News Analysis

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Intel grid linked to NPR with details of 119 crore residents, Pg1

NATGRID links with NPR database of 119 crore residents enhancing surveillance capabilities for security agencies using 'Gandiva' tool.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Economy

A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy, Pg8

Indian Foreign Policy faces challenges in 2025 due to strained US relations, regional instability, and economic pressures.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Governance

The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems, Pg8

Urban planning must prioritize inclusivity, addressing linguistic and cultural barriers to ensure equitable access and belonging for all residents.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International Relations

​Fragile attractiveness, Pg8

US Tariffs Trigger FDI Exodus: India's Investment Fragility Exposed, corporate tax rate cuts failed to bolster confidence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Doping menace, Pg8

India tops global doping charts for third year, jeopardizing Olympic bid despite anti-doping efforts and new legislation.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CultureEthics

Can propaganda be great art?, Pg9

Debate resurfaces on whether propaganda can be great art, citing films like 'Dhurandhar' and their impact on society.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

U.S. naval moves against Venezuela, Pg10

U.S. escalates naval actions against Venezuela, seizing oil tankers amidst sanctions and geopolitical tensions over subsidized oil trade.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Indian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’, Pg12

Indian Army relaxes social media policy allowing 'passive participation' for personnel while safeguarding operational security, effective immediately.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

Constitution of India released in Santhali language, Pg14

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali, empowering tribal communities across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Circulatory system ailments caused most deaths in 2023: report, Pg14

Circulatory diseases caused 36.4% of medically certified deaths in India during 2023, with younger population increasingly affected, says RGI report.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

FSSAI bars food firms from terming herbal infusions ‘tea’, Pg14

FSSAI prohibits food companies from labeling herbal infusions as 'tea' if not derived from Camellia sinensis plant.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished, PgII

India accounts for one-third of global rabies deaths, disproportionately affecting impoverished populations due to unaffordable treatment and healthcare inaccessibility.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

New experimental obesity drugs targeting energy production process of cell developed, PgII

Scientists develop experimental obesity drugs targeting mitochondria to boost calorie burn, offering potential for safer, more effective weight loss treatments.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Top Maoist with Rs 1-cr bounty among six killed in Odisha, Pg1

Top Maoist leader Paka Hanumanthu, carrying ₹1 crore bounty, killed in Odisha encounter; Centre hails 'Naxal-free Bharat' milestone.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

HC can now test spl marriage Act's constitutional validity, Pg3

Delhi HC to examine Special Marriage Act's validity after SC rejects Centre's plea to transfer case challenging public notice requirement.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Polity

The good news is, lower-income states are catching up, Pg8

Lower-income states like UP, Rajasthan, and Bihar exhibit faster growth post-pandemic due to increased public capital expenditure.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelims

Revised definition of Aravallis will hurt its ecology, Pg8

Supreme Court's revised Aravalli definition, based on flawed statistics, threatens ecological integrity by prioritizing administrative ease over scientific evidence, enabling mining.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

After year of successes, ISRO set for big leaps, Pg8

ISRO's successful LVM3-M4 launch demonstrates heavy satellite deployment capability, paving way for Gaganyaan and advanced space missions.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Donors should be anonymous, Pg9

Electoral bond ban flips political funding: BJP dominates with 85% share in 2024-25, opposition funding declines drastically.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Economy

Higher education bill frees our universities, Pg9

VBSA Bill 2025 aims to unify higher education regulators, enhance autonomy, and shift focus to outcome-based evaluation.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelims

In Indian Ocean region, 100 villages to be tsunami-ready, Pg11

India to certify 100 villages as 'tsunami-ready' in Indian Ocean region by 2026, enhancing disaster preparedness and community resilience.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

1st flight lands at Navi Mumbai airport as commercial ops begin, Pg12

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) commences commercial operations with IndiGo flight, easing congestion at Mumbai's existing airport.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelims

A year of deepening political divides sets stage for another, Pg13

India braces for intense political activity in 2026 with crucial state elections, delimitation debates, and leadership changes.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social Justice

Native-language AI gains ground in startup hirings, Pg15

Startups leverage native-language AI for inclusive hiring, bridging language gaps and accelerating recruitment in diverse talent pools.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Japan to test mine rare-earth mud from deep seabed, Pg15

Japan pioneers deep seabed rare-earth mining, aiming for supply chain security amid China's export controls and geopolitical tensions.

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