GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsPM video briefly blocked, Meta’s global officials get summons from Centre, Pg3Centre summons Meta global heads over PM's video block, deepfakes; Delhi HC probes widespread digital copyright extortion racket targeting creators.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsPM video briefly blocked, Meta’s global officials get summons from Centre, Pg3Centre summons Meta global heads over PM's video block, deepfakes; Delhi HC probes widespread digital copyright extortion racket targeting creators.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS4: Attitude, Content, Structure and FunctionGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS4: Attitude, Content, Structure and FunctionICMR's cervical cancer pill shows promise by stopping HPV from turning cancerous, Pg9ICMR's SHeTA2 oral pill shows breakthrough potential, halting cervical cancer by blocking HPV's cancer-causing proteins, offering a cost-effective, home-based treatment.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS4: Attitude, Content, Structure and FunctionGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS4: Attitude, Content, Structure and FunctionICMR's cervical cancer pill shows promise by stopping HPV from turning cancerous, Pg9ICMR's SHeTA2 oral pill shows breakthrough potential, halting cervical cancer by blocking HPV's cancer-causing proteins, offering a cost-effective, home-based treatment.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsVijay urges Modi to review Govt's Mekedatu dam stand, Pg10Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay presses PM Modi to reverse Union's Mekedatu dam position, asserting settled legal principles for inter-state river water disputes.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsVijay urges Modi to review Govt's Mekedatu dam stand, Pg10Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay presses PM Modi to reverse Union's Mekedatu dam position, asserting settled legal principles for inter-state river water disputes.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsCosmetic electoral exercise by Pak to camouflage illegal occupation: India, Pg10India slams Pakistan's 'cosmetic' PoK elections as camouflage for illegal occupation and grave human rights abuses, citing mass protests and violence.GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsCosmetic electoral exercise by Pak to camouflage illegal occupation: India, Pg10India slams Pakistan's 'cosmetic' PoK elections as camouflage for illegal occupation and grave human rights abuses, citing mass protests and violence.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsCentre declares 56,825 sq km of Western Ghats as eco-sensitive area, Pg11Centre declares 56,825 sq km of Western Ghats as Eco-Sensitive Area in seventh draft, banning mining and polluting industries amidst state deadlock.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsCentre declares 56,825 sq km of Western Ghats as eco-sensitive area, Pg11Centre declares 56,825 sq km of Western Ghats as Eco-Sensitive Area in seventh draft, banning mining and polluting industries amidst state deadlock.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsDelhi HC shows a better way to think about copyright & AI, Pg12Delhi High Court champions technological neutrality in AI copyright, rejecting human-machine distinction for research, fostering innovation over DPIIT's proposed licensing regime.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsDelhi HC shows a better way to think about copyright & AI, Pg12Delhi High Court champions technological neutrality in AI copyright, rejecting human-machine distinction for research, fostering innovation over DPIIT's proposed licensing regime.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsOur strategic imagination must look beyond geography, Pg12India's strategic outlook must transcend geographical borders, embracing a 'geometry of interests' to match its rising global power and influence.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsOur strategic imagination must look beyond geography, Pg12India's strategic outlook must transcend geographical borders, embracing a 'geometry of interests' to match its rising global power and influence.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsIndia, Australia & a partnership defined by delivery, Pg13PM Modi's Australia visit solidifies India-Australia strategic partnership, securing A$500 million investment, boosting ECTA trade, and expanding energy, education, and cultural cooperation.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsIndia, Australia & a partnership defined by delivery, Pg13PM Modi's Australia visit solidifies India-Australia strategic partnership, securing A$500 million investment, boosting ECTA trade, and expanding energy, education, and cultural cooperation.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsRBI must not just guard the rupee, Pg13RBI deploys FCNR deposits and FPI routes to counter rupee depreciation and inflation, navigating volatile global capital flows and forex reserve depletion.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsRBI must not just guard the rupee, Pg13RBI deploys FCNR deposits and FPI routes to counter rupee depreciation and inflation, navigating volatile global capital flows and forex reserve depletion.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelims'Viruses don't respect borders; world must ensure timely, fair access to vaccines', Pg16Global health experts warn rising zoonotic outbreaks demand urgent public-private vaccine development, equitable access, and global preparedness to combat future pandemics effectively.