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

Industrial output growth hits 5-month high of 5.1%, Pg1

India's industrial output surges to 5.1% in May, a 5-month high, as government shifts IIP calculation from WPI to PPI.

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

Industrial output growth hits 5-month high of 5.1%, Pg1

India's industrial output surges to 5.1% in May, a 5-month high, as government shifts IIP calculation from WPI to PPI.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Pact to implement Yamuna water accord inked, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah brokers landmark Yamuna Water Project accord between Haryana and Rajasthan, ensuring vital water resource implementation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Pact to implement Yamuna water accord inked, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah brokers landmark Yamuna Water Project accord between Haryana and Rajasthan, ensuring vital water resource implementation.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Dozens killed as Pakistan targets Afghan militants, Pg1

Pakistan launches deadly cross-border strikes in Afghanistan, killing dozens of militants and civilians, escalating regional tensions after Karachi attack, drawing strong condemnation.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Dozens killed as Pakistan targets Afghan militants, Pg1

Pakistan launches deadly cross-border strikes in Afghanistan, killing dozens of militants and civilians, escalating regional tensions after Karachi attack, drawing strong condemnation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Reforms 3.0 — towards the Bharat rate of growth, Pg8

India must launch a National AI Token Policy, making AI access free like data, to achieve an 8%+ 'Bharat rate of growth' and global AI leadership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Reforms 3.0 — towards the Bharat rate of growth, Pg8

India must launch a National AI Token Policy, making AI access free like data, to achieve an 8%+ 'Bharat rate of growth' and global AI leadership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Caught in the middle, Pg8

India, caught between Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle, battles surging drug trafficking via drones and darknet, demanding urgent policy shift from seizures to rehabilitation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Caught in the middle, Pg8

India, caught between Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle, battles surging drug trafficking via drones and darknet, demanding urgent policy shift from seizures to rehabilitation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Preparing India for China’s missile challenge, Pg8

China's 200+ missile launchers threaten India; New Delhi must urgently establish a rocket force and fast-track hypersonic missile development to counter Beijing's missile superiority.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Preparing India for China’s missile challenge, Pg8

China's 200+ missile launchers threaten India; New Delhi must urgently establish a rocket force and fast-track hypersonic missile development to counter Beijing's missile superiority.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Why artificial wisdom is the biggest AI risk, Pg9

Expert warns 'artificial wisdom' is AI's biggest risk, demanding global governance and accountability to prevent systemic harm.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Why artificial wisdom is the biggest AI risk, Pg9

Expert warns 'artificial wisdom' is AI's biggest risk, demanding global governance and accountability to prevent systemic harm.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Centre plans ₹5,000 crore National Strategy for Sustainable Secondary Steel, promoting clean technologies within three months.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Centre plans ₹5,000 crore National Strategy for Sustainable Secondary Steel, promoting clean technologies within three months.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

On the delay in India-U.S. trade deal, Pg10

U.S. tariffs, Supreme Court rulings, and new Section 301 investigations stall India-U.S. trade deal, raising bilateral economic uncertainty.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

On the delay in India-U.S. trade deal, Pg10

U.S. tariffs, Supreme Court rulings, and new Section 301 investigations stall India-U.S. trade deal, raising bilateral economic uncertainty.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Has RBI changed the rules for scam compensation?, Pg10

RBI mandates new scam compensation rules, effective 2027, offering victims up to ₹25,000 for digital fraud and cyberattacks, amending 2017 circular.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Has RBI changed the rules for scam compensation?, Pg10

RBI mandates new scam compensation rules, effective 2027, offering victims up to ₹25,000 for digital fraud and cyberattacks, amending 2017 circular.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

What India’s 12 ‘operationally deployed’ nuclear warheads really mean, Pg11

SIPRI reveals 12 Indian nuclear warheads are now operationally deployed, bolstering 'no first use' doctrine and second-strike capability amid escalating global nuclear tensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

What India’s 12 ‘operationally deployed’ nuclear warheads really mean, Pg11

SIPRI reveals 12 Indian nuclear warheads are now operationally deployed, bolstering 'no first use' doctrine and second-strike capability amid escalating global nuclear tensions.

