News Analysis

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal Security

Social media platforms told to take down ‘obscene’ content, Pg1

Government mandates social media platforms to proactively remove obscene content, threatening legal action for non-compliance with IT Rules, 2021.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Governance

Gig workers to go on strike today against ‘exploitation’, Pg1

Gig workers strike against exploitation, demand labour rights and end to '10-20 minute delivery' mandates, seeking government intervention.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

​Too good to last, Pg8

India's industrial growth surges 6.7% in November 2025, fueled by restocking and GST cuts, but sustainability remains questionable.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World History

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

Analysis: US foreign policy shifts towards containing China and Russia, reshaping global power dynamics into a multipolar system.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

​Track record, Pg8

Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire highlights need for enhanced safety measures in AC coaches despite overall railway safety improvements.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

India faces 7,000 annual cleft surgery backlog despite NGOs performing 30,000 surgeries; calls for prioritizing cleft care.

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

Deaths most dishonourable, Pg9

Karnataka rocked by brutal 'honour killing' of pregnant woman for inter-caste marriage, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Law on ‘suspension of sentence’, Pg10

Supreme Court stays High Court's order suspending life sentence of MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, raising concerns over justice.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

India is now the fourth largest economy: Centre, Pg12

India becomes world's fourth-largest economy with $4.18 trillion GDP, surpassing Japan, and aims for third position by 2030.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Defence Ministry inks contracts for procurements for Army and Navy at a cost of over ₹4,600 cr., Pg12

Defence Ministry boosts Army and Navy capabilities with ₹4,666 crore procurement of carbines and torpedoes, enhancing indigenous defence manufacturing.

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

HAL enters civil market with Dhruv NG helicopter, Pg14

HAL's Dhruv NG helicopter successfully completes maiden flight, marking PSU's entry into civil aviation market and boosting indigenous manufacturing.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

China intensifies military drills around Taiwan simulating blockade, triggering condemnation and raising regional tensions amidst US arms sales and security concerns.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Study reveals Aeromonas bacteria's role in initiating ulcerative colitis by damaging gut macrophages, opening new diagnostic and treatment avenues.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: Polity

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's Former Prime Minister, dies at 80; India sends Jaishankar to funeral amid political transition and upcoming elections.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Controller General of Accounts to release data on the Central government's finances, including tax collections and capital expenditure, for November., Pg1

Fiscal deficit reaches 52.6% of FY26 target in April-October, data to be released by Controller General of Accounts.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

At PM meet, experts flag: Pvt investment, reforms, FDI outflow, Pg1

Economists urge reforms in land, agriculture, subsidies, and trade to boost private investment and propel India to 3rd largest economy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1

Bindra panel unveils blueprint to overhaul Indian sports governance, highlighting critical gaps and recommending professionalization for Olympic success by 2036.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Defence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes, Pg6

Defence Ministry inks Rs 4,666-crore deals acquiring 4.25 lakh CQB carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes to boost military.

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

Multi-role copter Dhruv completes maiden flight, Pg8

HAL's Dhruv New Generation helicopter completes maiden flight, eyes civil aviation sector with DGCA certification for indigenous Shakti engine.

GS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelims

Electrification of 'challenging' Western Ghats track complete, Pg10

Indian Railways achieves 99% broad gauge electrification with challenging Western Ghats project completion, enhancing connectivity between Bengaluru and Mangaluru.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Polity

History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13

Navigating a fragmented world: India seeks strategic autonomy amidst geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and multilateral institution dilemmas in 2026.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15

US sanctions trigger shift in Russian oil supply to India; new intermediaries emerge amidst fluctuating import volumes and rerouting strategies.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

India imposes tariffs on select steel products, Pg15

India levies 11-12% safeguard duty on specific steel products until April 2028 to protect domestic industry from imports.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

A third of Delhi's PM2.5 load has a secondary source: ammonium sulfate, Pg18

Delhi's air quality crisis deepens as ammonium sulfate, a secondary pollutant, contributes to one-third of PM2.5 pollution.

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