GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGreat Nicobar plan triggers fresh concerns among locals, Pg1Great Nicobar Island project's tribal relocation plan faces opposition due to consent issues and unclear implementation details.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGreat Nicobar plan triggers fresh concerns among locals, Pg1Great Nicobar Island project's tribal relocation plan faces opposition due to consent issues and unclear implementation details.
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.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.Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1Russia assures India of steady oil, LNG, and fertilizer supplies amidst global energy insecurity and geopolitical tensions, strengthening bilateral ties.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.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.Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1Russia assures India of steady oil, LNG, and fertilizer supplies amidst global energy insecurity and geopolitical tensions, strengthening bilateral ties.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceFear of the foreign, Pg8Controversial FCRA amendment empowers Centre to seize assets of organizations losing foreign funding licenses, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceFear of the foreign, Pg8Controversial FCRA amendment empowers Centre to seize assets of organizations losing foreign funding licenses, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.
GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementLessons unlearned, Pg8Bihar temple stampede claims nine lives due to mismanagement; highlights need for improved crowd control strategies and disaster preparedness.GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementLessons unlearned, Pg8Bihar temple stampede claims nine lives due to mismanagement; highlights need for improved crowd control strategies and disaster preparedness.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIran may be losing the battles, but it might still win the war, Pg8Despite tactical losses, Iran leverages resilience, regional influence, and global economic factors to strategically counter US pressure.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIran may be losing the battles, but it might still win the war, Pg8Despite tactical losses, Iran leverages resilience, regional influence, and global economic factors to strategically counter US pressure.
GS 2: International RelationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsA year after tensions over Operation Sindoor, India and Azerbaijan to reset ties, Pg10India and Azerbaijan reset diplomatic ties after Operation Sindoor tensions, focusing on trade, energy, and counter-terrorism cooperation.GS 2: International RelationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsA year after tensions over Operation Sindoor, India and Azerbaijan to reset ties, Pg10India and Azerbaijan reset diplomatic ties after Operation Sindoor tensions, focusing on trade, energy, and counter-terrorism cooperation.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismHome Ministry revises classification of districts affected by left-wing extremism, Pg10Home Ministry reclassifies LWE-affected districts into 'LWE affected', 'districts of concern', and 'legacy and thrust districts', signaling evolving counter-Naxal strategy.GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismHome Ministry revises classification of districts affected by left-wing extremism, Pg10Home Ministry reclassifies LWE-affected districts into 'LWE affected', 'districts of concern', and 'legacy and thrust districts', signaling evolving counter-Naxal strategy.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationCompliance eased for managing plastic waste, Pg12India amends Plastic Waste Management Rules, easing compliance with tradable certificates and deferred targets amid concerns over enforcement.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationCompliance eased for managing plastic waste, Pg12India amends Plastic Waste Management Rules, easing compliance with tradable certificates and deferred targets amid concerns over enforcement.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndigenous stealth frigate INS Taragiri commissioned, Pg12INS Taragiri, stealth frigate with advanced missile and anti-submarine capabilities, commissioned into Indian Navy, bolstering maritime security and self-reliance.GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndigenous stealth frigate INS Taragiri commissioned, Pg12INS Taragiri, stealth frigate with advanced missile and anti-submarine capabilities, commissioned into Indian Navy, bolstering maritime security and self-reliance.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: 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 AreasGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: 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 AreasIndia inducts third n-sub, strengthens deterrence, Pg1India commissions INS Aridaman, bolstering nuclear triad and second-strike capability amid strategic geopolitical shifts, enhancing maritime dominance.GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: 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 AreasGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: 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 AreasIndia inducts third n-sub, strengthens deterrence, Pg1India commissions INS Aridaman, bolstering nuclear triad and second-strike capability amid strategic geopolitical shifts, enhancing maritime dominance.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Money Laundering and its PreventionGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Money Laundering and its Prevention10 years on, one-third of tax and penalty demands under Black Money Act from Panama Papers, Pg7₹41,287 crore in tax demands raised under Black Money Act, with ₹13,800 crore linked to Panama Papers.