News Analysis

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Barring one, entire top leadership of Maoists wiped out from country, Shah tells Lok Sabha, Pg1

Amit Shah declares near-elimination of Maoist leadership, citing 706 deaths, 2,218 arrests, and 4,800 surrenders in past three years.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Manufacturing, capital goods lift IIP growth to 5.2% in Feb., Pg1

IIP surges to 5.2% in February, fueled by manufacturing and capital goods sectors; consumer demand remains sluggish.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social Justice

Newfound brain network ‘SCAN’ implicated in Parkinson’s disease, Pg2

Parkinson's breakthrough: 'SCAN' brain network discovery offers precise treatment targets, showing reduced tremors and improved stability via TMS therapy.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Falcon 9 reentry pollutes upper atmosphere, Pg2

SpaceX Falcon 9 reentry causes upper atmosphere pollution; lithium levels surge tenfold, raising ozone layer concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

​Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

The continued pursuit of the perfect election, Pg6

Election Commission tackles '4M' challenges: Money, muscle, misinformation, MCC violations, ensuring fair polls across states and UTs.

GS 2: International Relations

Going downhill, Pg6

Trump's Iran policy unravels as conflict escalates, negotiations stall, and ground invasion looms amid rising crude prices.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social Justice

A flame the state cannot guarantee, Pg6

LPG crisis exposes PMUY's vulnerability: Supply chain disruptions disproportionately impact poor women, highlighting gaps in welfare architecture and sovereign guarantee.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Indian Society

Shielding ‘choice’ from ‘honour’, Pg7

Karnataka's new 'Freedom of Choice in Marriage' bill protects inter-caste couples facing honour crimes, offering legal safeguards and institutional support.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian Society

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International Relations

U.S.-Israel-Iran war puts India’s EV gap in focus, Pg7

US-Iran conflict exposes India's EV adoption gap versus China, highlighting energy vulnerability amid rising oil prices and supply risks.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelims

On the implications of euthanasia, Pg8

Supreme Court's euthanasia ruling sparks debate on ethics, autonomy, and potential misuse, balancing individual rights with societal values.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Govt. retains interest rates on small savings schemes, Pg12

Government maintains steady interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF and NSC for eighth consecutive quarter, effective April 1, 2026.

GS 2: International Relations

India, Russia hold consultations amid crisis in West Asia, Pg12

India and Russia discuss bilateral ties and West Asia crisis amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, focusing on BRICS complications.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International Relations

Rough weather, Pg3

War-induced input price hikes and freight costs threaten India's fertilizer imports, with natural gas supply fluctuating amid West Asia tensions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

AI chatbots for water woes redressal in Capital soon, Pg5

Delhi Jal Board integrates AI chatbots and mobile app for real-time water issue redressal, enhancing transparency and accountability.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: PolityPrelims

Caste enumeration in Ph-2, says Census Commissioner, Pg7

Census 2027 to include caste enumeration in second phase after CCPA decision, ensuring data confidentiality and covering vast demographic landscape.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Over 2.37 lakh electors to vote from home: EC, Pg7

EC facilitates home voting for 2.37 lakh elderly and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry before April 9 polls.

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

Tele MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme of India. An initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India), Pg9

Tele MANAS initiative by Health Ministry provides 24/7 mental health support via helpline, app in multiple languages, aiding 30+ lakh calls.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Economy

Changes in insolvency law will help save viable businesses: FM, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes IBC Amendment Bill 2025, streamlining insolvency resolution and empowering creditors for efficient business revival.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Governance

MHA's AI vision: Predictive policing, dark web monitoring, ending mule accounts, Pg10

MHA leverages AI for predictive policing, cybercrime monitoring, and fraud prevention, enhancing India's internal security architecture and modernizing cybercrime reporting.

GS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelims

Sex test in sports takes toll on right to equality, Pg12

IOC's SRY test mandate for women athletes sparks equality concerns, disproportionately impacting Global South and violating privacy.

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

Denotified, Nomadic Tribes have always been ignored. Census can fix that, Pg13

Census 2027 urged to include Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic Tribes (DNT/NT) for recognition and justice after decades of neglect.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelims

We have built the pipes. Now unblock the last mile, Pg13

Report reveals underutilization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes despite SNA-SPARSH implementation, highlighting last-mile delivery challenges and procedural bottlenecks.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal Security

PACL ‘fraud’ case: ED restitutes assets worth Rs 15,582-cr, Pg17

ED recovers ₹15,582 crore in PACL fraud, transferring 455 properties to Lodha Committee for investor restitution.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Is global warming being measured comprehensively? A new study flags gaps, Pg18

New study proposes Radiative Forcing-based Accounting (RFA) to improve measurement of global warming impact of different greenhouse gases.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

10 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21

Strait of Hormuz closure strands 10 foreign tankers bound for India, impacting LPG, crude oil, and LNG supplies.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

RBI's new foreign exchange cap to stem rupee slide, Pg21

RBI caps banks' forex exposure at $100 million amid rupee's fall due to West Asia conflict.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Cameroon WTO meet inconclusive, discussions to continue in Geneva, Pg21

WTO's MC14 in Cameroon ends without consensus as US demand for 5-year e-commerce tax moratorium stalls negotiations.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & Technology

Independent news creators on Centre's radar as it eyes tighter control over content, Pg21

Government seeks tighter control over independent news creators via IT Rules amendment, raising concerns about online speech regulation.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Proposals worth ₹7,104 cr cleared under ECMS, Pg21

Centre approves ₹7,104 crore investment across 29 applications under electronics component manufacturing scheme, creating 14,246 jobs.

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