News Analysis

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

U.S. judge rules that Google does not have to sell Chrome in antitrust victory , Pg14

US court rejects Chrome divestment but mandates data sharing for Google in landmark antitrust ruling impacting online search dominance.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthics

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority , Pg6

Justice Nagarathna's dissent exposes Collegium's opacity; questions judiciary's accountability and threatens institutional legitimacy in judicial appointments.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Jaishankar meets German Foreign Minister, pushes for EU-India FTA , Pg10

India, Germany aim to double trade, expedite EU-FTA amid concerns over potential secondary sanctions on Russian oil purchases.

GS 2: PolityPrelims

Governors must act ‘forthwith’ on Bills, States argue in SC , Pg1

States demand Governors act 'forthwith' on Bills, challenging delays and asserting legislative power in Supreme Court.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Governance

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

New maritime reforms centralize power, potentially undermining federal balance and fair competition, raising concerns about States' autonomy and regulatory overreach.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Calcutta High Court orders MGNREGA resumption in West Bengal, but Centre appeals to Supreme Court amid implementation challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Government to integrate 11 lakh Anganwadi centers with primary schools for seamless early childhood education and tracking via APAAR IDs.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Should reservations exceed the 50% cap? , Pg8

Supreme Court examines extending 'creamy layer' concept to SC/ST reservations amid debates on exceeding 50% quota cap.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Only 40% of disabled Indians possess UDID cards needed for benefits; 11 lakh applications pending, hindering access to crucial schemes.

GS 2: International Relations

Union govt. exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who came before January 9, 2015 from penal provisions , Pg11

Union government exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees arriving before January 2015 from passport/visa penalization, amidst CAA debate and naturalization pathways.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social Justice

Health Ministry plans to ease licence rules for new drugs, trials , Pg12

Health Ministry proposes amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, easing test license norms and application processes.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International Relations

Foreign companies halted India projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Q1 , Pg1

Tariff uncertainty triggers ₹2 lakh crore foreign project pullout in India during Q1 2025-26, a 1200% YoY surge.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22 , Pg1

GST Council approves major rate restructuring effective September 22, impacting common goods, sin items, and revenue implications.

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