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Money Laundering and its PreventionGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Money Laundering and its Prevention10 years on, one-third of tax and penalty demands under Black Money Act from Panama Papers, Pg7₹41,287 crore in tax demands raised under Black Money Act, with ₹13,800 crore linked to Panama Papers.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthUS announces 100% tariff on patented pharma; limited impact on India, Pg8US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals impacting India's drug exports and trade relations amid supply chain concerns.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthUS announces 100% tariff on patented pharma; limited impact on India, Pg8US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals impacting India's drug exports and trade relations amid supply chain concerns.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentUS, China are recalibrating ties. Five ways India must respond, Pg10US-China recalibration poses strategic challenges for India; necessitates recalibrated expectations, deeper engagement, and resilient capability building amid shifting global dynamics.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentUS, China are recalibrating ties. Five ways India must respond, Pg10US-China recalibration poses strategic challenges for India; necessitates recalibrated expectations, deeper engagement, and resilient capability building amid shifting global dynamics.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Space TechnologyA new space age, next frontiers and challenges, Pg10Artemis mission signifies new space age amid Sino-US competition, aiming for lunar exploration and resource utilization by international collaboration.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Space TechnologyA new space age, next frontiers and challenges, Pg10Artemis mission signifies new space age amid Sino-US competition, aiming for lunar exploration and resource utilization by international collaboration.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: E GovernanceGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: E GovernanceHow to make data tell a larger story, drive smarter policy, Pg11Government enhances data harmonization for informed policy decisions using AI, metadata standards, and quality assessments across sectors.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: E GovernanceGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: E GovernanceHow to make data tell a larger story, drive smarter policy, Pg11Government enhances data harmonization for informed policy decisions using AI, metadata standards, and quality assessments across sectors.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceJan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11Jan Vishwas ethos prioritizes citizen trust by decriminalizing minor offenses, reducing court backlogs, and fostering a more equitable legal system.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceJan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11Jan Vishwas ethos prioritizes citizen trust by decriminalizing minor offenses, reducing court backlogs, and fostering a more equitable legal system.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryThe right to be considered for promotion, how it is implemented, Pg16Punjab & Haryana HC affirms consideration for promotion as fundamental right, highlighting Articles 14 & 16 violations.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryThe right to be considered for promotion, how it is implemented, Pg16Punjab & Haryana HC affirms consideration for promotion as fundamental right, highlighting Articles 14 & 16 violations.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBetween oil shock and El Niño, how high inflation could go, Pg16US-Iran conflict and El Niño pose inflation risks; crude oil surge may breach RBI's comfort zone, impacting interest rates.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBetween oil shock and El Niño, how high inflation could go, Pg16US-Iran conflict and El Niño pose inflation risks; crude oil surge may breach RBI's comfort zone, impacting interest rates.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEarnings at risk: India Inc profits may taper off by 15% in FY27, Pg17Geopolitical turmoil in West Asia threatens India Inc's profits, potentially causing a 10-15% decline in FY27 earnings.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEarnings at risk: India Inc profits may taper off by 15% in FY27, Pg17Geopolitical turmoil in West Asia threatens India Inc's profits, potentially causing a 10-15% decline in FY27 earnings.
GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthFresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code, Pg17Parliament passes IBC Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing out-of-court mechanisms and strict NCLT timelines for faster insolvency resolution.GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthFresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code, Pg17Parliament passes IBC Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing out-of-court mechanisms and strict NCLT timelines for faster insolvency resolution.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space TechnologyArtemis II rockets ahead after spending a day around Earth, Pg18Artemis II mission propels astronauts beyond Earth's orbit, targeting lunar flyby, and paving the way for future moon missions.GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space TechnologyArtemis II rockets ahead after spending a day around Earth, Pg18Artemis II mission propels astronauts beyond Earth's orbit, targeting lunar flyby, and paving the way for future moon missions.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaUN lauds efforts by Indian peacekeepers in opening key corridor in South Sudan, Pg18Indian peacekeepers' efforts lauded by UN for reopening critical supply route in South Sudan after devastating floods, aiding vulnerable civilians.GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaUN lauds efforts by Indian peacekeepers in opening key corridor in South Sudan, Pg18Indian peacekeepers' efforts lauded by UN for reopening critical supply route in South Sudan after devastating floods, aiding vulnerable civilians.
