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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Retrospective green nod: SC strikes down Centre's order, opens window for exception, Pg1

Supreme Court strikes down Centre's 2021 order on retrospective environmental clearance, affirming government's power to grant exceptions under 1986 Act for public interest.

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

In a first, trial in absentia begins today in Delhi against absconding gangster, Pg1

Delhi court initiates first-ever trial in absentia against absconding gangster Kapil Sangwan under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

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

Tough exam leak Bill clears LS, Rahul raises police crackdown, Pg1

Parliament clears tough Public Examination Bill 2026 with enhanced penalties for exam leaks, as Rahul Gandhi criticizes police crackdown on students.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal Offence, Pg1

Rajya Sabha passes controversial bill criminalizing insult to national song Vande Mataram amidst strong protests, sparking significant parliamentary debate.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Ship with 13 Indians stuck in Black Sea, embassy says ‘in touch with authorities’, Pg8

Indian Embassy monitors 13 seafarers on MV AMIRI stuck in Ukraine's Black Sea amid drone attacks, coordinating safety and repatriation efforts.

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

‘Oil price surge could be a strain for financing fiscal deficit & current account’, Pg9

Finance Ministry warns rising global crude oil prices could strain India's fiscal and current account deficits, and fuel inflation, despite resilient economic fundamentals.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: IT and Computers

May services growth halved to under 10%, data suggests, Pg9

MoSPI's experimental Index of Services Production indicates India's services sector growth halved to 9.5% in May, down from 20.5% in April.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12% Of Non-Agri Jobs At Risk Due To Gen AI, Says Goldman Sachs, Pg9

Goldman Sachs warns 12% of India's non-agricultural jobs face substitution risk from Generative AI, impacting 42-48% of workforce.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Tehran, Pg11

West Asia conflict escalates as US-Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq, prompting Trump's vow to punish Tehran amidst regional instability.

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

Dengue Vaccine Must Complement Prevention, Pg13

India approves Qdenga, its first dengue vaccine, emphasizing integrated vector management and public health strategies for comprehensive disease control.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India's Fertility Decline Story Is Not Yet A Crisis. It Is A Policy Story, Pg14

India's fertility decline, driven by unmet family planning needs and son preference, is a complex policy story, not a crisis.

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

On antibiotics, problem isn't just overprescribing, Pg14

India's antibiotic overuse, driven by systemic healthcare weaknesses, necessitates urgent reforms in infection control, diagnostics, and public education to combat antimicrobial resistance.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

As Conflict Expands To Red Sea, India’s Crude Options, Pg15

Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten India's crude oil imports, forcing reliance on Russian supplies and impacting global energy chokepoints.

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

U.S. And Iran Resume Fighting In West Asia, Pg1

US and Iran resume hostilities in West Asia, with Jordan intercepting missiles and US striking Iran-backed militias in Iraq, escalating regional tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

U.S. fast-tracks Act for 100% tariffs on trade partners of Russia, Pg1

US Senate fast-tracks bill for 100% tariffs on Russian oil trade partners, potentially impacting India's discounted crude imports and energy security.

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

SC Restricts ‘Retrospective’ Environmental Clearances, Pg1

Supreme Court quashes 2021 OM, barring 'retrospective' environmental clearances and asserting administrative instructions cannot alter environmental checks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

BS-III vehicles may need some tweaks for E20 fuel, says Centre, Pg1

Centre informs Parliament that BS-III vehicles may require rubber part replacements for E20 fuel compatibility, citing a study's findings.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

‘Virtual magnet’ claims reveal why EVs need their rare-earths, Pg2

Bengaluru startup Vimag Labs claims to replace rare-earth magnets in EV motors with software-controlled electromagnets, sparking debate on efficiency and cost implications for the EV market.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework, Pg6

India's theatre command reform risks short-term operational readiness, necessitating a robust military readiness framework to mitigate transitional challenges.

