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GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi champions shared Indian Ocean security and prosperity with Seychelles, unveiling 19 cooperation outcomes including defence, digital payments, and climate action.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi champions shared Indian Ocean security and prosperity with Seychelles, unveiling 19 cooperation outcomes including defence, digital payments, and climate action.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Life on Mars: enduring mystery, Pg2

NASA Perseverance rover detects complex organic carbon in Mars's Jezero Crater, suggesting widespread preservation of organic matter for aeons.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Life on Mars: enduring mystery, Pg2

NASA Perseverance rover detects complex organic carbon in Mars's Jezero Crater, suggesting widespread preservation of organic matter for aeons.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Buyer beware, Pg6

Health Ministry expands Schedule H2 drug QR code mandate to entire therapeutic classes, targeting counterfeit medicines and global quality concerns amidst rising AMR.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Buyer beware, Pg6

Health Ministry expands Schedule H2 drug QR code mandate to entire therapeutic classes, targeting counterfeit medicines and global quality concerns amidst rising AMR.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & Ecology

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & Ecology

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

July opens the biggest chapter in India-U.K. trade ties, Pg6

Landmark India-U.K. FTA, effective July 15, projects £25.5 billion annual trade surge, slashing tariffs and boosting GDP for both nations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

July opens the biggest chapter in India-U.K. trade ties, Pg6

Landmark India-U.K. FTA, effective July 15, projects £25.5 billion annual trade surge, slashing tariffs and boosting GDP for both nations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Health Sector

How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition, Pg7

NFHS-6 exposes India's adolescent malnutrition crisis, a double burden of stunting and rising obesity; schools emerge as critical battlegrounds for prevention and policy intervention.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Health Sector

How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition, Pg7

NFHS-6 exposes India's adolescent malnutrition crisis, a double burden of stunting and rising obesity; schools emerge as critical battlegrounds for prevention and policy intervention.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Health Sector

Govt. schools covered in Rajasthan’s mental health programme, Pg8

Rajasthan pioneers mental health program in all government schools, becoming first state after successful 2024 pilot in Sirohi and Banswara.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Health Sector

Govt. schools covered in Rajasthan’s mental health programme, Pg8

Rajasthan pioneers mental health program in all government schools, becoming first state after successful 2024 pilot in Sirohi and Banswara.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Indian Army contingent to participate in Seychelles’ 50th National Day event, Pg10

Indian Army contingent, PM Modi attend Seychelles' 50th National Day, underscoring robust India-Seychelles defence and strategic partnership in Indian Ocean.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Indian Army contingent to participate in Seychelles’ 50th National Day event, Pg10

Indian Army contingent, PM Modi attend Seychelles' 50th National Day, underscoring robust India-Seychelles defence and strategic partnership in Indian Ocean.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Architecture

Ram Temple graft case concerns assets of a ‘juristic person’, Pg10

Ram Temple graft case exposes misappropriation, underscoring deity's unique legal standing as a 'juristic person' and 'minor' under Indian law.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Architecture

Ram Temple graft case concerns assets of a ‘juristic person’, Pg10

Ram Temple graft case exposes misappropriation, underscoring deity's unique legal standing as a 'juristic person' and 'minor' under Indian law.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Iran launches new attacks, threatens to halt discussion, Pg10

Iran retaliates with drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, warning to cease negotiations if US airstrikes persist.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Iran launches new attacks, threatens to halt discussion, Pg10

Iran retaliates with drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, warning to cease negotiations if US airstrikes persist.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Govt. launches portal for auditing of rural schemes, Pg11

Union Minister launches AI-powered 'Rural Internal Audit Portal' to boost transparency and accountability in rural schemes, addressing past MGNREGA irregularities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Govt. launches portal for auditing of rural schemes, Pg11

Union Minister launches AI-powered 'Rural Internal Audit Portal' to boost transparency and accountability in rural schemes, addressing past MGNREGA irregularities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Advisory issued for pilgrims undertaking Mansarovar Yatra, Pg12

External Affairs Ministry warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against unregistered operators, urges permit verification to prevent stranding in Nepal.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Advisory issued for pilgrims undertaking Mansarovar Yatra, Pg12

External Affairs Ministry warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against unregistered operators, urges permit verification to prevent stranding in Nepal.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

New Anaemia Mukt Bharat norms seek early action, Pg12

Health Ministry revamps Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, adding low birth weight babies and digital tracking for early, comprehensive intervention.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

New Anaemia Mukt Bharat norms seek early action, Pg12

Health Ministry revamps Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, adding low birth weight babies and digital tracking for early, comprehensive intervention.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

PM Modi champions India's defence self-reliance, celebrating maiden C-295 flight, LRLACM test, and indigenous warships, urging citizen austerity.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

PM Modi champions India's defence self-reliance, celebrating maiden C-295 flight, LRLACM test, and indigenous warships, urging citizen austerity.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes, threatens to halt talks, Pg14

Iran retaliates with drone, missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, imperiling peace talks and Strait of Hormuz.

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes, threatens to halt talks, Pg14

Iran retaliates with drone, missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, imperiling peace talks and Strait of Hormuz.

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

Army set to establish, operationalise first Integrated Battle Groups next month, Pg1

Indian Army to operationalize first Integrated Battle Groups next month from XVII Corps, enhancing agile deployment in mountainous areas facing China.