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

Surveillance boost: Army to raise ‘Baaz Battalions’, Pg12

Indian Army establishes 'Baaz Battalions' to centralize and boost advanced drone surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities.

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

Surveillance boost: Army to raise ‘Baaz Battalions’, Pg12

Indian Army establishes 'Baaz Battalions' to centralize and boost advanced drone surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

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

Govt. launches platform to track maternal, child health, Pg14

Union Minister Amit Shah launches PM-FCT digital platform for real-time tracking of maternal, child health, nutrition, and welfare, piloted in Gujarat.

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

Govt. launches platform to track maternal, child health, Pg14

Union Minister Amit Shah launches PM-FCT digital platform for real-time tracking of maternal, child health, nutrition, and welfare, piloted in Gujarat.

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

US, Iran pause strikes, but differ over next steps on talks, Pg2

US and Iran give conflicting signals on talks after Persian Gulf strikes, as fragile interim deal faces uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz.

US, Iran pause strikes, but differ over next steps on talks, Pg2

US and Iran give conflicting signals on talks after Persian Gulf strikes, as fragile interim deal faces uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz.

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

Why shift matters, Pg4

Delhi's new EV policy targets vehicular emissions, the largest PM2.5 source, prioritizing two-wheelers and commercial vehicles for rapid electrification to combat air pollution.

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

Why shift matters, Pg4

Delhi's new EV policy targets vehicular emissions, the largest PM2.5 source, prioritizing two-wheelers and commercial vehicles for rapid electrification to combat air pollution.

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

Under the Vibrant Villages Programme, around 200 development projects are being executed, Pg7

Vibrant Villages Programme launches 200 development projects across 51 border villages, investing over ₹270 crore for strategic growth.

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

Under the Vibrant Villages Programme, around 200 development projects are being executed, Pg7

Vibrant Villages Programme launches 200 development projects across 51 border villages, investing over ₹270 crore for strategic growth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Uttarakhand secured the first position among small states in the Export Preparedness Index 2024, Pg7

Uttarakhand tops small states in NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024, showcasing strong trade readiness and economic performance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Uttarakhand secured the first position among small states in the Export Preparedness Index 2024, Pg7

Uttarakhand tops small states in NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024, showcasing strong trade readiness and economic performance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Rajnath releases DFP-2026 for timely execution of R&D projects, efficiency, Pg10

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026, empowering DRDO with enhanced financial autonomy to accelerate critical R&D projects, bolstering Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Rajnath releases DFP-2026 for timely execution of R&D projects, efficiency, Pg10

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026, empowering DRDO with enhanced financial autonomy to accelerate critical R&D projects, bolstering Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

PM set to meet top officials today; deregulation, reforms on agenda, Pg10

PM Modi convenes top secretaries to push deregulation and reforms for 'Viksit Bharat', focusing on ease of business and living through high-level committees.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

PM set to meet top officials today; deregulation, reforms on agenda, Pg10

PM Modi convenes top secretaries to push deregulation and reforms for 'Viksit Bharat', focusing on ease of business and living through high-level committees.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Next UN chief's job: Keep conversations alive when others stop talking, Pg12

Next UN Secretary-General faces 'impossible job' amid escalating global conflicts, great power rivalry, and weakening multilateralism, demanding urgent diplomatic leadership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Next UN chief's job: Keep conversations alive when others stop talking, Pg12

Next UN Secretary-General faces 'impossible job' amid escalating global conflicts, great power rivalry, and weakening multilateralism, demanding urgent diplomatic leadership.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

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

For peace deal, first protect ceasefire, Pg12

US-Iran ceasefire teeters on brink amid Strait of Hormuz clashes and ambiguous MoU, threatening global supply chains and regional conflagration.

