News Analysis

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal Security

The continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice, Pg6

Supreme Court's Delhi Riots case order raises concerns over prolonged detentions, UAPA interpretation, and individual liberties, impacting justice.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy, Pg6

India pursues critical mineral diplomacy amid China's export controls, forging partnerships with Australia, Japan, and African nations for resource security.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

​Moving on, Pg6

CPI's outdated base year (2012) misrepresents current inflation; new CPI series with 2024 base year launching February 12.

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

The great reckoning, Pg6

Iran faces gravest challenge since 1979 due to internal unrest, economic distress, and external threats of intervention.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

Why India needs a mentoring movement, Pg7

India poised to launch national mentoring movement, bridging education-employment gap, empowering youth with skills and networks for success.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?, Pg8

India explores futuristic marine and space biotechnology for biomanufacturing, food, and health advancements, aiming to reduce import dependency.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Government appoints new chiefs for BSF, ITBP and NIA, Pg10

Senior IPS officers appointed as new chiefs of BSF, ITBP, and NIA, impacting India's border security and investigation agencies.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelims

SC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10

Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelims

18,000 seats remain vacant, NEET-PG cut-off lowered after second round of counselling, Pg12

NEET-PG cut-off lowered to zero after 18,000 seats remain vacant, raising concerns about medical education standards.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

UGC brings out new rules against caste discrimination, Pg12

UGC strengthens anti-caste discrimination rules in higher education, mandates equity committees and includes OBCs, addressing previous criticisms.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12

NGT addresses critical water contamination in Rajasthan, MP, and UP, citing grave health risks and seeking state responses.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Scientists urged to rethink ‘smoking gun’ signals in topological physics, PgII

Scientists urged to exercise caution while interpreting 'smoking gun' signals in topological physics research, emphasizing reproducibility and transparency.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelims

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

Global natural disaster losses drop to $224 billion in 2025, but climate change-driven extreme weather events remain alarming.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelims

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

Scientists inaugurate world's first mountain ice core repository in Antarctica, preserving Earth's atmospheric history amidst rapid glacial melting.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Pinaka Rockets to Gain Extended Strike Range, Pg6

Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket systems, extending strike range to 150km and boosting indigenous artillery capabilities by 2026.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Indian Army's Military Diplomacy and Joint Exercises in 2025, Pg7

Indian Army bolsters global partnerships via joint military exercises in 2025, enhancing interoperability and counter-terror capabilities across diverse regions.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

How new policy will generate revenue from carbon credits (CARBON CREDIT MONETISATION), Pg8

Delhi government approves carbon credit monetization policy, aiming to generate revenue through emission reduction projects sold in international markets.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster Management

Indian Army Fully Prepared; Security Situation Under Firm Control: Chief of the Army Staff, Pg10

Army Chief reports 29 terrorists neutralized, infiltration down, and security firm on Northern, Western fronts, and Manipur.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & Technology

Delhi and Berlin, stability amid turbulence, Pg11

German Chancellor's visit to India strengthens strategic partnership amid global instability, focusing on trade, technology, and defence cooperation.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

India and China lead global renewable energy expansion in 2025, reducing coal power generation for the first time in 50 years.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Sergio Gor's arrival signals that a reset of India-US ties is within reach, Pg12

New US ambassador's arrival signals potential reset of India-US ties amid trade friction and strategic realignments.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Governance

To become a developed economy, four reforms, Pg12

India aims developed economy by 2047, prioritising domestic savings, market-based financing, capital efficiency, and tech-driven productivity for sustainable growth.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Govt appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief, former Haryana DGP to head ITBP, Pg14

Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA Director General, Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor to lead ITBP, Praveen Kumar heads BSF in key reshuffle.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

MHA's new SOP expedites cyber fraud refunds below Rs 50,000 via NCRP, enhancing digital payment security and grievance redressal.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

India-US trade negotiators return to the table after Christmas break: Official, Pg24

India and US resume trade talks after holiday break amid tariff concerns and strategic mineral initiatives.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Younger borrowers drive new credit growth, mid-age segment anchors loan portfolios: Report, Pg24

Young borrowers drive credit growth, unsecured loans surge, but early delinquencies rise, says CRIF High Mark report.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

China ends 2025 with record $1.2-tn trade surplus despite Trump tariff jolt, Pg24

China's trade surplus hits record $1.2 trillion in 2025 amid US trade tensions; India's exports to China rise.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

IOC, BPCL arm announce oil discoveries in Abu Dhabi onshore block, Pg24

IOC-BPCL joint venture discovers oil in Abu Dhabi block, boosting India's energy security and overseas upstream portfolio.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

RBI grants 'in-principle' nod to Japan's SMBC for setting up wholly owned subsidiary, Pg24

RBI approves Japan's SMBC to establish wholly owned subsidiary in India by converting existing branches, enhancing foreign banking presence.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

US options in Iran could unsettle region, hurt India, Pg25

Trump's Iran strategy: US military options, diplomacy, and potential impacts on India's energy security and regional stability examined.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthics

Graft law: Shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt, Pg25

Supreme Court split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, raising debate over protecting honest officers.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Trump tariffs cut China's surplus with US, and made it the world's headache, Pg25

China's global trade surplus surges to $1.2 trillion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs, intensifying global economic imbalances.

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