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

Army set to establish, operationalise first Integrated Battle Groups next month, Pg1

Indian Army to operationalize first Integrated Battle Groups next month from XVII Corps, enhancing agile deployment in mountainous areas facing China.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian Ocean links India, Seychelles... want to make it ocean of opportunity: PM, Pg1

PM Modi envisions Indian Ocean as 'Ocean of Opportunity' during Seychelles visit, strengthening ties with Mauritius, focusing on maritime security and economic prosperity.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian Ocean links India, Seychelles... want to make it ocean of opportunity: PM, Pg1

PM Modi envisions Indian Ocean as 'Ocean of Opportunity' during Seychelles visit, strengthening ties with Mauritius, focusing on maritime security and economic prosperity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

‘Investment is casualty when industry concentration rises’, Pg7

Expert reveals India's private investment flatlines for 15 years due to rising industry concentration, skill gaps, and poor connectivity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

‘Investment is casualty when industry concentration rises’, Pg7

Expert reveals India's private investment flatlines for 15 years due to rising industry concentration, skill gaps, and poor connectivity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

Government flags 25 tiger reserves with critically low or zero big cats for priority intervention, urging science-backed reintroductions and community participation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

Government flags 25 tiger reserves with critically low or zero big cats for priority intervention, urging science-backed reintroductions and community participation.

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

June to be fifth-driest since 1901; monsoon to reach Delhi in July, Pg9

India faces fifth-driest June since 1901 with 43% rainfall deficit; El Nino threatens seasonal monsoon forecast.

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

June to be fifth-driest since 1901; monsoon to reach Delhi in July, Pg9

India faces fifth-driest June since 1901 with 43% rainfall deficit; El Nino threatens seasonal monsoon forecast.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Reprieve to rupee, bond markets is short-term, Pg10

India's rupee and bond markets experience fragile, short-term recovery; geopolitical tensions, fiscal strain, and El Niño threats demand urgent domestic reforms for macroeconomic stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Reprieve to rupee, bond markets is short-term, Pg10

India's rupee and bond markets experience fragile, short-term recovery; geopolitical tensions, fiscal strain, and El Niño threats demand urgent domestic reforms for macroeconomic stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

It's time to resume the India-China strategic economic dialogue, Pg10

Expert calls for India-China to resume strategic economic dialogue, addressing trade deficit and fostering cooperation amidst evolving global dynamics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

It's time to resume the India-China strategic economic dialogue, Pg10

Expert calls for India-China to resume strategic economic dialogue, addressing trade deficit and fostering cooperation amidst evolving global dynamics.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Water Stress Influencing Credit Ratings, Pg13

Moody's warns water stress, climate change, and aging infrastructure now critical credit risk factors for nations and firms, flagging India's 'very high exposure'.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Water Stress Influencing Credit Ratings, Pg13

Moody's warns water stress, climate change, and aging infrastructure now critical credit risk factors for nations and firms, flagging India's 'very high exposure'.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

'Debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks', Pg13

BIS Annual Report flags escalating global risks from soaring public debt, financial instability, and AI boom, demanding urgent policy discipline.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

'Debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks', Pg13

BIS Annual Report flags escalating global risks from soaring public debt, financial instability, and AI boom, demanding urgent policy discipline.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Does dialling 112 help in all emergencies? Depends on state you live in, Pg15

Supreme Court mandates states to integrate all emergency helplines into 112 within three months, exposing widespread implementation failures since 2019 launch.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Does dialling 112 help in all emergencies? Depends on state you live in, Pg15

Supreme Court mandates states to integrate all emergency helplines into 112 within three months, exposing widespread implementation failures since 2019 launch.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran oil is back, but Indian refiners aren’t rushing in, Pg15

US grants 60-day waiver for Iranian oil, but Indian refiners hesitate on large-scale imports, citing payment hurdles, sanctions risks, and China's competition.

Iran oil is back, but Indian refiners aren’t rushing in, Pg15

US grants 60-day waiver for Iranian oil, but Indian refiners hesitate on large-scale imports, citing payment hurdles, sanctions risks, and China's competition.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15

Expert warns Indian buildings are fire magnets, citing recent Delhi and Lucknow tragedies, due to inflammable facades, inadequate escape routes, and poor urban planning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15

Expert warns Indian buildings are fire magnets, citing recent Delhi and Lucknow tragedies, due to inflammable facades, inadequate escape routes, and poor urban planning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

ONOE and Anti-Defection law, Pg16

Joint Parliamentary Committee debates One Nation, One Election, addressing constitutional hurdles, delimitation, and anti-defection law reforms for synchronized polls by 2034.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

ONOE and Anti-Defection law, Pg16

Joint Parliamentary Committee debates One Nation, One Election, addressing constitutional hurdles, delimitation, and anti-defection law reforms for synchronized polls by 2034.

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

How bat viruses become threats, Pg17

UC scientists uncover how a single genetic change in bat viruses, specifically Orf8B protein, can enable immune evasion and human spillover.

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

How bat viruses become threats, Pg17

UC scientists uncover how a single genetic change in bat viruses, specifically Orf8B protein, can enable immune evasion and human spillover.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

India's diabetes lessons can help the world, Pg17

India's 40-year diabetes battle yields integrated, tech-driven care model for 100 million patients, offering global lessons for resource-constrained nations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

India's diabetes lessons can help the world, Pg17

India's 40-year diabetes battle yields integrated, tech-driven care model for 100 million patients, offering global lessons for resource-constrained nations.

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