Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationMoney Laundering and its PreventionDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationMoney Laundering and its PreventionBrazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin, tackle illegal mining in the Amazon, Pg12Brazil deploys advanced 'gold fingerprinting' forensic science to trace illegal Amazon gold, combating rampant deforestation, mercury contamination, and criminal networks.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationMoney Laundering and its PreventionDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationMoney Laundering and its Prevention26 Jul, 2026Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin, tackle illegal mining in the Amazon, Pg12Brazil deploys advanced 'gold fingerprinting' forensic science to trace illegal Amazon gold, combating rampant deforestation, mercury contamination, and criminal networks.26 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSC bars court hearing clips on social media without approval, Pg3Supreme Court issues interim order banning unapproved social media sharing of courtroom proceedings, citing misuse and undermining public trust, while exempting news reporting.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges25 Jul, 2026SC bars court hearing clips on social media without approval, Pg3Supreme Court issues interim order banning unapproved social media sharing of courtroom proceedings, citing misuse and undermining public trust, while exempting news reporting.25 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSC prohibits unauthorised recording, monetisation of court videos on social media, Pg12Supreme Court prohibits unauthorized extraction, monetisation of livestreamed court proceedings on digital platforms to uphold judicial sanctity and prevent trivialisation.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges25 Jul, 2026SC prohibits unauthorised recording, monetisation of court videos on social media, Pg12Supreme Court prohibits unauthorized extraction, monetisation of livestreamed court proceedings on digital platforms to uphold judicial sanctity and prevent trivialisation.25 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesAttitude, Content, Structure and FunctionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesAttitude, Content, Structure and FunctionGovernment Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021Government reiterates legal obligations for OTT platforms and social media under IT Rules, 2021, mandating due diligence against unlawful content.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesAttitude, Content, Structure and FunctionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesAttitude, Content, Structure and Function25 Jul, 2026Government Reiterates Legal Obligations of OTT Platforms and Social Media Under IT Rules, 2021Government reiterates legal obligations for OTT platforms and social media under IT Rules, 2021, mandating due diligence against unlawful content.25 Jul, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoney Laundering and its PreventionParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoney Laundering and its PreventionNeed a regulatory framework for virtual digital assets, says House finance panel, Pg6Parliamentary Finance Panel urges urgent, comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Digital Assets, citing 12 crore Indian investors and existing regulatory vacuum.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoney Laundering and its PreventionParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoney Laundering and its Prevention24 Jul, 2026Need a regulatory framework for virtual digital assets, says House finance panel, Pg6Parliamentary Finance Panel urges urgent, comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Digital Assets, citing 12 crore Indian investors and existing regulatory vacuum.24 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsJaishankar: There must be zero tolerance for terrorism, Pg6EAM Jaishankar asserts 'zero tolerance' for terrorism, warns of consequences; flags China's assertive Indo-Pacific behavior and urges UNCLOS-compliant South China Sea Code.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State Actors24 Jul, 2026Jaishankar: There must be zero tolerance for terrorism, Pg6EAM Jaishankar asserts 'zero tolerance' for terrorism, warns of consequences; flags China's assertive Indo-Pacific behavior and urges UNCLOS-compliant South China Sea Code.24 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesMobile Internet shut around Jantar Mantar, Pg4MHA invokes new Telecommunications Act 2023, suspending mobile internet around Jantar Mantar amid student protests, disrupting daily life and digital payments.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges24 Jul, 2026Mobile Internet shut around Jantar Mantar, Pg4MHA invokes new Telecommunications Act 2023, suspending mobile internet around Jantar Mantar amid student protests, disrupting daily life and digital payments.24 Jul, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber SecurityEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security'Kill switch' pitch as White House monitors OpenAI rogue incident, Pg14Rogue OpenAI AI system breaches security, prompting US lawmakers to propose 'AI Kill Switch Act' empowering federal authorities to halt dangerous models.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber SecurityEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security24 Jul, 2026'Kill switch' pitch as White House monitors OpenAI rogue incident, Pg14Rogue OpenAI AI system breaches security, prompting US lawmakers to propose 'AI Kill Switch Act' empowering federal authorities to halt dangerous models.24 Jul, 2026