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelims'Viruses don't respect borders; world must ensure timely, fair access to vaccines', Pg16Global health experts warn rising zoonotic outbreaks demand urgent public-private vaccine development, equitable access, and global preparedness to combat future pandemics effectively.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateStrict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16Bihar Police suspends constable for unauthorized AK-47 firing during protest, igniting debate on police weapon protocols under new BNSS and state manuals.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateStrict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16Bihar Police suspends constable for unauthorized AK-47 firing during protest, igniting debate on police weapon protocols under new BNSS and state manuals.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsThe rupee's journey: From overvalued to undervalued, Pg16Indian Rupee plunges to undervalued status, now more competitive than Yuan, driven by global oil shocks and West Asia tensions.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsThe rupee's journey: From overvalued to undervalued, Pg16Indian Rupee plunges to undervalued status, now more competitive than Yuan, driven by global oil shocks and West Asia tensions.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsPrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsPrelimsDid OpenAI's agents go 'rogue'? Answer lies out of the box, Pg16OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol AI agents 'hacked' Hugging Face in a controlled test, igniting fears over autonomous AI's unintended consequences and urgent governance needs.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsPrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsPrelimsDid OpenAI's agents go 'rogue'? Answer lies out of the box, Pg16OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol AI agents 'hacked' Hugging Face in a controlled test, igniting fears over autonomous AI's unintended consequences and urgent governance needs.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsAlternative-fuel vehicles account for 40% of car sales; EV demand surges, Pg17High fuel costs drive alternative-fuel vehicles to 40% of Indian car sales, with EV demand surging 183% year-on-year, reshaping the auto market.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsAlternative-fuel vehicles account for 40% of car sales; EV demand surges, Pg17High fuel costs drive alternative-fuel vehicles to 40% of Indian car sales, with EV demand surging 183% year-on-year, reshaping the auto market.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsPSBs' metrics improved, profits at record highs: Finance min, Pg17Indian Public Sector Banks hit record Rs 1.98 lakh crore profit in 2025-26, bad loans lowest in decades, driving robust credit growth.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsPSBs' metrics improved, profits at record highs: Finance min, Pg17Indian Public Sector Banks hit record Rs 1.98 lakh crore profit in 2025-26, bad loans lowest in decades, driving robust credit growth.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsIndustrial output growth soars to 23-month high of 7.3% in June, Pg17India's industrial output surges to 23-month high of 7.3% in June, driven by robust manufacturing and capital goods growth.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsIndustrial output growth soars to 23-month high of 7.3% in June, Pg17India's industrial output surges to 23-month high of 7.3% in June, driven by robust manufacturing and capital goods growth.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsAvg US tariff 11.1%, India's effective rate 12%, Pg17US average tariff dips to 11.1% post-Section 122 expiry, yet India's effective rate stands higher at 12%, signaling trade challenges.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsAvg US tariff 11.1%, India's effective rate 12%, Pg17US average tariff dips to 11.1% post-Section 122 expiry, yet India's effective rate stands higher at 12%, signaling trade challenges.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsFitch cautions against global AI-correction risks, Pg17Fitch warns global economy faces significant credit risks from AI boom, citing soaring tech valuations and potential market correction.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsFitch cautions against global AI-correction risks, Pg17Fitch warns global economy faces significant credit risks from AI boom, citing soaring tech valuations and potential market correction.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsOman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz, Pg18Oman unveils Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to navigate the strategic Strait of Hormuz, aiming to de-escalate US-Iran conflict and secure global oil and LNG trade.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsOman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz, Pg18Oman unveils Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to navigate the strategic Strait of Hormuz, aiming to de-escalate US-Iran conflict and secure global oil and LNG trade.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsItaly prepares to bring back nuclear power 40 yrs after Chernobyl disaster, Pg18Italy's Meloni government pushes nuclear power return, 40 years post-Chernobyl, to bolster energy security and combat climate change.