For peace deal, first protect ceasefire, Pg12

US-Iran ceasefire teeters on brink amid Strait of Hormuz clashes and ambiguous MoU, threatening global supply chains and regional conflagration.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Lower oil prices, a window of opportunity, don't waste it, Pg13

India urged to strategically utilize lower global oil prices to fortify macroeconomic fundamentals, boost export competitiveness, and uphold fiscal credibility for enduring economic resilience.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Lower oil prices, a window of opportunity, don't waste it, Pg13

India urged to strategically utilize lower global oil prices to fortify macroeconomic fundamentals, boost export competitiveness, and uphold fiscal credibility for enduring economic resilience.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's diplomacy protects citizens, builds resilience, Pg13

PM Modi's strategic diplomacy, securing energy and tech partnerships, fortifies India's resilience and protects citizens amidst global uncertainties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's diplomacy protects citizens, builds resilience, Pg13

PM Modi's strategic diplomacy, securing energy and tech partnerships, fortifies India's resilience and protects citizens amidst global uncertainties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

Maharashtra to use AI to analyse, document petroglyphs in Konkan, Pg14

Maharashtra allocates Rs 5 crore for AI-powered analysis of 20,000 BC Konkan petroglyphs, bolstering UNESCO World Heritage bid.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

Maharashtra to use AI to analyse, document petroglyphs in Konkan, Pg14

Maharashtra allocates Rs 5 crore for AI-powered analysis of 20,000 BC Konkan petroglyphs, bolstering UNESCO World Heritage bid.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Team India can't slip up in race to qualify for 2028 Olympics, Pg20

India's 2028 Olympic cricket qualification hinges on T20I rankings, as new IOC rules demand strategic play, making every match crucial to secure a direct berth.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Team India can't slip up in race to qualify for 2028 Olympics, Pg20

India's 2028 Olympic cricket qualification hinges on T20I rankings, as new IOC rules demand strategic play, making every match crucial to secure a direct berth.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's external debt hits $763 bn, Pg21

India's external debt soars to $762.8 billion by March 2026, hitting 20.8% of GDP, as per RBI data.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's external debt hits $763 bn, Pg21

India's external debt soars to $762.8 billion by March 2026, hitting 20.8% of GDP, as per RBI data.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Investment Models

Cabinet clears Rs 30k cr NIIF boost, Pg21

Cabinet injects Rs 30,000 crore additional investment into NIIF, accelerating India's infrastructure and nationally important sector development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Investment Models

Cabinet clears Rs 30k cr NIIF boost, Pg21

Cabinet injects Rs 30,000 crore additional investment into NIIF, accelerating India's infrastructure and nationally important sector development.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Weak rains hit reservoir storage levels, Pg21

India's monsoon weakens, pushing reservoir storage to a critical 26% capacity, raising fears for agriculture and food inflation.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Weak rains hit reservoir storage levels, Pg21

India's monsoon weakens, pushing reservoir storage to a critical 26% capacity, raising fears for agriculture and food inflation.

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

Why more medicines will now have QR codes on their packets, Pg22

Union government mandates QR codes on vaccines, anti-cancer drugs by 2028, implementing track-and-trace to combat counterfeiting and boost drug safety.

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

Why more medicines will now have QR codes on their packets, Pg22

Union government mandates QR codes on vaccines, anti-cancer drugs by 2028, implementing track-and-trace to combat counterfeiting and boost drug safety.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran to charge fee for using the Strait of Hormuz: What international law says, Pg22

Iran defies international law, imposing transit fees on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, sparking global concerns over navigation rights and UNCLOS principles.

Iran to charge fee for using the Strait of Hormuz: What international law says, Pg22

Iran defies international law, imposing transit fees on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, sparking global concerns over navigation rights and UNCLOS principles.

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