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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Battered Iran attacks oil infra targets in West Asia, Pg1

Iran-Israel conflict escalates as attacks target oil infrastructure and US missions across West Asia, disrupting energy markets and regional stability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Pakistan’s arms sales drive calls for India’s attention, Pg6

Pakistan's arms sales surge to $13 billion, raising concerns for India's regional influence and security amid geopolitical shifts.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Safety last, Pg6

Deadly firecracker factory explosions in Andhra Pradesh and Nagpur expose lax safety norms and regulatory oversight, claiming dozens of lives.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

​A reboot, Pg6

India and Canada reset relations post-Nijjar killing, focusing on trade, energy, and security cooperation amid geopolitical shifts.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India’s need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard, Pg6

SEBI considers mandatory R&D disclosure norms to boost corporate innovation and transparency, potentially reshaping investment strategies and market dynamics.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Aligning religious tourism with ecology, Pg7

Balancing faith and forests: Guidelines proposed for sustainable religious tourism in ecologically sensitive zones, ensuring conservation and community rights.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran threaten global fuel trade, Pg7

U.S.-Israel attack on Iran disrupts global fuel trade, threatens energy security with Strait of Hormuz closure and rising oil prices.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

On India’s fighter jet acquisitions, Pg8

India's Rafale deal faces tech transfer hurdles; France denies source code access, impacting indigenous weapon integration and strategic autonomy.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: E Technology in Aid of FarmersGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

What are the AI Impact Casebooks released in the AI Summit 2026?, Pg9

AI Impact Casebooks showcase AI's transformative potential across sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and accessibility, empowering marginalized communities in the Global South.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Centre inks ₹5,000-cr. deal to strengthen maritime security, Pg10

India bolsters maritime security with ₹5,083 crore deals for helicopters and missiles, enhancing coastal defense and naval capabilities.

GS 2: International RelationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian Diaspora

Understanding geopolitical factors behind India’s silence over Khamenei death, Pg11

India's strategic silence on Khamenei's death reflects complex geopolitical balancing act amid US sanctions, ties with Israel and Gulf nations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India cannot remain ‘impervious’ if its citizens are hurt in Gulf conflict: govt., Pg11

India expresses 'grave anxiety' over Gulf conflict, prioritizes safety of 1 crore citizens, warns of trade, energy supply chain disruptions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Education Sector

Why India needs to radically rethink its doctoral education programmes, Pg II

India urged to overhaul Ph.D. programs, mirroring China's 'practical Ph.D.' model, focusing on real-world impact over publications.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology

Megamaser: cosmic light show, PgII

MeerKAT telescope discovers most distant hydroxyl 'gigamaser', a cosmic beacon from galaxy billions of lightyears away, aiding universe evolution study.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India has 'reasonably comfortable' oil stocks, enough for 6-8 weeks, Pg1

India maintains 6-8 weeks of oil reserves amidst Middle East tensions, diversifying sources to ensure energy security and affordability.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Pahalgam attack GoPro activated in China: NIA, Pg1

NIA seeks China's help in Pahalgam terror attack probe, tracing GoPro camera's supply chain and user details via Letter Rogatory.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Contractor of Ratle project dumped muck in Chenab, NGT finds, Pg2

NGT penalizes MEIL for Chenab river pollution during Ratle project, orders restoration cost payment and biodiversity park development.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Health Sector

India ranks 2nd globally for overweight, obese children, Pg8

India ranks 2nd globally with 41 million overweight children, posing severe health risks by 2040, demanding urgent policy interventions.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

High chances of El Niño after July, says WMO, Pg8

WMO forecasts high El Niño probability post-July, potentially disrupting Indian monsoon patterns and raising global land temperatures significantly.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: E Technology in Aid of FarmersGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

On fertiliser prices, strategy, not firefighting, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions threaten India's fertilizer supply; strategic policy shifts needed to curb over-consumption and import dependence for food security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Mind the expertise gap in NGT, Pg10

Investigation reveals expertise gaps in NGT, raising concerns over impartial environmental governance and project clearances favoring developers, 2020-2025.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Investment Models

India and Canada can be friends in need, Pg11

India and Canada deepen ties with new agreements on renewable energy, critical minerals, and technology, aiming for resilient partnership.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

1 in 3 auctioned coal blocks miss operational deadlines, Pg15

Coal block auction failures: 31 of 98 miss deadlines, hindering domestic output and increasing import dependence despite policy interventions.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Canada uranium deal key to nuclear expansion plans, Pg16

India secures uranium supply deal with Canada for $1.9 billion to boost nuclear energy production by 2047.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Indian Diaspora

The Gulf stream, Pg17

Millions of Indians in Gulf face uncertainty amidst rising tensions; India prioritizes their safety and well-being, assures support.

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