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

SC asks govt. to regulate user content on Internet, Pg1

Supreme Court directs government to formulate guidelines regulating user-generated online content, suggesting Aadhaar verification and autonomous vetting authority.

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

SC asks govt. to regulate user content on Internet, Pg1

Supreme Court directs government to formulate guidelines regulating user-generated online content, suggesting Aadhaar verification and autonomous vetting authority.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

IMF gives ‘C’ grade for India’s national accounts statistics, Pg1

IMF assigns India's national accounts statistics a 'C' grade, citing outdated base year and methodological weaknesses.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

IMF gives ‘C’ grade for India’s national accounts statistics, Pg1

IMF assigns India's national accounts statistics a 'C' grade, citing outdated base year and methodological weaknesses.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India’s food colouring woes and steps being taken to combat recurring issue, Pg2

Auramine O, a carcinogenic industrial dye, is found illegally in Indian foods, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India’s food colouring woes and steps being taken to combat recurring issue, Pg2

Auramine O, a carcinogenic industrial dye, is found illegally in Indian foods, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Enabling a modern and future-ready labour ecosystem, Pg8

India enacts four Labour Codes revolutionizing worker rights, social security, and compliance, fostering economic growth and formalization by 2025.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Enabling a modern and future-ready labour ecosystem, Pg8

India enacts four Labour Codes revolutionizing worker rights, social security, and compliance, fostering economic growth and formalization by 2025.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Complete take-over of Burmah-Shell by Dec. 31, Pg9

Government of India to fully acquire Burmah-Shell refinery and marketing operations by December 31, 1975, ensuring employee protection.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Complete take-over of Burmah-Shell by Dec. 31, Pg9

Government of India to fully acquire Burmah-Shell refinery and marketing operations by December 31, 1975, ensuring employee protection.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC moots Central law to make ridiculing of PwDs a penal offence, Pg12

Supreme Court urges Centre to enact strict law penalizing ridicule of Persons with Disabilities, akin to SC/ST Atrocities Act.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC moots Central law to make ridiculing of PwDs a penal offence, Pg12

Supreme Court urges Centre to enact strict law penalizing ridicule of Persons with Disabilities, akin to SC/ST Atrocities Act.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Union Law Ministry defends simultaneous polls proposal, Pg12

Law Ministry defends 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, asserting constitutional validity and adherence to basic structure doctrine before JPC.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Union Law Ministry defends simultaneous polls proposal, Pg12

Law Ministry defends 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, asserting constitutional validity and adherence to basic structure doctrine before JPC.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CISF alters tenure, posting policy at Parliament, Pg13

CISF enhances Parliament security with extended tenures, psychological assessments, and specialized training after recent security breach, ensuring MP familiarity.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CISF alters tenure, posting policy at Parliament, Pg13

CISF enhances Parliament security with extended tenures, psychological assessments, and specialized training after recent security breach, ensuring MP familiarity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Army chief unveils road map to build future-ready force, Pg14

Army unveils 'Transformation Roadmap 2047' focusing on self-reliance, innovation, adaptation, and integration for future-ready force by 2047.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Army chief unveils road map to build future-ready force, Pg14

Army unveils 'Transformation Roadmap 2047' focusing on self-reliance, innovation, adaptation, and integration for future-ready force by 2047.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India and Indonesia make progress on BrahMos deal at Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, Pg14

India and Indonesia advance BrahMos missile deal, enhance defence cooperation, and reaffirm commitment to Indo-Pacific stability at Defence Ministers' Dialogue.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India and Indonesia make progress on BrahMos deal at Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, Pg14

India and Indonesia advance BrahMos missile deal, enhance defence cooperation, and reaffirm commitment to Indo-Pacific stability at Defence Ministers' Dialogue.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Basic structure not violated: Law panel firms up view on joint election Bills (Not in favour of statutory backing for Model Code of Conduct), Pg1

Law Commission backs 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, finds no violation of basic structure or need for statutory MCC recognition.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Basic structure not violated: Law panel firms up view on joint election Bills (Not in favour of statutory backing for Model Code of Conduct), Pg1

Law Commission backs 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, finds no violation of basic structure or need for statutory MCC recognition.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

On Martian surface, a slice of Kerala: Periyar river, Varkala beach, ISRO birthplace (LIST INCLUDES SEVEN INDIAN NAMES FOR GEOLOGICAL FEATURES ON MARS, INCLUDING CRATER NAMED AFTER RENOWNED GEOLOGIST M S KRISHNAN), Pg1

Kerala's landmarks get Martian recognition as IAU names craters, valleys after Periyar river, Varkala beach, ISRO birthplace and others.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

On Martian surface, a slice of Kerala: Periyar river, Varkala beach, ISRO birthplace (LIST INCLUDES SEVEN INDIAN NAMES FOR GEOLOGICAL FEATURES ON MARS, INCLUDING CRATER NAMED AFTER RENOWNED GEOLOGIST M S KRISHNAN), Pg1

