News Analysis

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Iran says U.S. violated peace deal as both sides trade fire, Pg1

US and Iran exchange fire in Gulf, violating peace deal; Strait of Hormuz shipping threatened amidst escalating tensions.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

NIA chargesheets 3 more accused in Red Fort blast case, Pg6

NIA chargesheets three more, including absconder and AGuH founding member, in 2025 Red Fort blast case, revealing terror module's IED plot.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Modi hands over ‘Made in India’ vessel to Seychelles, Pg6

PM Modi gifts 'Made in India' PS LESPWAR patrol vessel to Seychelles, bolstering maritime security and deepening strategic partnership under Vision MAHASAGAR.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

SIR enumeration in Delhi and four States to begin on June 30, Pg6

Election Commission begins massive Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi and four states, aiming to prune voter lists after Supreme Court upheld validity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Shah attacks cab aggregators over ‘unfair’ business model, Pg8

Amit Shah attacks cab aggregators for 'unfair' practices, launches Bharat Taxi cooperative platform to empower drivers and ensure fair fares.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

How saving elephants helps forests breathe easier, Pg8

India's elephant reserves boost forest carbon storage by 38%, aiding climate goals; study emphasizes habitat quality over mere declarations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Govt. to launch affordable digital management system for clinics, Pg8

Union Health Ministry launches e-Sushrut@Clinic, an affordable C-DAC-developed digital management system, to revolutionize small outpatient clinics' efficiency and patient care.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

This hardy coffee hybrid may be your morning cup of the future, Pg10

Genomic evidence confirms climate-resilient Coffea x libex hybrid, promising higher yields and efficient processing for future global coffee production.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsPrelims

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

Shocking report uncovers 'fake patent' racket selling UK design registrations to Indian academics, manipulating research integrity and academic promotion systems.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

New technique tests TB drugs’ effectiveness in just 50 hours, Pg10

Scientists develop Raman-DIP, a revolutionary single-cell imaging technique, to test TB drug effectiveness in just 50 hours with 100% accuracy.

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

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Scientists develop molecular photo-switches to 'bottle' solar thermal energy, offering efficient storage for heating and cooking, complementing India's 150 GW solar capacity.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Governance

Which document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11

MEA official clarifies passports, Aadhaar, and voter IDs are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, exposing complex legal framework and lack of universal document.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?, Pg11

Delhi's ambitious EV Policy 2.0, targeting ICE vehicle bans by 2027-28, faces industry backlash over production scale, charging infrastructure, and financing gaps.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11

Union MHA amends FCRA Rules for tenth time, imposing stricter disclosure, activity restrictions, and higher fees on NGOs, sparking opposition concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

IRAN-U.S Truce Under Test, Pg1

Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, escalating US-Iran tensions as both nations launch retaliatory strikes, testing fragile peace deal.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1

MP police expose vast interstate railway network smuggling protected turtles from Ganga basin to global pet markets, prompting coordinated crackdown.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Gaganyaan uncrewed test flight may be pushed, likely to impact launch of human space flight, Pg2

India's ambitious Gaganyaan human space flight faces potential delay to 2028 as ISRO pushes uncrewed test flight to Q3 2027, prioritizing astronaut safety.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Humiliation, won't give up arms: Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, Pg10

Militant group Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon peace deal, vowing to retain arms and threatening civil war.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: World Geography

In sizzling Europe, trains, nuclear plants and factories cannot take the heat either, Pg10

Sizzling Europe buckles under extreme heat, crippling trains, nuclear plants, and factories, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerability to intensifying climate change.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelims

EU carbon tax: Govt to shoulder 90% compliance bill of MSMEs, Pg11

India to absorb 90% of MSME compliance costs for EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, shielding exports from Rs 20 lakh per unit burden.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US firms, Pg11

US partially reverses AI ban, allowing Anthropic's Mythos 5 for critical infrastructure firms amid national security fears, sparking debate on tech oversight.

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