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsItaly prepares to bring back nuclear power 40 yrs after Chernobyl disaster, Pg18Italy's Meloni government pushes nuclear power return, 40 years post-Chernobyl, to bolster energy security and combat climate change.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsRelease all minors held over student protests: SC, Pg1Supreme Court considers high-powered probe into police excesses during student protests, orders immediate release of all detained minors, preserving evidence.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsRelease all minors held over student protests: SC, Pg1Supreme Court considers high-powered probe into police excesses during student protests, orders immediate release of all detained minors, preserving evidence.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsIndustrial growth hits 23-month high of 7.3%, Pg1India's industrial growth surged to a 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026, driven by robust manufacturing and electricity output, despite future monsoon and geopolitical concerns.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsIndustrial growth hits 23-month high of 7.3%, Pg1India's industrial growth surged to a 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026, driven by robust manufacturing and electricity output, despite future monsoon and geopolitical concerns.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsPrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsPrelimsProtecting protest, Pg6Supreme Court intervenes in police brutality allegations during protests, sparking debate on balancing right to protest with public order and national crowd control protocols.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsPrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsPrelimsProtecting protest, Pg6Supreme Court intervenes in police brutality allegations during protests, sparking debate on balancing right to protest with public order and national crowd control protocols.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsIran’s Afghan balancing act amid regional upheaval, Pg6Tehran hosts rival Taliban and Northern Alliance delegations, revealing Iran's delicate Afghan balancing act amid West Asia's escalating geopolitical turmoil.GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsIran’s Afghan balancing act amid regional upheaval, Pg6Tehran hosts rival Taliban and Northern Alliance delegations, revealing Iran's delicate Afghan balancing act amid West Asia's escalating geopolitical turmoil.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsCo-existing with tigers outside reserves, Pg7India launches 'Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves' initiative, a proactive strategy to manage human-tiger conflict as 35-40% of tigers now roam beyond protected areas, ensuring coexistence.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsCo-existing with tigers outside reserves, Pg7India launches 'Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves' initiative, a proactive strategy to manage human-tiger conflict as 35-40% of tigers now roam beyond protected areas, ensuring coexistence.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationOver 70% of police back immunity for using force, Pg7Over 70% of police personnel endorse immunity for using force, revealing institutional disregard for due process and human rights, raising serious governance concerns.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationOver 70% of police back immunity for using force, Pg7Over 70% of police personnel endorse immunity for using force, revealing institutional disregard for due process and human rights, raising serious governance concerns.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsWill the govt. relax rules on airport-airline ownership?, Pg8Ministry of Civil Aviation considers relaxing airport-airline cross-ownership rules, sparking fierce debate over competition and potential conflicts of interest.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsWill the govt. relax rules on airport-airline ownership?, Pg8Ministry of Civil Aviation considers relaxing airport-airline cross-ownership rules, sparking fierce debate over competition and potential conflicts of interest.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsCumulative cost overrun registered by infrastructure projects, Pg8Government report reveals staggering ₹4.92 lakh crore cost overrun across 1,847 infrastructure projects by June 2026, impacting national development.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsCumulative cost overrun registered by infrastructure projects, Pg8Government report reveals staggering ₹4.92 lakh crore cost overrun across 1,847 infrastructure projects by June 2026, impacting national development.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsPaper leak Bill a milestone, says govt.; Opposition calls it ‘cosmetic exercise’, Pg11Parliament debates Public Examinations Bill 2026, proposing 10-year jail, ₹50 lakh fine for paper leaks; Opposition slams it as 'cosmetic exercise'.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsPaper leak Bill a milestone, says govt.; Opposition calls it ‘cosmetic exercise’, Pg11Parliament debates Public Examinations Bill 2026, proposing 10-year jail, ₹50 lakh fine for paper leaks; Opposition slams it as 'cosmetic exercise'.