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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Barring one, entire top leadership of Maoists wiped out from country, Shah tells Lok Sabha, Pg1

Amit Shah declares near-elimination of Maoist leadership, citing 706 deaths, 2,218 arrests, and 4,800 surrenders in past three years.

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

Manufacturing, capital goods lift IIP growth to 5.2% in Feb., Pg1

IIP surges to 5.2% in February, fueled by manufacturing and capital goods sectors; consumer demand remains sluggish.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Newfound brain network ‘SCAN’ implicated in Parkinson’s disease, Pg2

Parkinson's breakthrough: 'SCAN' brain network discovery offers precise treatment targets, showing reduced tremors and improved stability via TMS therapy.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Space Technology

Falcon 9 reentry pollutes upper atmosphere, Pg2

SpaceX Falcon 9 reentry causes upper atmosphere pollution; lithium levels surge tenfold, raising ozone layer concerns.

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

​Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating ValuesGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

The continued pursuit of the perfect election, Pg6

Election Commission tackles '4M' challenges: Money, muscle, misinformation, MCC violations, ensuring fair polls across states and UTs.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Going downhill, Pg6

Trump's Iran policy unravels as conflict escalates, negotiations stall, and ground invasion looms amid rising crude prices.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A flame the state cannot guarantee, Pg6

LPG crisis exposes PMUY's vulnerability: Supply chain disruptions disproportionately impact poor women, highlighting gaps in welfare architecture and sovereign guarantee.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Shielding ‘choice’ from ‘honour’, Pg7

Karnataka's new 'Freedom of Choice in Marriage' bill protects inter-caste couples facing honour crimes, offering legal safeguards and institutional support.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 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 Interests

U.S.-Israel-Iran war puts India’s EV gap in focus, Pg7

US-Iran conflict exposes India's EV adoption gap versus China, highlighting energy vulnerability amid rising oil prices and supply risks.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

On the implications of euthanasia, Pg8

Supreme Court's euthanasia ruling sparks debate on ethics, autonomy, and potential misuse, balancing individual rights with societal values.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Govt. retains interest rates on small savings schemes, Pg12

Government maintains steady interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF and NSC for eighth consecutive quarter, effective April 1, 2026.

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

India, Russia hold consultations amid crisis in West Asia, Pg12

India and Russia discuss bilateral ties and West Asia crisis amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, focusing on BRICS complications.

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 Interests

Rough weather, Pg3

War-induced input price hikes and freight costs threaten India's fertilizer imports, with natural gas supply fluctuating amid West Asia tensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

AI chatbots for water woes redressal in Capital soon, Pg5

Delhi Jal Board integrates AI chatbots and mobile app for real-time water issue redressal, enhancing transparency and accountability.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Caste enumeration in Ph-2, says Census Commissioner, Pg7

Census 2027 to include caste enumeration in second phase after CCPA decision, ensuring data confidentiality and covering vast demographic landscape.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Over 2.37 lakh electors to vote from home: EC, Pg7

EC facilitates home voting for 2.37 lakh elderly and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry before April 9 polls.

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

Tele MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme of India. An initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India), Pg9

Tele MANAS initiative by Health Ministry provides 24/7 mental health support via helpline, app in multiple languages, aiding 30+ lakh calls.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Changes in insolvency law will help save viable businesses: FM, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes IBC Amendment Bill 2025, streamlining insolvency resolution and empowering creditors for efficient business revival.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: E GovernanceGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

MHA's AI vision: Predictive policing, dark web monitoring, ending mule accounts, Pg10

MHA leverages AI for predictive policing, cybercrime monitoring, and fraud prevention, enhancing India's internal security architecture and modernizing cybercrime reporting.

EthicsGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Sex test in sports takes toll on right to equality, Pg12

IOC's SRY test mandate for women athletes sparks equality concerns, disproportionately impacting Global South and violating privacy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Indian Society and Diversity of India

Denotified, Nomadic Tribes have always been ignored. Census can fix that, Pg13

Census 2027 urged to include Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic Tribes (DNT/NT) for recognition and justice after decades of neglect.

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

We have built the pipes. Now unblock the last mile, Pg13

Report reveals underutilization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes despite SNA-SPARSH implementation, highlighting last-mile delivery challenges and procedural bottlenecks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

PACL ‘fraud’ case: ED restitutes assets worth Rs 15,582-cr, Pg17

ED recovers ₹15,582 crore in PACL fraud, transferring 455 properties to Lodha Committee for investor restitution.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Is global warming being measured comprehensively? A new study flags gaps, Pg18

New study proposes Radiative Forcing-based Accounting (RFA) to improve measurement of global warming impact of different greenhouse gases.

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

10 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21

Strait of Hormuz closure strands 10 foreign tankers bound for India, impacting LPG, crude oil, and LNG supplies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 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

RBI's new foreign exchange cap to stem rupee slide, Pg21

RBI caps banks' forex exposure at $100 million amid rupee's fall due to West Asia conflict.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Cameroon WTO meet inconclusive, discussions to continue in Geneva, Pg21

WTO's MC14 in Cameroon ends without consensus as US demand for 5-year e-commerce tax moratorium stalls negotiations.

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

Independent news creators on Centre's radar as it eyes tighter control over content, Pg21

Government seeks tighter control over independent news creators via IT Rules amendment, raising concerns about online speech regulation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Proposals worth ₹7,104 cr cleared under ECMS, Pg21

Centre approves ₹7,104 crore investment across 29 applications under electronics component manufacturing scheme, creating 14,246 jobs.

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