News Analysis

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Trump announces 100% tariff on import of patented pharma products, Pg1

Trump's 100% tariff on patented pharma imports threatens Indian drug exports, impacting companies like Sun Pharma and PLI schemes.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Post-Independence India

Wangchuk held under NSA, Pg 1.

Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA amid protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule; tensions escalate after police firing.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster Management

Review Char Dham road order: Joshi, Karan Singh to CJI, Pg8.

Petition urges Supreme Court to review Char Dham road widening order amid environmental concerns and disaster risks in fragile Himalayan region.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

India needs a plan, Pg 10.

WTO scrutiny intensifies as China ends SDT; India faces pressure to reform agricultural subsidies and trade policies.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & Technology

Identify and suggest action against apps used by terror groups: Shah, Pg12.

Amit Shah directs crackdown on terror groups exploiting lesser-known encrypted apps to evade surveillance and coordinate attacks.

GS 2: PolityPrelims

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

R Venkataramani secures reappointment as Attorney General of India for two more years, effective October 1st.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Govt transfers over ₹540 cr to farmers in three flood-hit states, Pg15.

Centre disburses ₹540 crore under PM-KISAN to flood-hit farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand as relief measure.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

H-1B visa fee risks to services sector appear manageable, but exist: FinMin, Pg15.

Finance Ministry flags H-1B visa fee impact on Indian services, urges states for deregulation to boost economic resilience.

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

India-EU strategic agenda, Pg 18.

India and EU to bolster strategic ties focusing trade, technology, security, and connectivity ahead of leaders' summit in February.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

MiG-21 bows out: road ahead for IAF's dwindling fighter fleet, Pg18.

IAF retires MiG-21s amid dwindling squadron strength, raising concerns over defense capabilities against China and Pakistan by 2035.

GS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelims

Traditional Products of Devbhoomi awarded with special GI Tag

Uttarakhand's traditional crafts, including Bhotia Daan carpets and Nainital Moombatti candles, receive Geographical Indication (GI) tags, boosting local artisans.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Container tracking: Upgraded logistics data bank system

Logistics Data Bank (LDB) system's upgraded version offers real-time tracking of export containers and truck movements nationwide, enhancing supply chain efficiency.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Economy

‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1

States voice concerns over GST revenue losses and eroding fiscal autonomy due to Centre's policies, demand compensation discussion.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Trump slaps tariffs on drugs, trucks, furniture, Pg1.

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a fresh set of high tariffs on imported goods, including pharmaceuticals, trucks, and furniture, as part of his administration’s trade and economic strategy.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Upgrading shipyards, Pg8

India unveils ₹69,725 crore shipbuilding package aiming to boost capacity to 4.5 million gross tonnage by upgrading shipyards.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Polity

Shaping the next chapter of the Indian story, Pg8

Article praises PM Modi's work ethic, focus on citizen-centric governance, and cooperative federalism for India's progress and economic statecraft.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelims

Bloody Sundays, Pg8

Asia Cup cricket marred by political tensions as India-Pakistan rivalry intensifies, overshadowing sporting spirit and traditional protocols.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Polity

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

Nepal's PM Oli resigns amidst Gen Z protests, former Chief Justice Karki appointed interim PM, fresh elections scheduled, political turmoil continues.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelims

In 2019, three Ministries gave nod to Ladakh’s tribal status, Pg10

Ladakh's tribal status bid: Ministries approved Sixth Schedule inclusion in 2019, reveals NCST minutes.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social Justice

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI to arrest two absconding police officers accused in the custodial death of 25-year-old Deva Pardhi, warning of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

AFSPA extended in parts of Manipur, Arunachal, and Nagaland for six months, Pg11

AFSPA extended for six months in parts of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland due to ongoing security concerns.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster Management

Recall Char Dham project judgment: ex-Minister, environmentalists to SC, Pg12

Ex-Ministers and environmentalists petition SC to review Char Dham road widening judgment, citing ecological damage and increased disasters.

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

Govt. survey on R&D in India gets weak response from private sector, Pg12

Low private sector response threatens delay in Science & Technology Ministry's R&D survey publication, raising concerns over innovation spending.

GS 3: Science & Technology

MiG-21 jets fly into history after 6 decades of service, Pg12.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally decommissioned the MiG-21 fighter jets at a grand ceremony in Chandigarh, marking the end of the aircraft’s nearly 60-year-long operational journey in India’s defence history.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Tehran, Moscow ink $25bn nuclear deal, Pg14

Iran and Russia ink $25 billion deal to construct four new nuclear power plants in Hormozgan amid UN sanctions.

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