News Analysis

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Trump’s tariff war as opportunity for the Global South , Pg8

Trump's tariff war presents opportunities for Global South to reshape geo-economic architecture, but India must address structural problems.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Governance

Should commercial speech on digital platforms be regulated? , Pg9

Supreme Court urges regulation of commercial speech on digital platforms, sparking debate on free speech limits and potential misuse.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Polity

Cuts in time , Pg8

GST Council approves sweeping rate cuts across sectors, aiming to boost consumption and simplify tax regime from September 22.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8

GST Council approves landmark GST 2.0 reforms, simplifying tax slabs and reducing rates on essential goods from September 22, 2025.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Singapore backs India on patrolling Malacca Straits , Pg12

Singapore supports India's Malacca Straits patrol amid deepened Indo-Pacific maritime security cooperation and green energy export agreements.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social Justice

Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13

GST Council slashes health and life insurance GST to zero, effective September 22, boosting affordability and access for individuals.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 1: Indian Geography

SC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1

Supreme Court alarmed by illegal Himalayan deforestation amid floods, demands action; NHAI faces scrutiny over tunnel safety.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

How the antibiotic culture in India imperils mental health , Pg2

Antibiotic overuse in India linked to mental health decline, impacting gut microbiota and neurological well-being, demanding urgent public health interventions.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Centre approves creation of new, independent class of ‘environment auditors’ , Pg14

Environment Ministry introduces 'environment auditors' to bolster compliance monitoring, addressing manpower shortages and enhancing transparency in environmental governance by 2025.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Tariffs on India are for buying Russian oil, Trump tells court , Pg16

Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil, citing national emergency and peace efforts in Ukraine.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

‘India’s birth rate down, first dip in TFR in 2 years’ , Pg12

India's birth rate declines to 18.4, TFR dips to 1.9 in 2023, reveals Sample Registration Survey Statistical Report.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Post-Independence India

Centre and Manipur govt. ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups , Pg1

Centre, Manipur government sign peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups, aiming to resolve ethnic tensions before PM Modi's visit.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social Justice

Five years on, SC re-examines CCTV order for police stations , Pg14

Supreme Court re-examines 2020 CCTV order for police stations amid rising custodial deaths, seeking enhanced accountability and transparency.

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