Kerala's landmarks get Martian recognition as IAU names craters, valleys after Periyar river, Varkala beach, ISRO birthplace and others.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Before SC stepped in, Ministry was told to let Law Commission decide future of green committee, Pg1

Environment Ministry considered disbanding Central Empowered Committee (CEC) based on Cabinet Secretariat's advice before SC intervention amid NGT concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Before SC stepped in, Ministry was told to let Law Commission decide future of green committee, Pg1

Environment Ministry considered disbanding Central Empowered Committee (CEC) based on Cabinet Secretariat's advice before SC intervention amid NGT concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Joint polls, Pg2

Election Commission supports simultaneous elections for saving time and money, but opposes constructive no-confidence vote and statutory backing for MCC.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Joint polls, Pg2

Election Commission supports simultaneous elections for saving time and money, but opposes constructive no-confidence vote and statutory backing for MCC.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India & Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal at defence dialogue, Pg8

India and Indonesia advance BrahMos missile deal, enhancing defence cooperation and strategic partnership in Indo-Pacific region.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India & Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal at defence dialogue, Pg8

India and Indonesia advance BrahMos missile deal, enhancing defence cooperation and strategic partnership in Indo-Pacific region.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Missile to see upgraded range, Pg8

BrahMos missile's range to be upgraded to 500 km for land attacks and 400 km for ship attacks.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Missile to see upgraded range, Pg8

BrahMos missile's range to be upgraded to 500 km for land attacks and 400 km for ship attacks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC on SIR: Any process that's transparent can be adopted, Pg10

Supreme Court examines Election Commission's power for Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) and Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC on SIR: Any process that's transparent can be adopted, Pg10

Supreme Court examines Election Commission's power for Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) and Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Without great powers on board, G20 is adrift, Pg12

G20's relevance diminishes as major powers disengage, overshadowed by geopolitical shifts and failure to address key global challenges.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Without great powers on board, G20 is adrift, Pg12

G20's relevance diminishes as major powers disengage, overshadowed by geopolitical shifts and failure to address key global challenges.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Hosting CWG is a test and an opportunity, Pg12

India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, aiming to boost sports infrastructure and global image after 2010 debacle.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Hosting CWG is a test and an opportunity, Pg12

India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, aiming to boost sports infrastructure and global image after 2010 debacle.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Rollback of quality control orders is good, but don’t make haste, Pg13

Government abruptly rolls back quality control orders, risking market disruption and predatory imports without proper industry consultation or protective measures.

Rollback of quality control orders is good, but don’t make haste, Pg13

Government abruptly rolls back quality control orders, risking market disruption and predatory imports without proper industry consultation or protective measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

GM crops to genome editing: India's journey, Pg16

India advances genome editing in agriculture with rice and mustard trials, bypassing stringent GM regulations for enhanced crop yields.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

GM crops to genome editing: India's journey, Pg16

India advances genome editing in agriculture with rice and mustard trials, bypassing stringent GM regulations for enhanced crop yields.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

What is the Nellie Massacre, on which Assam govt has tabled inquiry report, Pg16

Assam government tables Nellie Massacre inquiry report, shedding light on the 1983 mass violence during Assam Agitation.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

What is the Nellie Massacre, on which Assam govt has tabled inquiry report, Pg16

Assam government tables Nellie Massacre inquiry report, shedding light on the 1983 mass violence during Assam Agitation.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

INS Mahe commissioned: Features, strategic significance of ships, Pg16

INS Mahe commissioned to bolster coastal security, enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities with indigenous technology and strategic deployment along India's coastline.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

INS Mahe commissioned: Features, strategic significance of ships, Pg16

INS Mahe commissioned to bolster coastal security, enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities with indigenous technology and strategic deployment along India's coastline.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

NASA rover's 'shocking' Mars discovery, Pg16

NASA's Perseverance rover detects 'mini-lightning' on Mars, revealing electrical discharges during dust storms, impacting atmospheric chemistry and future astronaut safety.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

NASA rover's 'shocking' Mars discovery, Pg16

NASA's Perseverance rover detects 'mini-lightning' on Mars, revealing electrical discharges during dust storms, impacting atmospheric chemistry and future astronaut safety.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

FinMin says rupee weakness in line with EM trends, inflation outlook encouraging, Pg17

Rupee's gradual depreciation aligns with emerging market trends; IMF reclassifies India's exchange rate regime to 'crawl-like arrangement'.

FinMin says rupee weakness in line with EM trends, inflation outlook encouraging, Pg17

Rupee's gradual depreciation aligns with emerging market trends; IMF reclassifies India's exchange rate regime to 'crawl-like arrangement'.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Rs 305-cr scheme for research in textiles, Pg17

Government approves Rs 305-crore Tex-RAMPS scheme to boost textile research and innovation during 2025-31.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development