News Analysis

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal Security

Attack on one of us is an attack on both, says Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact, Pg1

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact signals unified front amidst regional tensions post-Israel's strike on Qatar, enhancing deterrence against aggression.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

U.S. visas of Indian executives revoked over ‘drug trafficking’, Pg1

U.S. revokes visas of Indian executives, families over fentanyl precursor smuggling, escalating Indo-U.S. tensions on drug trafficking.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Holistic approach, Pg10

Supreme Court considers prosecuting farmers for stubble burning as CAQM fails to curb air pollution effectively due to political pressure.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Post-Independence India

Troubled transition, Pg10

Nepal's government collapses amidst violent protests; interim government appointed to oversee elections after unconstitutional dissolution of parliament.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Should India overlook boundary issues while normalising ties with China?, Pg11

Experts debate if India can normalize China ties amidst border disputes and China's growing South Asia influence.

GS 2: International Relations

Why did India condemn Doha strike?, Pg12

India condemns Israel's Doha strike, signaling shift amid Gaza concerns and strategic Gulf ties, especially with Qatar.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

How the DeepSeek-R1 AI model was taught to teach itself to reason, Pg13

DeepSeek-R1 AI model learns reasoning through reinforcement learning, achieving human-level performance in math and coding without human examples.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Army scales up induction of drones, aims to make every soldier a drone operator, Pg14

Indian Army to equip every soldier with drone operation skills, enhancing combat, surveillance, and logistical capabilities for modern warfare.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal Security

India studying defence pact between Saudi, Pak.; vows to guard its interests, Pg14

India assesses Saudi-Pakistan defense pact amid regional security concerns, vowing to safeguard national interests and monitor implications for stability.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthics

A year before Adani case ex-parte gag, Supreme Court had warned of ‘SLAPP’ against journalists, Pg15

Supreme Court cautions against 'SLAPP' suits, emphasizing free speech and public participation, while staying Adani case gag order.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

U.S. to revoke waiver on Chabahar port sanctions, Pg16

U.S. revokes Chabahar port sanctions waiver, jeopardizing India's regional connectivity plans and investments after a 10-year lease agreement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelims

EPFO’s ‘Passbook Lite’ to provide easy access to PF details, Pg16

EPFO introduces 'Passbook Lite' for simplified PF access and online Annexure K, enhancing transparency and reducing member grievances.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Ageing arteries, lingering risks: COVID’s quiet impact on heart health, Pg II.

COVID-19 survivors exhibit accelerated arterial stiffening, resembling 5-10 years of vascular aging, especially in women, raising long-term cardiovascular risks.

GS 2: International Relations

EU's overture, Pg 12.

The European Union (EU) released a new strategy document framing India as an indispensable partner, signaling a shift from decades of neglect to a comprehensive strategic agenda covering trade, technology, and security cooperation.

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