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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

West Asia war escalates, spikes oil, strands flyers, Pg1

West Asia war escalates as Iran, allies attack Israel, US targets; oil prices surge amid regional conflict and rising casualties.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

India, Canada ink uranium deal as Carney meets Modi, Pg1

India and Canada reset strained ties with uranium deal, CEPA talks, and security cooperation despite Nijjar case tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Israel, the U.S. and a war to build a unipolar West Asia, Pg6

U.S.-Israeli strikes ignite regional war with Iran following assassination of Supreme Leader, threatening global energy security and geopolitical stability.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Education Sector

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The waning sheen, Pg6

GST collections surge 8.1% in February, import IGST spikes 17%, rupee depreciation and rising input costs threaten price stability.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

​New reality, Pg6

New GDP series (base year 2022-23) projects 7.6% growth for FY26, revises economic size downwards by 3.3%.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyEthicsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Rethinking tax searches for the digital age, Pg7

Supreme Court examines the legality of income tax searches in the digital age, balancing state power and informational privacy.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Rupture across the Durand Line, Pg8

Pakistan-Afghanistan ties worsen as military clashes escalate; experts analyze the ruptures and future implications along the Durand Line.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Indian Diaspora

Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan, Bahrain Kings, Pg10

PM Modi engages Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan & Bahrain Kings amid West Asia conflict, addressing regional stability and Indian community's safety.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Indian warships on standby for humanitarian operations, Pg10

Indian Navy enhances readiness in West Asia; Operation Sankalp warships on standby for humanitarian aid amidst escalating tensions and maritime security.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Health Sector

SC to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusion, Pg12

Supreme Court examines mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in blood banks to ensure safer transfusions and protect fundamental right to life.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS2: Education SectorGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Indian Diaspora

India-Canada CEPA by year-end, defence dialogue established, Pg1

India and Canada reset relations, targeting CEPA by year-end, enhanced defence cooperation, and $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGS3: Government Budgeting

EPFO trustees for 8.25% rate, its investment panel had suggested 8.1%, Pg1

EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate for 2025-26 despite internal panel suggesting 8.1%, projecting a deficit of ₹944.06 crore.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Health Sector

Breast cancer cases to rise by one-third globally, says Lancet study, Pg8

Lancet study projects 3.5 million breast cancer cases by 2050, disproportionately impacting low-income countries due to limited access.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

AI 'hallucination' again in a trial court order, SC talks of 'institutional concern', Pg9

Supreme Court flags 'misconduct' over AI-fabricated judgments, raising concerns about judicial process and accountability in Andhra Pradesh case.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

As conflict roils markets, pain will be felt widely, Pg10

West Asia conflict triggers market turmoil; Sensex plunges 1.29%, oil prices surge, impacting Indian economy and diaspora remittances.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Navigating volatile Af-Pak belt requires Delhi to be nimble, Pg10

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions escalate amid terror attacks, border disputes, and accusations, impacting regional stability and requiring India's strategic response.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

US and Israel may not be prepared for Iran's resilience, Pg11

US-Israel offensive against Iran escalates tensions, risking regional war and impacting India's interests and diaspora security.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran's power pyramid, with Supreme Leader at the top, Pg13

Iran grapples with leadership transition after Supreme Leader's assassination, triggering constitutional procedures and power struggles amidst regional tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

France to boost nuclear arsenal amid emerging security threats, Pg14

France to modernize nuclear arsenal and offer European partners nuclear deterrence cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Exporters worried by UAE trade disruption, rise in freight rates, Pg15

West Asia conflict disrupts India-UAE trade, raising exporter concerns over freight rates and supply chain vulnerabilities post FTA.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

CAD widens to 1.3% in Q3, reserves shrink by $24.4-bn, Pg15

India's CAD widens to 1.3% of GDP in Q3 2025-26, forex reserves shrink by $24.4 billion amidst trade deficit.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India may look at increasing Russian oil imports as flows via Hormuz dry up, Pg15

Geopolitical tensions disrupt Hormuz oil flows; India considers boosting Russian crude imports for energy security amid supply concerns.

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