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GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Economic Survey predicts bright India, increasingly darker world, Pg1

Economic Survey 2025-26 forecasts 7% medium-term growth for India amidst global economic fragility and potential crises.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 campus equity rules, deeming them 'too sweeping' and potentially divisive for neglecting general category students.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India-Arab League: bridging cultures, creating opportunities, Pg8

India-Arab League Foreign Ministers' Meeting aims to bolster ties amidst regional conflicts, focusing on trade, security, and strategic partnerships.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Is India prepared for the end of globalisation?, Pg8

Article analyzes the decline of globalization, rise of mercantilism, and India's challenges and opportunities in the emerging world order.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Will removing curbs on Chinese FDI help India?, Pg9

India reconsiders Chinese FDI curbs to boost manufacturing, exports, and reduce trade deficit amid geopolitical shifts and supply chain adjustments.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Vulnerable Sections

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers, Pg13

Economic Survey flags fiscal risks of unconditional cash transfers, citing sustainability concerns amid rising state expenditures and potential crowding out of capital investments.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Government Budgeting

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS3: Inclusive Growth

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Economic Survey highlights uneven distribution of secondary schools, Pg14

Economic Survey reveals uneven school distribution, hindering NEP 2020's goal of 15 years of schooling, especially for rural students.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsPrelims

Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction, mental health crisis, especially among youth, advocating for cyber-safety education and Tele-MANAS expansion.

GS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Agricultural growth slows down to 3.5% in 2025-26, Pg14

Economic Survey reveals agricultural sector growth slows to 3.5% in Q2 2025-26, despite record foodgrain production of 3,577.3 lakh tonnes.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable Sections

SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14

Supreme Court directs states to formulate mechanisms for including domestic workers under Minimum Wages Act and Code of Wages, 2019.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

From moon to MRIs: how space research has transformed healthcare, PgII

Space research transforms healthcare: NASA and ISRO innovations enhance diagnostics, telemedicine, and medical devices for improved global healthcare delivery.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Supreme Court stays new UGC rules on caste bias: 'Will divide society' (Asks govt to set up panel of top jurists to study issue), Pg1

Supreme Court halts UGC's 2026 equity regulations fearing societal division, mandates review panel and reinstates 2012 rules.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

Survey flags drying up of FDI/FII flow, Re stability (Economic Survey estimates GDP to grow 6.8-7.2 per cent in 2026-27), Pg1

Economic Survey flags drying FDI/FII flow impacting Rupee stability despite strong macroeconomic fundamentals, projects 6.8-7.2% GDP growth in FY27.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Easing PSU stake sale to duty correction: Pointers for Budget, Pg1

Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes PSU stake sale easing, duty corrections, and FDI boost for enhanced manufacturing competitiveness and economic growth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

20 AIIMS hospitals sign agreement to form pan-India research consortium, Pg3

AIIMS collaborates with 19 institutions to boost healthcare research, focusing on AI, cancer treatments, and clinical trials nationwide.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6

Economic Survey advocates RTI Act re-examination, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and ministerial veto to safeguard governance efficiency.

GS 3: EconomyGS 1: Art & CultureGS 2: GovernanceGS1: Art FormsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Live entertainment sector surpassed Rs 10,000 cr in ’24, Pg6

India's live entertainment sector exceeds ₹10,000 crore, boosting tourism and urban services, but faces venue and regulatory hurdles.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Inclusive Growth

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Government Budgeting

Digital addiction, rising obesity key health challenges, Pg6

Economic Survey highlights digital addiction affecting productivity and rising obesity due to ultra-processed foods, advocating warning labels and taxes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education Sector

PISA-like Class 10 assessment proposed, Pg6

Economic Survey proposes PISA-like assessment for Class 10 to identify learning gaps and improve education quality.

GS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India-Arab Foreign Ministers' meeting to be held tomorrow, Pg9

India hosts Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting after 10 years; Palestine seeks increased support for Gaza reconstruction and mediation role.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

Eco Survey flags the key problems, solutions await, Pg10

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights concerns over household consumption, private investment, and rupee stability amidst healthy macroeconomic growth.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

In Central PSU turnaround stories, there's a lesson for the states, Pg10

CPSEs witness remarkable turnaround, net profits surge 2.4 times, and contribute significantly to exports and green transition by 2025.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Call to scale up private investment, Pg11

Economic Survey urges increased private investment and fiscal prudence for sustained 7% GDP growth amidst global uncertainty.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

New inflation series: Food's weight to fall to 37% from 46%, Pg15

India's new inflation series to reduce food's weightage to 37% and increase housing component, impacting CPI and RBI policy.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Government Budgeting

States' fiscal populism, cash transfers risk crowding out productive capex, Pg15

Economic Survey warns states' fiscal populism, unconditional cash transfers risk crowding out productive capital expenditure, impacting sovereign borrowing costs.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education Sector

'Need to focus on AI applications rather than frontier models', Pg15

Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes 'AI-OS' initiative, advocating sector-specific AI applications and decentralized development, shifting from resource-intensive large language models.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Infra evolving beyond physical networks', Pg15

Economic Survey highlights infrastructure evolution beyond physical networks to include digital, clean energy, and resilient technologies for long-term growth.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Survey flags India Inc's 'lack of investment appetite', says Swadeshi 'inevitable', Pg15

Economic Survey advocates 'Swadeshi' amid global trade challenges, criticizes India Inc's risk aversion, and urges corporate culture transformation for national development.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Energy storage key to clean power transition', Pg15

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights battery energy storage systems' crucial role in India's renewable energy transition and grid stabilization.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Thorium-based power key to securing energy independence, Pg17

India aims energy independence by leveraging thorium-based nuclear power, utilizing PHWRs and HALEU for faster transition and reduced fuel costs.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Why rupee's challenges are primarily external, Pg17

Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals rupee's weakness due to external factors, impacting trade and investment amid global economic turmoil.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Definitions to action: The differences in 2012 and 2026 UGC rules, Pg17

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 equity regulations, questioning exclusion of general category and separate definitions of discrimination.

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