News Analysis

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

MeitY mandates registration for e-sports firms starting May 1st under the Online Gaming Act, 2025.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: Social Justice

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6

Article advocates sectoral plurilateralism: India should forge smaller, focused partnerships in space, digital infrastructure, and AI for geopolitical stability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

​Common concerns, Pg6

India and South Korea aim for $50 billion trade by 2030, strengthening strategic ties amid global economic uncertainty.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal Security

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with German counterpart in Berlin, Pg10

India and Germany deepen defence ties with co-production focus, sign cooperation roadmap during Rajnath Singh's Berlin visit.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyEthics

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.

GS 2: International Relations

China praises African states for blocking Taiwan aircraft, Pg14

China pressures African nations to deny Taiwan's President airspace access, escalating diplomatic tensions and forcing trip cancellation to Eswatini.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelims

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

UN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

Athletics Integrity Unit flags India's inadequate anti-doping program, jeopardizing Olympic bid amidst rising doping offenses from 2022-25.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social Justice

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

China can no longer be silent on West Asia war, Pg13

China confronts US blockade of Iranian ports, balancing economic interests with geopolitical strategy amidst rising West Asia tensions.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International Relations

Rupee's slide reflects problems beyond Iran conflict, Pg13

Rupee's persistent depreciation driven by capital outflows amid trade tensions and lack of domestic AI investment opportunities.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelims

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

Delimitation row: Southern states fear loss of political power due to frozen constituencies based on 1971 census.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International Relations

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply, doubling prices and threatening India's Kharif season; biostimulants offer a solution for enhanced nutrient efficiency.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

Ethanol blending permitted in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under Essential Commodities Act, 1955, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

How CERC plans to make 'one grid one price' a reality in power sector, Pg19

CERC proposes 'one grid one price' via market coupling, assigning Grid India as central operator for uniform electricity pricing.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19

RBI flags inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Niño, and energy prices; projects 6.9% GDP growth in 2026-27.

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