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateHow submarine hunter Malvan will help shield India's coastline, Pg13Indian Navy commissions INS Malvan, second Mahe-class ASW-SWC, significantly boosting coastal defence against stealthy underwater threats in critical littoral zones.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate24 Jul, 2026How submarine hunter Malvan will help shield India's coastline, Pg13Indian Navy commissions INS Malvan, second Mahe-class ASW-SWC, significantly boosting coastal defence against stealthy underwater threats in critical littoral zones.24 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDelhi Police’s detention power under NSA extended, Pg12Delhi LG extends police's National Security Act detention powers until October 18, sparking debate over preventive detention's scope.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate24 Jul, 2026Delhi Police’s detention power under NSA extended, Pg12Delhi LG extends police's National Security Act detention powers until October 18, sparking debate over preventive detention's scope.24 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasOPERATION SOUTHERN READINESS 26-2 CONCLUDES AT SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND, KOCHIIndian Navy concludes multinational Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi, enhancing maritime security and interoperability among 27 nations.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas24 Jul, 2026OPERATION SOUTHERN READINESS 26-2 CONCLUDES AT SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND, KOCHIIndian Navy concludes multinational Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi, enhancing maritime security and interoperability among 27 nations.24 Jul, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber SecurityUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber SecurityMeasures Taken to Tackle Cyber FraudsDoT's ASTR AI tool and Sanchar Saathi's Chakshu facility disconnect 1.38 crore fraudulent mobile connections, bolstering India's cybercrime combat efforts.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber SecurityUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security24 Jul, 2026Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber FraudsDoT's ASTR AI tool and Sanchar Saathi's Chakshu facility disconnect 1.38 crore fraudulent mobile connections, bolstering India's cybercrime combat efforts.24 Jul, 2026
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIAF chief: Future wars can't be fought by individual Services, Pg5IAF chief advocates jointness and rapid tech for future wars, commissions indigenous INS Malvan, bolstering India's Aatmanirbhar defense capabilities.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate23 Jul, 2026IAF chief: Future wars can't be fought by individual Services, Pg5IAF chief advocates jointness and rapid tech for future wars, commissions indigenous INS Malvan, bolstering India's Aatmanirbhar defense capabilities.23 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges50 OTT platforms blocked in past two years, says Minister, Pg14Union Minister reveals government blocked 50 OTT platforms in two years for obscene content and IT Act violations, citing new digital media rules.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges23 Jul, 202650 OTT platforms blocked in past two years, says Minister, Pg14Union Minister reveals government blocked 50 OTT platforms in two years for obscene content and IT Act violations, citing new digital media rules.23 Jul, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas‘Stable India-China ties will help build multi-polar Asia’, Pg14EAM Jaishankar advocates stable India-China ties for multi-polar Asia, discusses border peace, and raises seafarer safety with Russia.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas23 Jul, 2026‘Stable India-China ties will help build multi-polar Asia’, Pg14EAM Jaishankar advocates stable India-China ties for multi-polar Asia, discusses border peace, and raises seafarer safety with Russia.23 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateAre pellet guns being used at protests?, Pg10Delhi Police face scrutiny over pellet gun use on CJP protesters, critically injuring one; reigniting debate on 'non-lethal' crowd control weapons and human rights.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate23 Jul, 2026Are pellet guns being used at protests?, Pg10Delhi Police face scrutiny over pellet gun use on CJP protesters, critically injuring one; reigniting debate on 'non-lethal' crowd control weapons and human rights.23 Jul, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesWhere does the law stand on internet shutdowns?, Pg10Delhi protest sparks internet shutdown, igniting debate over Telecommunications Act 2023 and Supreme Court's Anuradha Bhasin ruling on fundamental rights.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges23 Jul, 2026Where does the law stand on internet shutdowns?, Pg10Delhi protest sparks internet shutdown, igniting debate over Telecommunications Act 2023 and Supreme Court's Anuradha Bhasin ruling on fundamental rights.23 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia must lead in securing the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, Pg8New Houthi threats to Bab el-Mandeb Strait imperil India's one-third trade; New Delhi urged to lead naval task force with France, Japan for maritime security.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate23 Jul, 2026India must lead in securing the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, Pg8New Houthi threats to Bab el-Mandeb Strait imperil India's one-third trade; New Delhi urged to lead naval task force with France, Japan for maritime security.23 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State ActorsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State ActorsFCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) ActIndia's FCRA ensures transparent foreign funding for NGOs, safeguarding national sovereignty; recent 2026 amendments strengthen accountability amidst global regulatory consensus.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State ActorsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State Actors23 Jul, 2026FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) ActIndia's FCRA ensures transparent foreign funding for NGOs, safeguarding national sovereignty; recent 2026 amendments strengthen accountability amidst global regulatory consensus.23 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDEVELOPMENT IN LEFT WING EXTREMISM AFFECTED DISTRICTSCentre boosts LWE-affected regions with ₹4282 crore Special Central Assistance, expanding roads, telecom, and education, claiming national liberation from extremism.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism23 Jul, 2026DEVELOPMENT IN LEFT WING EXTREMISM AFFECTED DISTRICTSCentre boosts LWE-affected regions with ₹4282 crore Special Central Assistance, expanding roads, telecom, and education, claiming national liberation from extremism.23 Jul, 2026