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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SC upholds SIR, says it is EC’s constitutional duty, Pg1

Supreme Court validates Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, affirming its constitutional duty for free and fair elections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SC upholds SIR, says it is EC’s constitutional duty, Pg1

Supreme Court validates Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, affirming its constitutional duty for free and fair elections.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Why does gold never rust? Its surface may have the clue, Pg2

Study reveals gold's resistance to rust is due to surface reconstruction hindering oxygen molecule dissociation, impacting catalyst design.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Why does gold never rust? Its surface may have the clue, Pg2

Study reveals gold's resistance to rust is due to surface reconstruction hindering oxygen molecule dissociation, impacting catalyst design.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Betrayal of mandate, Pg8

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) adopts 'Operation Lotus' model, inducing AIADMK legislators' resignation, raising concerns over democratic mandate subversion in Tamil Nadu.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Betrayal of mandate, Pg8

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) adopts 'Operation Lotus' model, inducing AIADMK legislators' resignation, raising concerns over democratic mandate subversion in Tamil Nadu.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Partial digitisation, Pg8

India's digital service delivery faces trust deficits, underinvestment, and cybersecurity lapses despite initiatives like DigiLocker and UPI, hindering citizen empowerment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Partial digitisation, Pg8

India's digital service delivery faces trust deficits, underinvestment, and cybersecurity lapses despite initiatives like DigiLocker and UPI, hindering citizen empowerment.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Tariffs to carbon, the new rules shaping India’s trade, Pg8

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 2026 poses challenges for India's carbon-intensive exports, impacting competitiveness and fertilizer prices.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Tariffs to carbon, the new rules shaping India’s trade, Pg8

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 2026 poses challenges for India's carbon-intensive exports, impacting competitiveness and fertilizer prices.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism

Socialist states want greater role for gold, Pg9

Socialist nations advocate for gold's enhanced role in global finance, aiming to dismantle currency monopolies at UNCTAD IV meet.

Socialist states want greater role for gold, Pg9

Socialist nations advocate for gold's enhanced role in global finance, aiming to dismantle currency monopolies at UNCTAD IV meet.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The battle against AI misinformation, Pg9

AI misinformation battle intensifies as India grapples with policy gaps amid rising cybercrimes and digital deceit concerns.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The battle against AI misinformation, Pg9

AI misinformation battle intensifies as India grapples with policy gaps amid rising cybercrimes and digital deceit concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Public Distribution System

Financial outlay for SARTHAK-PDS scheme for five years, Pg10

SARTHAK-PDS scheme gets five-year extension with ₹25,530 crore outlay; Central assistance norms revised for foodgrain movement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Public Distribution System

Financial outlay for SARTHAK-PDS scheme for five years, Pg10

SARTHAK-PDS scheme gets five-year extension with ₹25,530 crore outlay; Central assistance norms revised for foodgrain movement.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The Ebola species with no vaccine, Pg10

WHO declares Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak a global health emergency, highlighting vaccine development gaps and neglected tropical diseases.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The Ebola species with no vaccine, Pg10

WHO declares Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak a global health emergency, highlighting vaccine development gaps and neglected tropical diseases.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Supreme Court Collegium recommends four HC judges, woman advocate to top court, Pg12

Supreme Court Collegium proposes five new judges, including a woman advocate, to enhance diversity and fill vacancies in the apex court.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Supreme Court Collegium recommends four HC judges, woman advocate to top court, Pg12

Supreme Court Collegium proposes five new judges, including a woman advocate, to enhance diversity and fill vacancies in the apex court.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

AMCA fighter project moves ahead as Centre issues RFP to shortlisted firms, Pg12

Defence Ministry issues RFP for indigenous AMCA fighter project to L&T, Tata Advanced Systems, and Bharat Forge consortia.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

AMCA fighter project moves ahead as Centre issues RFP to shortlisted firms, Pg12

Defence Ministry issues RFP for indigenous AMCA fighter project to L&T, Tata Advanced Systems, and Bharat Forge consortia.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

ED to be restructured, cadre strength to be boosted, Pg13

Enforcement Directorate's cadre strength surges by 60%, bolstering executive ranks to combat economic offenses and money laundering effectively.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

ED to be restructured, cadre strength to be boosted, Pg13

Enforcement Directorate's cadre strength surges by 60%, bolstering executive ranks to combat economic offenses and money laundering effectively.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Centre seeks transfer of Transgender Act cases to SC, Pg14

Centre requests Supreme Court to consolidate challenges against Transgender Persons Act 2026, focusing on self-identity concerns and medical board certification.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Centre seeks transfer of Transgender Act cases to SC, Pg14

Centre requests Supreme Court to consolidate challenges against Transgender Persons Act 2026, focusing on self-identity concerns and medical board certification.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Critical sectors must have quantum-safe encryption: task force, Pg14

DST task force urges critical sectors to adopt quantum-safe encryption by 2029 to safeguard data from future quantum computer threats.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Critical sectors must have quantum-safe encryption: task force, Pg14

