News Analysis

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

Ebola outbreak in Congo is a global emergency, says WHO, Pg1

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency after 300+ cases and 88 deaths, citing international spread risk.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn, Pg6

India-Nordic Summit in Oslo to address Arctic geopolitics, maritime security, and green energy cooperation amidst changing global dynamics.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & Ecology

Trade, energy, and global conflicts at top of agenda during PM’s Norway visit, Pg1

PM Modi's Norway visit after 43 years focuses on trade, energy, and geopolitical issues amidst global conflicts and economic shifts.

GS 2: PolityPrelims

With ordinance, SC judge strength up from 33 to 37, Pg1

Ordinance increases Supreme Court judge strength to 37 (excluding CJI) to tackle 93,000+ case backlog, amending 1956 Act.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Tough to plan for this trip, Pg2

New lunar trajectory slashes fuel consumption by 58.8 m/s using Lagrangian points and invariant manifolds, but extends travel time to 32 days.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Amount withdrawn by foreign investors in May, Pg8

Foreign investors withdraw ₹27,048 crore from Indian equities in May, escalating 2026 outflows to ₹2.2 lakh crore.

GS 2: International Relations

U.S., China, and the search for stability, Pg8

Trump's China visit seeks stability amid global crises, focusing on trade, Taiwan, and Iran, with symbolic gestures but no concrete deals.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Polity

India, Netherlands upgrade bilateral ties, sign 17 pacts, Pg10

India and Netherlands elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, sign 17 pacts focusing on water, agriculture, health, and semiconductors.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal Security

At UN, India flags attacks on vessels in Hormuz strait, Pg10

India raises concerns at UN over Hormuz Strait vessel attacks, emphasizing threats to commercial shipping and civilian safety amid West Asia tensions.

GS 1: Art & CultureGS 2: PolityPrelims

Nalanda University revives ancient debate tradition, Pg12

Nalanda University reintroduces 'Shastrartha', an ancient Indian debate tradition, into its academic program, fostering intellectual discourse across diverse disciplines.

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

Chips to clean energy, India and Netherlands upgrade ties to strategic partnership, Pg1

India and Netherlands elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign 16 pacts focusing on semiconductors, clean energy, and defence cooperation.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

A bridge too far? India’s only ape species gets helping hand, but needs bigger steps, Pg1

Assam's gibbons use canopy bridge, raising hopes; experts urge holistic conservation beyond artificial fixes for genetic viability.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

As rupee stares at 100 to a $, policymakers engage with a lesson from just three years ago, Pg1

Rupee plunges to record low of 96 against dollar amid West Asia crisis, raising fears of breaching 100 mark.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Amid concern over cervical cancer, Pg4

India grapples with cervical cancer crisis; HPV vaccination drive targets 1.2 lakh new cases, 80,000 deaths annually.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CultureGS 2: Social Justice

Turns out, women also hunted and went to war, Pg8

Archaeological discoveries challenge traditional gender roles, revealing women's participation in hunting and warfare, reshaping societal perceptions and housework responsibilities.

GS 2: International Relations

At Beijing summit, both Trump, Xi got what they came for. But Xi got a bit more, Pg8

Trump-Xi Beijing summit yields 'constructive strategic stability' but China gains more leverage, impacting India's strategic options amid ongoing US-China rivalry.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

The challenge for India's renewables surge: Storage, Pg10

India's renewable energy surge faces storage challenge; Government aims 174 GW storage by 2036 amid import concerns.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Oil market impact worse than anticipated earlier: The worry for India, Pg11

West Asia crisis disrupts global oil flows, impacting India's economy with rising import costs and potential fuel rationing.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

‘India, other oil importers to bilaterally negotiate transit corridors with Iran’, Pg11

India to negotiate transit corridors with Iran for oil imports amidst geopolitical risks and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty: Moody's Ratings.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran; drone strike at UAE nuclear plant, Pg12

Trump warns Iran as drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant amidst stalled US-Iran talks, raising regional conflict fears.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Ebola outbreak in Congo & Uganda an 'emergency' of global concern, says WHO, Pg12

WHO declares Congo & Uganda Ebola outbreak a global health emergency after 80 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo virus.

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