GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: 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: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India’s Russian oil imports at six-month high in November, Pg1India's Russian oil imports surge amidst US tariff tensions, highlighting complex geopolitical balancing act in energy procurement.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: 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: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India’s Russian oil imports at six-month high in November, Pg1India's Russian oil imports surge amidst US tariff tensions, highlighting complex geopolitical balancing act in energy procurement.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: 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 InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: 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 InterestsHubris and caution — China’s posture as 2026 begins, Pg6China's assertive foreign policy and economic challenges complicate India's strategic choices amid shifting US-China dynamics and growing trade vulnerabilities.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: 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 InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: 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 InterestsHubris and caution — China’s posture as 2026 begins, Pg6China's assertive foreign policy and economic challenges complicate India's strategic choices amid shifting US-China dynamics and growing trade vulnerabilities.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity camps, the game changer in the Maoist fight, Pg6Maoist insurgency declines by 90% since 2010 due to security camps improving governance and reducing Maoist influence.GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity camps, the game changer in the Maoist fight, Pg6Maoist insurgency declines by 90% since 2010 due to security camps improving governance and reducing Maoist influence.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaTragedy and farce, Pg6U.S. intervention in Venezuela mirrors past imperial actions, violating international law and UN Charter amidst pursuit of hegemony and resource control.GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaTragedy and farce, Pg6U.S. intervention in Venezuela mirrors past imperial actions, violating international law and UN Charter amidst pursuit of hegemony and resource control.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsHigh and dry, Pg6Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsHigh and dry, Pg6Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.
GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyEthicsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyEthicsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesThe struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7Article highlights the unrecognized emotional and mental labour of women, advocating for policy inclusion and structural changes for gender equality.GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyEthicsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyEthicsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesThe struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7Article highlights the unrecognized emotional and mental labour of women, advocating for policy inclusion and structural changes for gender equality.
GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementIndia loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementIndia loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureMGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11Union Minister defends 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' bill, slams MGNREGA for corruption, and unveils 184 climate-resilient seed varieties.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureMGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11Union Minister defends 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' bill, slams MGNREGA for corruption, and unveils 184 climate-resilient seed varieties.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateRajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12Defence Minister commissions ICG's Samudra Pratap, a pollution control vessel with advanced oil spill detection and response capabilities in Goa.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateRajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12Defence Minister commissions ICG's Samudra Pratap, a pollution control vessel with advanced oil spill detection and response capabilities in Goa.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyCBDT chief seeks preparation for new Income Tax Act, Pg12CBDT Chairman urges Income Tax Department to prepare for new Income Tax Act implementation from April 1, replacing 1961 law.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyCBDT chief seeks preparation for new Income Tax Act, Pg12CBDT Chairman urges Income Tax Department to prepare for new Income Tax Act implementation from April 1, replacing 1961 law.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentCentre relaxes norms for start-ups to get funds from DSIR, Pg12Deep-tech start-ups can now access ₹1 crore in financial aid from DSIR without three-year viability proof, boosting innovation.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentCentre relaxes norms for start-ups to get funds from DSIR, Pg12Deep-tech start-ups can now access ₹1 crore in financial aid from DSIR without three-year viability proof, boosting innovation.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyUnusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid, PgIIAntarctic microbes rewrite genetic code: TAG codon signals rare amino acid, pyrrolysine (Pyl), revolutionizing protein synthesis and bioengineering.GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyUnusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid, PgIIAntarctic microbes rewrite genetic code: TAG codon signals rare amino acid, pyrrolysine (Pyl), revolutionizing protein synthesis and bioengineering.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaPM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaPM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.
