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GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

NSO survey shows better health-seeking behaviour, relatively low medical charges, Pg1

NSO survey reveals improved health access, lower medical costs, and increased insurance coverage across India in 2025.

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

​Cart before horse, Pg6

India's V2V technology rollout faces hurdles: interoperability gaps, high compliance costs, and inadequate infrastructure hinder effective implementation and safety improvements.

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

Why ‘digital vigilantism’ is not the problem, Pg7

Delhi HC debates 'digital vigilantism' amid rising social media justice; highlights systemic failures and need for robust redressal mechanisms.

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

Increasing coverage, growing distress, Pg8

NSS data reveals health insurance coverage rises, but out-of-pocket expenses surge, disproportionately burdening the poor despite government schemes.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Why has the creamy layer debate returned to court?, Pg8

Supreme Court revisits 'creamy layer' debate for SC/ST reservations, questioning income as sole determinant of social disadvantage and challenging constitutional validity.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India and China discuss LAC stability, regional security, Pg10

India and China engage in talks on LAC stability and regional security during SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

EPFO to launch portal to track inoperative accounts, Pg12

EPFO introduces E-PRAAPTI portal for easy tracking and activation of dormant EPF accounts using Aadhaar authentication, enhancing transparency and efficiency.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

How long-term bet on rupee saved Rs 14,000 crore of forex in February, Pg1

Rupee trade saves India ₹14,000 crore in forex reserves amidst West Asia tensions and currency depreciation in February.

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

Tripura leads, big states lag: 2.5 lakh panchayats ranked in PAI 2.0 report, Pg8

Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 reveals Tripura, Kerala, and Odisha as top performers; Punjab, UP, and Bihar lag behind.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC rejects AIIMS review plea against its order to terminate 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court rebukes AIIMS for challenging abortion order, upholding minor's reproductive rights and autonomy under Article 21.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

After UAE's exit from OPEC, India must spell out its energy alliances, Pg12

UAE exits OPEC amidst Saudi Arabia disagreements, posing concerns for Indian migrants, investments, and energy security, demanding strategic realignment.

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

What UAE exit from OPEC means, Pg15

UAE's OPEC exit signals potential oil price war amid shifting global dynamics, impacting importers like India dependent on crude oil.

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

Vikram VT 21: Can it replace ageing combat vehicle fleet?, Pg15

DRDO unveils 'Vikram VT 21' ICV, a potential replacement for the Indian Army's aging BMP-2 fleet.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

Unregulated rare earth mining in Myanmar and Laos threatens Mekong River, impacting food exports and livelihoods across Southeast Asia.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Don’t give access to prediction market: Govt to VPN providers, Pg19

MeitY orders VPN providers to block access to banned prediction market platforms like Polymarket, citing circumvention of online gaming regulations.

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