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

​Lingering challenges, Pg6

Government's crisis management approach to examination system failures, like NTA's, overlooks core structural issues in academic institutions and assessment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations, Pg6

Controversial FCRA Bill 2026, listed for Monsoon Session, threatens civil society organizations with stringent foreign funding regulations and asset vesting.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

India abstains from ILO's binding global gig work law, leaving millions of platform workers without crucial rights and social security protections.

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

Ten years and 7 PMs later, did Brexit make a difference?, Pg7

Brexit's decade-long impact reveals UK's political instability, increased non-EU migration, and widened trade deficit, contrary to initial objectives.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Percentage increase in Nepal’s tiger numbers in past four years, Pg8

Nepal's tiger population surges by 20% to 429 in four years, marking a significant conservation milestone despite human-wildlife conflict challenges.

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

Behind China’s AI gift, a constraint, Pg8

China offers open-weight AI models globally, leveraging its compute constraints and projecting soft power amidst US tech restrictions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

LS Passes Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Protests, Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 amidst Opposition protests over alleged police excesses during NEET-UG agitation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

RS Passes Bill to Criminalise Disrespect to Vande Mataram, Pg11

Rajya Sabha passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, criminalizing disrespect to Vande Mataram and national symbols.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

West Bank violence ‘only getting worse’, says UN, Pg14

UN warns West Bank violence and illegal Israeli occupation are escalating, urging international action two years after ICJ ruling.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Houthis, under IRGC guidance, planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit: Yemen, Pg14

Yemen accuses Houthi rebels, guided by Iran's IRGC, of planning to impose fees on Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab transit, escalating regional tensions.

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

Parliament Question: Private Sector Participation In The Space Sector

India's space sector booms with over $600 million private investment, 400+ startups, and 108 authorizations, driven by liberalized policies and government funds.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission

Government targets 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 for Viksit Bharat, enabling private sector participation via the new SHANTI Act.

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

PACS Digital Automation Framework

Government approves PACS digital automation and world's largest grain storage plan, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and farmer welfare through cooperative sector initiatives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

IndiaAI Mission Advances AI-Driven Governance and Public Service Delivery through Collaborative Roadmaps, Innovation Challenges and Capacity Building

IndiaAI Mission spearheads AI-driven governance and public service delivery, fostering indigenous innovation, capacity building, and responsible AI development across critical sectors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Cross-Border Narcotics Trafficking and Border Security

Cross-border drug trafficking, especially synthetic drugs from the Death Triangle via porous North-Eastern borders, poses a significant challenge. Government implements multi-pronged strategy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Status of Naxalism in the Country

India declares near eradication of Left Wing Extremism, attributing success to the 2015 National Policy and coordinated Centre-State security and development efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

DAANVEER Initiative Launched; To Boost Digital Infrastructure Across India's Gram Panchayats

DAANVEER initiative launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj to empower Gram Panchayats with digital infrastructure via citizen contributions, improving local governance and transparency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026

Lok Sabha passes Bill enhancing penalties for unfair means in public examinations, establishing fast-track courts and special task forces.

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

Parliament Question: Research And Development Expenditure

India's R&D expenditure reaches 0.84% of GDP, with government launching major funds and missions to boost private sector participation and innovation.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Pollens Help Trace Why The Harappan Civilization Shrank

Pollen analysis reveals weak Indian Summer Monsoon and 4.2 ka event caused Harappan Civilization's decline and eastward migration around 4200 years ago.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ministry Of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Revised Base Year Of The Consumer Price Index From 2012=100 To 2024=100

MoSPI revises Consumer Price Index base year to 2024, expanding market coverage and item basket for accurate inflation measurement.

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

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme offers collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans with interest subvention, ensuring equitable access to quality higher education for meritorious students.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

India Strengthens Global Digital Cooperation Through Digital Public Infrastructure Partnerships With 24 Countries

India signs MoUs with 24 nations to share Digital Public Infrastructure, including UPI and DigiLocker, fostering global digital transformation and cooperation.

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