GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1India and U.S. to finalize trade deal with tariff cuts, aiming for $500 billion in imports within five years.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1India and U.S. to finalize trade deal with tariff cuts, aiming for $500 billion in imports within five years.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismCentre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismCentre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentThe fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentThe fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasMore money for defence, now fix the process, Pg8Defence budget witnesses double-digit surge, emphasizing modernization and domestic procurement, but bureaucratic delays and R&D fragmentation pose challenges.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasMore money for defence, now fix the process, Pg8Defence budget witnesses double-digit surge, emphasizing modernization and domestic procurement, but bureaucratic delays and R&D fragmentation pose challenges.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIntent and outcome, Pg8Budget 2026-27 emphasizes climate action with ₹20,000 crore for CCUS, but implementation and private capital mobilization remain challenges.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIntent and outcome, Pg8Budget 2026-27 emphasizes climate action with ₹20,000 crore for CCUS, but implementation and private capital mobilization remain challenges.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Health SectorGS3: Government BudgetingGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Health SectorGS3: Government BudgetingMore, and less, Pg8Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Health SectorGS3: Government BudgetingGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Health SectorGS3: Government BudgetingMore, and less, Pg8Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryShould the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryShould the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.DISCOMs and the road ahead, Pg10DISCOMs witness financial turnaround with ₹2,701 crore PAT in FY25, driven by government schemes and improved efficiency.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.DISCOMs and the road ahead, Pg10DISCOMs witness financial turnaround with ₹2,701 crore PAT in FY25, driven by government schemes and improved efficiency.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology, Pg11India urged to prioritize sodium-ion battery technology amidst lithium constraints, aiming for resilient energy storage and reduced import dependence.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology, Pg11India urged to prioritize sodium-ion battery technology amidst lithium constraints, aiming for resilient energy storage and reduced import dependence.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateDAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateDAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Health SectorGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Health SectorGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismU.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation, Pg12US DEA busts India-linked online drug network tied to fatal overdoses, arrests four in multi-state operation.GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Health SectorGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Health SectorGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismU.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation, Pg12US DEA busts India-linked online drug network tied to fatal overdoses, arrests four in multi-state operation.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesProcurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14Government MFP procurement crashes 92% in 2024-25 impacting tribal livelihoods despite ₹319.65 crore disbursed to States.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesProcurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14Government MFP procurement crashes 92% in 2024-25 impacting tribal livelihoods despite ₹319.65 crore disbursed to States.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14Supreme Court criticizes states for bypassing regular DGP appointments, favoring 'Acting' chiefs, violating Prakash Singh case directives on fixed tenures.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14Supreme Court criticizes states for bypassing regular DGP appointments, favoring 'Acting' chiefs, violating Prakash Singh case directives on fixed tenures.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyUPSC adds more norms for Civil Services aspirants, Pg14UPSC tightens Civil Services Exam rules from 2026, restricts IPS and Group A service allottees from reappearing without resignation.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyUPSC adds more norms for Civil Services aspirants, Pg14UPSC tightens Civil Services Exam rules from 2026, restricts IPS and Group A service allottees from reappearing without resignation.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Health SectorGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPRGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Health SectorGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPRMSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14MSF warns EU-India FTA could restrict medicine access in developing countries by strengthening pharmaceutical monopolies and limiting generic competition.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Health SectorGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPRGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Health SectorGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPRMSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14MSF warns EU-India FTA could restrict medicine access in developing countries by strengthening pharmaceutical monopolies and limiting generic competition.
GS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsNuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear diplomacy in Muscat amid disagreements over scope of talks and regional security concerns.GS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsNuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear diplomacy in Muscat amid disagreements over scope of talks and regional security concerns.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaThe end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16New START treaty collapses, ending nuclear arms control between U.S. and Russia, escalating global security risks.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaThe end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16New START treaty collapses, ending nuclear arms control between U.S. and Russia, escalating global security risks.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Investment ModelsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Investment ModelsHigh capex to sustain growth, pvt investment also coming: Sitharaman, Pg1FM Sitharaman prioritizes sustaining growth through high capex, as private investment shows promising signs of expansion.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Investment ModelsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Investment ModelsHigh capex to sustain growth, pvt investment also coming: Sitharaman, Pg1FM Sitharaman prioritizes sustaining growth through high capex, as private investment shows promising signs of expansion.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismAs school where 7 died starts new chapter, many others 'unsafe', teachers pitch in, Pg1Meghalaya mine explosion claims 18 lives; illegal rat-hole mining continues despite safety concerns and regulatory violations.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismAs school where 7 died starts new chapter, many others 'unsafe', teachers pitch in, Pg1Meghalaya mine explosion claims 18 lives; illegal rat-hole mining continues despite safety concerns and regulatory violations.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySubmit cadre review proposals for Group-A officers: MHA reminds paramilitary forces, Pg2MHA urges CAPFs to expedite Group-A cadre review proposals following SC directive to address career stagnation and structural imbalances.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySubmit cadre review proposals for Group-A officers: MHA reminds paramilitary forces, Pg2MHA urges CAPFs to expedite Group-A cadre review proposals following SC directive to address career stagnation and structural imbalances.
GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Economics of Animal RearingGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Economics of Animal RearingGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthFor drivers, by drivers: How Bharat Taxi app hopes to be a game-changer, Pg4Bharat Taxi app launched as India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, promising zero commissions for drivers and reasonable customer pricing.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Economics of Animal RearingGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Economics of Animal RearingGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthFor drivers, by drivers: How Bharat Taxi app hopes to be a game-changer, Pg4Bharat Taxi app launched as India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, promising zero commissions for drivers and reasonable customer pricing.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPolice cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8Supreme Court mandates notice under Section 35(3) BNSS for arrests in offences punishable up to seven years, emphasizing Article 21.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPolice cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8Supreme Court mandates notice under Section 35(3) BNSS for arrests in offences punishable up to seven years, emphasizing Article 21.
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.Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9India strategically diversifies energy sourcing amidst evolving global dynamics, hinting at alternatives to Russian oil due to geopolitical shifts.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.Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9India strategically diversifies energy sourcing amidst evolving global dynamics, hinting at alternatives to Russian oil due to geopolitical shifts.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateHAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's fifth-generation fighter jet, starting 2035.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateHAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's fifth-generation fighter jet, starting 2035.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationAsiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10Asiatic lion population surges to 891 in 2025 from 674 in 2020, expanding habitat beyond Gir forest.GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationAsiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10Asiatic lion population surges to 891 in 2025 from 674 in 2020, expanding habitat beyond Gir forest.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyThe Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12Budget 2026 marred by retrospective tax on SGBs, raising concerns about investor confidence and policy consistency despite positive reforms.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyThe Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12Budget 2026 marred by retrospective tax on SGBs, raising concerns about investor confidence and policy consistency despite positive reforms.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeFlush car door handles: China's ban, and the safety concerns, Pg15China bans flush car door handles from 2027 due to safety concerns after crashes and power failures.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeFlush car door handles: China's ban, and the safety concerns, Pg15China bans flush car door handles from 2027 due to safety concerns after crashes and power failures.
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: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.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: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15Trump's claim of India halting Russian oil imports strains Delhi-Moscow ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic pressures.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: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.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: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15Trump's claim of India halting Russian oil imports strains Delhi-Moscow ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic pressures.
GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementIn India's first-ever disaster victim identification guidelines, teeth hold the key, Pg15India unveils first disaster victim identification guidelines for dignified handling of mass fatality incidents, focusing on forensic odontology and DNA analysis.GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementIn India's first-ever disaster victim identification guidelines, teeth hold the key, Pg15India unveils first disaster victim identification guidelines for dignified handling of mass fatality incidents, focusing on forensic odontology and DNA analysis.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: 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: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStill ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16Russia signals readiness for nuclear arms talks with US amidst New START treaty expiry and Ukraine conflict negotiations.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: 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: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStill ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16Russia signals readiness for nuclear arms talks with US amidst New START treaty expiry and Ukraine conflict negotiations.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthDuty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17CBIC Chairman unveils strategic duty cuts to boost local manufacturing competitiveness amid FTAs and global trade dynamics.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthDuty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17CBIC Chairman unveils strategic duty cuts to boost local manufacturing competitiveness amid FTAs and global trade dynamics.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17India and GCC nations sign terms to launch FTA negotiations, aiming to boost $179 billion bilateral trade and investments.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17India and GCC nations sign terms to launch FTA negotiations, aiming to boost $179 billion bilateral trade and investments.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovt expands criteria to define startups, Pg17Government doubles startup turnover limit to ₹200 crore and introduces 'Deep Tech Startup' recognition for cutting-edge technology firms.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovt expands criteria to define startups, Pg17Government doubles startup turnover limit to ₹200 crore and introduces 'Deep Tech Startup' recognition for cutting-edge technology firms.