News Analysis

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & Technology

A watershed moment in India’s defence posture, Pg8

India's Operation Sindoor marks shift in defence doctrine, retaliating against cross-border terrorism with decisive military action and indigenous technology.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelims

The elephant in India’s data room, Pg8

India's fragmented data system leads to inefficiencies, costing 4-7% of welfare spending annually, hindering policy and economic growth.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

U.S. court rules against 10% tariff, but no relief for traders, Pg10

U.S. court invalidates Trump's 10% tariff on global imports, citing unauthorized use of trade law, but appeal looms.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Governance

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes, Pg12

NITI Aayog reveals alarming school dropout rates and learning deficits, advocating for composite schools and infrastructure upgrades to improve education quality.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

DRDO, IAF conduct maiden trial of TARA glide weapon, Pg12

DRDO and IAF successfully test TARA, India's first indigenous glide weapon system, enhancing precision strike capabilities from air.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social Justice

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal Security

Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force, Pg12

Article analyzes how counterproliferation policies, marked by force and distrust, have ironically fueled nuclear ambitions instead of curbing them.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & Technology

Armed Forces set new goals for 2047, draw insights from Sindoor, conflicts, Pg15

Armed Forces envision 2047 goals: combat readiness, indigenous tech, cyber defense, and military diplomacy enhancements for national security.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch triggers 75% surge in GLP-1 drug sales, democratizing access and reshaping market dynamics.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelims

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

India's bullet train project progresses with Japanese collaboration, indigenous manufacturing, and advanced engineering, targeting 2029 completion for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Why India should brace for new US tariffs before July, Pg23

US court ruling against Trump-era tariffs may trigger new trade actions impacting India-US trade deal before July.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Sebi proposes overhaul of buyback framework, Pg23

SEBI proposes revamped buyback framework, reintroducing open market share buybacks via exchanges with shortened 66-day execution timelines.

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