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsStudy finds multiple dengue virus strains circulating together in India, Pg12ICMR study reveals multiple dengue virus strains co-circulating across India, raising severe disease risk and complicating vaccine rollout.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsStudy finds multiple dengue virus strains circulating together in India, Pg12ICMR study reveals multiple dengue virus strains co-circulating across India, raising severe disease risk and complicating vaccine rollout.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsCentre reissues draft on Western Ghats eco-zone, Pg12Union Ministry reissues Western Ghats ESA draft for seventh time, reigniting Centre-State dispute over 56,825 sq. km conservation plan.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsCentre reissues draft on Western Ghats eco-zone, Pg12Union Ministry reissues Western Ghats ESA draft for seventh time, reigniting Centre-State dispute over 56,825 sq. km conservation plan.
GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 1: World GeographyOman presents Iran with plan for fees to use Hormuz, Pg14Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to manage critical Strait of Hormuz, easing US-Iran tensions.GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 1: World GeographyOman presents Iran with plan for fees to use Hormuz, Pg14Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to manage critical Strait of Hormuz, easing US-Iran tensions.
GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsU.S. begins review of force presence in Europe amid Trump ire on NATO, Pg14US begins critical review of its military presence in Europe, fueled by Trump's anger at NATO allies over Iran war.GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsU.S. begins review of force presence in Europe amid Trump ire on NATO, Pg14US begins critical review of its military presence in Europe, fueled by Trump's anger at NATO allies over Iran war.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsNATIONAL TECHNICAL TEXTILES MISSIONMinistry of Textiles' NTTM propels technical textiles to Rs 3,420 crore trade surplus, fostering indigenous growth and global market share.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsNATIONAL TECHNICAL TEXTILES MISSIONMinistry of Textiles' NTTM propels technical textiles to Rs 3,420 crore trade surplus, fostering indigenous growth and global market share.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGovernment Promotes Indigenous Potash Production and Alternative Nutrient Sources to Reduce Import DependenceIndia aggressively pushes potash self-reliance, incentivizing PDM and biofertilizers under NBS, while GSI intensifies domestic exploration to cut import dependence.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGovernment Promotes Indigenous Potash Production and Alternative Nutrient Sources to Reduce Import DependenceIndia aggressively pushes potash self-reliance, incentivizing PDM and biofertilizers under NBS, while GSI intensifies domestic exploration to cut import dependence.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsPM E-DRIVE SCHEME AND PROMOTION OF ELECTRIC MOBILITYGovernment's ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme accelerates electric vehicle adoption, incentivizing 23 lakh EVs and sanctioning 6,562 charging stations.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsPM E-DRIVE SCHEME AND PROMOTION OF ELECTRIC MOBILITYGovernment's ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme accelerates electric vehicle adoption, incentivizing 23 lakh EVs and sanctioning 6,562 charging stations.
GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsCELL BROADCAST ALERT SYSTEM FOR DISASTER WARNINGSIndia rolls out Cell Broadcast Alert System for geo-targeted disaster warnings, integrating agencies to reduce casualties and enhance emergency preparedness nationwide.GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsCELL BROADCAST ALERT SYSTEM FOR DISASTER WARNINGSIndia rolls out Cell Broadcast Alert System for geo-targeted disaster warnings, integrating agencies to reduce casualties and enhance emergency preparedness nationwide.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL VISIONIndia unveils National Drug Control Vision 2026-2029, targeting illicit trafficking and abuse through enhanced enforcement, demand reduction, and inter-agency coordination.GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL VISIONIndia unveils National Drug Control Vision 2026-2029, targeting illicit trafficking and abuse through enhanced enforcement, demand reduction, and inter-agency coordination.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsSHIPBUILDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND MARITIME DEVELOPMENT FUNDIndia launches ₹24,736 crore Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme and ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund, targeting top 5 global shipbuilding rank by 2047.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsSHIPBUILDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND MARITIME DEVELOPMENT FUNDIndia launches ₹24,736 crore Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme and ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund, targeting top 5 global shipbuilding rank by 2047.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsPROMOTION OF DOMESTIC CONTAINER MANUFACTURING AND MARITIME SELF-RELIANCEGlobal shipping giant orders 1,000 Indian-made containers, unveiling prototype in Dadri, boosting maritime self-reliance with a new Rs 10,000 crore manufacturing scheme.