News Analysis

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Conversations with Iran to continue: Jaishankar, Pg1

Jaishankar affirms continued dialogue with Iran amidst regional turmoil, prioritizing Indian citizens' safety and energy security concerns post-Khamenei assassination.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge, Pg6

Iran war intensifies India's strategic challenges amid US-China rivalry, impacting regional dynamics and energy security, demanding a balanced regional policy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social Justice

​Bitter milk, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy exposes regulatory failures, raising concerns over food safety and informal dairy oversight.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Economy

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

US security guarantees questioned as Iran strikes Gulf bases; nations rethink alliances, India's self-reliance in defense gains importance.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World History

How the war in Iran threatens to spill over, Pg7

Escalating conflict in Iran threatens regional stability, impacting India's interests, energy security, and diaspora in Gulf states.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Governance

Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority, Pg7

Article emphasizes India's urgent need for algorithmic sovereignty to counter Western biases in AI and ensure geopolitical autonomy.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Govt. sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota Act implementation, Pg10

Government explores amendments to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, potentially expediting women's reservation implementation by bypassing Census and delimitation.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

India’s cheetah population hits 53 with new litter at Kuno, Pg12

India's cheetah population surpasses 50 as Namibian cheetah, Jwala, births five cubs at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

Research reveals how COVID-19 adenovirus vaccines triggered rare blood clots due to antibody mutation, paving way for safer vaccines.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Oil tops $100 a barrel, gas shortage fear grips restaurants, tiles industry, Pg1

Oil price surge hits $100/barrel amid West Asia conflict; gas shortage grips restaurants and tile industry, impacting prices.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Forest Survey of India halts AI-driven Anavaran deforestation alert system after 22 months, states raise concerns over monitoring gap.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

India's Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory project faces delays as tender remains unawarded nearly a year after floating.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

MHA restricts statutory bodies' direct LOC requests; ED challenges court's remarks on PMLA probes in excise policy case.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

ISRO partners with AIIMS to study and mitigate health risks faced by astronauts during space missions, ensuring astronaut safety.

GS 2: PolityPrelims

No debate on notice for Speaker's removal amid Opposition protests, Pg6

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla faces removal motion amidst Opposition's uproar over West Asia conflict; debate deferred, outcome unlikely.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Eateries to factories, India begins to feel pinch of West Asia conflict, Pg7

West Asia conflict disrupts LPG supplies, forcing Mumbai eateries to alter menus and cooking processes amid rising cylinder prices.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & Technology

Delhi HC clears way for Dr Reddy's to manufacture, export Ozempic-like drug, Pg9

Delhi HC allows Dr. Reddy's to manufacture Ozempic-like drug before Novo Nordisk's patent expires on March 20.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

National interest is not at odds with core values. Recalibrate foreign policy, Pg10

US-Israel's preemptive war on Iran disrupts global order; India faces economic risks, geopolitical challenges, and needs foreign policy recalibration.

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

For women farmers, AI is an opportunity, Pg11

AI poised to empower women farmers, boost productivity, and bridge digital divide in Indian agriculture sector, especially in diversified commodities.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelims

If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11

Delhi faces rising ozone pollution due to heat, sunlight, and biogenic volatile organic compounds from specific trees.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian Society

When the state pays for babies: Some lessons from Sikkim, Pg11

Sikkim's pro-natalist policies offer lessons for Andhra Pradesh, revealing limited impact of financial incentives on reversing declining fertility rates.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

As oil prices surge, Sensex, Nifty fall 1.7%, rupee hits record low, Pg13

Oil price surge triggers Sensex and Nifty crash; rupee hits record low amid West Asia conflict and supply disruptions.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Centre spent Rs 89 cr on ads for September 2025 GST rate cuts, Pg13

Government spent ₹88.74 crore advertising 2025 GST rate cuts, aiming to pass benefits to end-consumers through 'GST Bachat Utsav'.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

How PSU tender uncovered cartelisation by Indian cement cos, Pg13

CCI uncovers decade-long cement cartel involving Dalmia, Shree Digvijay, and India Cements, rigging ONGC tenders through price collusion.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

India says no to IEA's call to release strategic oil reserves, Pg13

India declines IEA's call to release strategic oil reserves amid rising crude prices due to West Asia conflict.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Trump says too soon to talk about 'seizing' Iran's oil as conflict rages, Pg14

Trump dismisses Iran oil seizure amid conflict; global energy crisis looms as Strait of Hormuz closure spikes prices.

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