DST task force urges critical sectors to adopt quantum-safe encryption by 2029 to safeguard data from future quantum computer threats.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

NCW calls for legislation to codify Muslim personal law, Pg14

NCW urges codification of Muslim personal law to protect women's rights concerning marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody and inheritance.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

NCW calls for legislation to codify Muslim personal law, Pg14

NCW urges codification of Muslim personal law to protect women's rights concerning marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody and inheritance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Health expenses dip as govt. spend rises, Pg14

India witnesses 21% dip in out-of-pocket health expenses since 2014, driven by increased government spending and wellness centers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Health expenses dip as govt. spend rises, Pg14

India witnesses 21% dip in out-of-pocket health expenses since 2014, driven by increased government spending and wellness centers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

EU reports flag gaps in VFS visa centres: 'Mishandling personal data to misleading fees', Pg3

EU reports reveal VFS Global's visa centers mishandling data, selling fake appointments, and misleading fees, raising governance concerns.

EU reports flag gaps in VFS visa centres: 'Mishandling personal data to misleading fees', Pg3

EU reports reveal VFS Global's visa centers mishandling data, selling fake appointments, and misleading fees, raising governance concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

File Statement of Financial Transaction (SFTs) online (Filing Deadline 31st May 2026), Pg5

CBDT mandates online filing of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) by May 31, 2026, for specified high-value transactions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

File Statement of Financial Transaction (SFTs) online (Filing Deadline 31st May 2026), Pg5

CBDT mandates online filing of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) by May 31, 2026, for specified high-value transactions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest, Pg9

Controversial clearance granted for Kente coal mine in Hasdeo forest, Chhattisgarh, amid tribal protests and environmental concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest, Pg9

Controversial clearance granted for Kente coal mine in Hasdeo forest, Chhattisgarh, amid tribal protests and environmental concerns.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

On India-US, symptoms are being managed, not underlying MAGA unpredictability, Pg13

Trump's 'America First' policy strains India-US relations; Rubio's visit attempts damage control amidst trade disputes and strategic divergence.

On India-US, symptoms are being managed, not underlying MAGA unpredictability, Pg13

Trump's 'America First' policy strains India-US relations; Rubio's visit attempts damage control amidst trade disputes and strategic divergence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as scheme set to replace NREGS, Pg17

VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MGNREGA from July 1st, shifting funding burden to states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as scheme set to replace NREGS, Pg17

VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MGNREGA from July 1st, shifting funding burden to states.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why your credit card is now less rewarding, Pg17

Banks devalue credit card rewards amid rising defaults and RBI regulations, shifting focus to high-value customers and profitability.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why your credit card is now less rewarding, Pg17

Banks devalue credit card rewards amid rising defaults and RBI regulations, shifting focus to high-value customers and profitability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Not so NEET: Why normalised scores in computer tests might not work as in JEE, Pg17

NEET's shift to computer-based testing raises fairness concerns due to normalisation's impact on rankings and transparency for medical aspirants.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Not so NEET: Why normalised scores in computer tests might not work as in JEE, Pg17

NEET's shift to computer-based testing raises fairness concerns due to normalisation's impact on rankings and transparency for medical aspirants.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

USTR Greer to meet Goyal 'soon', finalise India-US deal framework, Pg18

India and US to finalize trade deal framework soon amidst new tariff architecture and increasing investment concerns.

USTR Greer to meet Goyal 'soon', finalise India-US deal framework, Pg18

India and US to finalize trade deal framework soon amidst new tariff architecture and increasing investment concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt calls for crackdown on fuel diversion, Pg18

Government combats fuel diversion amidst rising global prices, ensuring adequate domestic supply and urging states to enforce regulations against hoarding.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt calls for crackdown on fuel diversion, Pg18

Government combats fuel diversion amidst rising global prices, ensuring adequate domestic supply and urging states to enforce regulations against hoarding.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming, Pg18

Supreme Court validates 28% GST on online gaming, categorizing it as betting and gambling, overturning Karnataka High Court's decision.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming, Pg18

Supreme Court validates 28% GST on online gaming, categorizing it as betting and gambling, overturning Karnataka High Court's decision.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Climbers in Nepal to discuss challenges of scaling Everest now, Pg21

Nepal grapples with Everest challenges: Record climbers, rising temperatures, and waste concerns spark summit discussions for sustainable solutions.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Climbers in Nepal to discuss challenges of scaling Everest now, Pg21

Nepal grapples with Everest challenges: Record climbers, rising temperatures, and waste concerns spark summit discussions for sustainable solutions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Special Window for Re-lodgement of Physical Share Transfer Requests (Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extends special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests of physical shares for a further period of one year, to February 04, 2..., Pg23

SEBI extends special window until February 2027 for re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests, mandating demat and one-year lock-in.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Special Window for Re-lodgement of Physical Share Transfer Requests (Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extends special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests of physical shares for a further period of one year, to February 04, 2..., Pg23

SEBI extends special window until February 2027 for re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests, mandating demat and one-year lock-in.

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