News Analysis

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Governance

Calling out the criticism of the Indian judiciary, Pg6

Article critiques blaming judiciary for India's slow development, highlighting legislative failures and government's litigation practices as key issues.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World History

Israel’s new doctrine of ‘going on the attack’, Pg6

Israel adopts aggressive 'attack' doctrine post-Hamas, faces global backlash over Gaza killings and potential trade restrictions.

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

​Ensure compliance, Pg6

Health Ministry mandates strict drug compliance after cough syrup deaths, highlighting quality control gaps in Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

Crimes against children surge in Assam, Rajasthan, and Kerala, Pg7

Crimes against children surge in Assam, Rajasthan, and Kerala due to varied factors, including child marriage crackdown and better reporting.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Governance

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

Hyderabad floods highlight urban planning failures; experts urge dedicated climate emergency fund for resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthics

Reforming passive euthanasia in India, Pg7

India considers reforming passive euthanasia protocols using digital tools for efficient, humane end-of-life decisions, avoiding active euthanasia due to ethical concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Can a third party be liable for marital disruption?, Pg8

Delhi HC allows spouses to sue third parties for marital disruption, reviving 'Alienation of Affection' claims after adultery decriminalization.

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

Could hidden dental bacteria help explain sudden and deadly heart attacks?, Pg9

Study reveals oral bacteria's hidden role in heart attacks, suggesting new prevention strategies and highlighting India's cardiovascular disease burden.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal Security

India, Australia to sign joint defence and security cooperation declaration, Pg10

India and Australia to sign Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation amidst growing Indo-Pacific concerns.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Fisheries sector hopes to beat U.S. curbs with sustainability label, Pg12

Indian fisheries sector eyes 30% revenue boost with Marine Stewardship Council certification by adopting sustainable practices and accessing new markets.

GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Navy commissions its second ASW-class ship INS Androth, Pg12

Indian Navy strengthens coastal defence with INS Androth commissioning, enhancing anti-submarine capabilities in shallow waters.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Deliberations continue on proposed nuclear Bill, Pg12

Government considers legislation allowing private sector in nuclear power, addressing waste management and liability concerns for ambitious 100GW target by 2047.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Medicine Nobel for scientists who demystified the immune system, Pg14

Nobel Prize awarded to scientists for immune system discoveries, paving way for cancer and autoimmune disease treatments.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

UN to probe human rights violations in Afghanistan, Pg14

UNHRC launches probe into Afghanistan's human rights abuses, focusing on Taliban's treatment of women and girls since 2021 takeover.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Kirigami parachutes land on target, PgII

Kirigami-inspired parachutes offer precise, cost-effective airdrops, enhancing aid delivery and drone logistics with programmed stability and control through innovative design.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal Security

Rajnath visit will deepen our defence ties: Australian envoy,Pg5.

India and Australia to deepen defence ties with pacts on information-sharing, submarine rescue, and joint staff talks during Rajnath Singh's visit.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

All Jal Jeevan mission pipelines to be mapped on PM Gati Shakti portal, Pg5.

Jal Jeevan Mission pipelines to be mapped on PM Gati Shakti portal for enhanced monitoring and data-driven decision-making.

GS 2: PolityPrelims

Dates out, little room for court intervention in SIR — for now, Pg6.

Supreme Court unlikely to intervene in Bihar's electoral roll revision due to constitutional bar during election process.

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

KILLER MEDICINE, Pg8.

Contaminated cough syrup claims 14 children's lives, exposing regulatory failures in India's pharmaceutical industry and demanding accountability.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

The Goodall Way, Pg8.

This article reflects on the pioneering work of Jane Goodall, whose decades-long study of chimpanzees in Africa reshaped humanity’s understanding of animal intelligence, empathy, and social behavior — challenging the human-animal divide and offering lessons for modern society.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

On SIR, all did not end well, Pg9.

Bihar's Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls faces scrutiny over completeness, equity, and accuracy, raising concerns about disenfranchisement.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Governance

Collusion, gatekeeping in AI: CCI calls for industry self-regulation, self-audits, Pg15.

CCI flags AI market's structural challenges: data dominance, algorithmic collusion, and entry barriers, advocating for self-regulation and audits.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

2025 NOBEL PRIZE IN MEDICINE, Pg13.

Nobel Prize awarded for immune system discoveries, revealing regulatory T cells' role in preventing autoimmune attacks and cancer therapy advancements.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

COULD THE U.S. AND RUSSIA EXTEND LAST NUCLEAR WEAPONS TREATY?, Pg13.

US and Russia consider extending New START Treaty amid nuclear arsenal modernization and rising global tensions, crucial for arms control.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelims

Why MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.

MGNREGA tweaked to mandate minimum 65% spending on water conservation in 'over-exploited' blocks, aiming for efficient water resource management.

GS 2: International Relations

Why Trump’s Proposed Stabilisation Force in Gaza Will Not Find Things Easy, Pg13.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict proposes the creation of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza to oversee ceasefire implementation, demilitarisation, and security transition. However, geopolitical, logistical, and historical challenges make its deployment highly uncertain.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

UNESCO votes for new chief after US withdrawal

UNESCO faces funding challenges as US withdraws, citing concerns over 'woke' agenda, impacting 8% of the agency's budget.

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