GS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureChouhan: India has surpassed China, is now world's largest rice producer, Pg7India overtakes China as world's largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output in 2024-25, says Agriculture Minister.GS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureChouhan: India has surpassed China, is now world's largest rice producer, Pg7India overtakes China as world's largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output in 2024-25, says Agriculture Minister.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesMumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesMumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceUS tariff high, India’s seafood exports to other nations up 16%, Pg8India's seafood exports surge 16% despite US tariffs, driven by increased demand from Vietnam, China, and Belgium.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceUS tariff high, India’s seafood exports to other nations up 16%, Pg8India's seafood exports surge 16% despite US tariffs, driven by increased demand from Vietnam, China, and Belgium.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: 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.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: 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.Trump's plans to revive Venezuela oil sector will take years, cost billions, Pg9Trump aims to revive Venezuela's oil sector, potentially reshaping global oil dynamics and impacting India's energy security.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: 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.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: 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.Trump's plans to revive Venezuela oil sector will take years, cost billions, Pg9Trump aims to revive Venezuela's oil sector, potentially reshaping global oil dynamics and impacting India's energy security.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: Robotics and NanotechnologyGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: Robotics and NanotechnologyGS3: BiotechnologyTargeted cancer treatment could be in sight, via nanobots, Pg9IISc develops magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy, promising precise drug delivery and reduced side effects in treating deep-set tumors.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: Robotics and NanotechnologyGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: Robotics and NanotechnologyGS3: BiotechnologyTargeted cancer treatment could be in sight, via nanobots, Pg9IISc develops magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy, promising precise drug delivery and reduced side effects in treating deep-set tumors.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS3: Investment ModelsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS3: Investment ModelsA lesson from Beed in raising farmers' incomes, Pg10Beed farmers' income surges tenfold via Krishikul initiative, showcasing potential for nationwide agricultural transformation through fruit crop diversification.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS3: Investment ModelsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS3: Investment ModelsA lesson from Beed in raising farmers' incomes, Pg10Beed farmers' income surges tenfold via Krishikul initiative, showcasing potential for nationwide agricultural transformation through fruit crop diversification.
GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Government BudgetingGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Government BudgetingGoing forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Government BudgetingGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Government BudgetingGoing forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingFor Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingFor Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationCBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationCBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13Indian IPO market poised for continued boom in 2026 with ₹2.65 lakh crore fundraising pipeline after record ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13Indian IPO market poised for continued boom in 2026 with ₹2.65 lakh crore fundraising pipeline after record ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesWill remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesWill remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsOPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members, Pg13OPEC+ maintains oil output amidst geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts, prioritizing market stability over member-state disputes, impacting global oil prices.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsOPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members, Pg13OPEC+ maintains oil output amidst geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts, prioritizing market stability over member-state disputes, impacting global oil prices.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS4: Corporate GovernanceGS4: Citizen's Charters and Quality of Service DeliveryGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS4: Corporate GovernanceGS4: Citizen's Charters and Quality of Service DeliveryMis-selling in insurance a significant concern: IRDAI, Pg13IRDAI flags mis-selling concerns as grievances rise; insurance penetration stagnates at 3.7% in FY25, far below global average.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS4: Corporate GovernanceGS4: Citizen's Charters and Quality of Service DeliveryGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS4: Corporate GovernanceGS4: Citizen's Charters and Quality of Service DeliveryMis-selling in insurance a significant concern: IRDAI, Pg13IRDAI flags mis-selling concerns as grievances rise; insurance penetration stagnates at 3.7% in FY25, far below global average.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia-EU trade pact: Goyal to visit Brussels this week, Pg13Piyush Goyal's Brussels visit aims to finalize India-EU trade pact amidst Liechtenstein talks for enhanced trade and investment.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia-EU trade pact: Goyal to visit Brussels this week, Pg13Piyush Goyal's Brussels visit aims to finalize India-EU trade pact amidst Liechtenstein talks for enhanced trade and investment.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13ONGC pioneers carbon capture storage with Gujarat pilot project, injecting 100 tonnes of CO2 daily into depleted Gandhar wells.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13ONGC pioneers carbon capture storage with Gujarat pilot project, injecting 100 tonnes of CO2 daily into depleted Gandhar wells.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health SectorEven 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14Study reveals one daily drink increases mouth cancer risk by 50%, especially with local alcohol and tobacco use in India.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health SectorEven 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14Study reveals one daily drink increases mouth cancer risk by 50%, especially with local alcohol and tobacco use in India.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIs Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIs Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.