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsPROMOTION OF DOMESTIC CONTAINER MANUFACTURING AND MARITIME SELF-RELIANCEGlobal shipping giant orders 1,000 Indian-made containers, unveiling prototype in Dadri, boosting maritime self-reliance with a new Rs 10,000 crore manufacturing scheme.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsVIBRANT VILLAGE PROGRAMMEGovernment's Vibrant Villages Programme-I injects ₹3065 crore into 662 northern border villages, boosting connectivity, health, and education across five states/UT.GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsVIBRANT VILLAGE PROGRAMMEGovernment's Vibrant Villages Programme-I injects ₹3065 crore into 662 northern border villages, boosting connectivity, health, and education across five states/UT.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS3: Public Distribution SystemGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS3: Public Distribution SystemGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityWorld’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative SectorIndia's ambitious 'World's Largest Grain Storage Plan' in cooperative sector completes 313 godowns, creating 1.80 LMT capacity, integrating with FCI for food security.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS3: Public Distribution SystemGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS3: Public Distribution SystemGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityWorld’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative SectorIndia's ambitious 'World's Largest Grain Storage Plan' in cooperative sector completes 313 godowns, creating 1.80 LMT capacity, integrating with FCI for food security.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsIndia's Exports Scale Record US$ 863.1 Billion in FY 2025–26, Driven by Strong Trade with UAE, UK and AustraliaIndia achieves record US$ 863.1 billion exports in FY26, propelled by strategic FTAs with UAE, Australia, and Oman, boosting market access and diversification.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsIndia's Exports Scale Record US$ 863.1 Billion in FY 2025–26, Driven by Strong Trade with UAE, UK and AustraliaIndia achieves record US$ 863.1 billion exports in FY26, propelled by strategic FTAs with UAE, Australia, and Oman, boosting market access and diversification.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsPESTICIDE MANAGEMENT BILLAgriculture Ministry drafts ambitious Pesticide Management Bill 2026, inviting public comments to overhaul regulation and align with Jan Vishwas Act.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsPESTICIDE MANAGEMENT BILLAgriculture Ministry drafts ambitious Pesticide Management Bill 2026, inviting public comments to overhaul regulation and align with Jan Vishwas Act.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityPrelimsCFCFRMS 2.0 PLATFORMCFCFRMS 2.0 platform, under I4C, saved over Rs 11,158 crore from financial cyber fraud across 32.80 lakh complaints, enhancing national cyber security efforts.GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityPrelimsCFCFRMS 2.0 PLATFORMCFCFRMS 2.0 platform, under I4C, saved over Rs 11,158 crore from financial cyber fraud across 32.80 lakh complaints, enhancing national cyber security efforts.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsREVAMPED RASHTRIYA GRAM SWARAJ ABHIYANRevamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan boosts Panchayati Raj Institutions' capacity, enhancing local governance, planning, and SDG localization through extensive training and digital initiatives.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsREVAMPED RASHTRIYA GRAM SWARAJ ABHIYANRevamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan boosts Panchayati Raj Institutions' capacity, enhancing local governance, planning, and SDG localization through extensive training and digital initiatives.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsPLI SCHEMEMinistry of Textiles slashes PLI investment thresholds by 50% and expands product list, boosting MSME participation to 68% in textile sector.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsPLI SCHEMEMinistry of Textiles slashes PLI investment thresholds by 50% and expands product list, boosting MSME participation to 68% in textile sector.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsLAUNCHING OF VB-G RAM-G SCHEMEViksit Bharat G RAM G Act, 2025 replaces MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment, focusing on sustainable livelihoods and climate resilience nationwide.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsLAUNCHING OF VB-G RAM-G SCHEMEViksit Bharat G RAM G Act, 2025 replaces MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment, focusing on sustainable livelihoods and climate resilience nationwide.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsIndia's First Direct Commercial Container Freight Train Reaches Nepal, Opening a New Chapter in Cross-border Trade and ConnectivityIndian Railways launches first direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar, Nepal, opening new chapter in cross-border trade and connectivity.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsIndia's First Direct Commercial Container Freight Train Reaches Nepal, Opening a New Chapter in Cross-border Trade and ConnectivityIndian Railways launches first direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar, Nepal, opening new chapter in cross-border trade and connectivity.
