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

The message in India's late entry to US-led groupings, Pg4

India's late entry into US-led Pax Silica signals evolving global tech order amid strained US-India ties.

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

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

Gujarat pioneers India's first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadly pathogens research, enhancing national health security and biotechnology capabilities.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

India moves ahead on EU deal as US pact hangs fire, Pg5

India advances EU trade deal amid US uncertainty, aiming for agreement before EU leaders' Republic Day visit.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

India prepares to pull out its nationals from Iran, first batch ready, Pg5

India initiates Iran evacuation amidst rising West Asia tensions; advises vigilance in Israel, impacting flight routes and airline operations.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5

Supreme Court addresses ED's plea regarding obstruction by West Bengal CM and police in I-PAC probe, stays FIRs against ED officers.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Factor in terror act 'hierarchy' defined by SC in 2020 riots case, HC tells litigants, Pg8

Delhi HC directs UAPA case litigants to consider SC's expanded terror definition, impacting Parliament security breach accused's bail pleas.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International Relations

China's exports hold up but there are pain points, Pg12

China's trade surplus surges to $1.19 trillion in 2025 despite US tariffs, driven by exports to ASEAN, India, EU, and Africa.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & Culture

Film certification process is punishment, Pg12

CBFC's film certification delays, censorship concerns, and legal battles spotlight need for Cinematograph Act reform and artistic freedom.

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

Call antimicrobial resistance by its name, Pg13

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat address puts antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the spotlight, urging collective action and responsible antibiotic use.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh, Pg14

Government considers raising SC scholarship income limit to ₹4.5 lakh, potentially benefiting more students from marginalized communities.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

India's winter peak power demand surpasses summer levels due to unusual cold, EV adoption, and changing climate patterns.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthics

Private property disputes cannot be treated as human rights violation: HC, Pg15

Gujarat HC restricts Human Rights Commission's power in private property disputes, emphasizing demonstrable state action for human rights violations.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

NSE co-location, dark fibre cases: SEBI agrees 'in-principle' to settlement pleas, Pg21

SEBI considers settling NSE co-location case for ₹1,387 Cr, potentially greenlighting long-awaited IPO after whistle-blower allegations.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Exports rise 1.8% in Dec as UAE, China gains offset impact of steep US tariffs, Pg21

India's December exports rise 1.8%, driven by China and UAE gains, despite US tariff impact and widening trade deficit.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

PLFS: Labour Force Participation Rate ends 2025 at new high of 56.1%, Pg21

India's Labour Force Participation Rate hits 56.1% in December 2025, a new high since PLFS revamp.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21

Musk's X restricts Grok AI after generating objectionable images, facing government scrutiny over IT Act violations and platform safeguards.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityPrelims

SC: Tiger Global liable to pay tax for Flipkart stake sale, Pg21

Supreme Court overturns Delhi HC order, holds Tiger Global liable for tax on Flipkart stake sale profits.

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

Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips, Pg21

Trump's 25% tariff targets Nvidia H200, AMD MI325X AI chips, aiming to boost US production and reduce reliance on Taiwan.

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