GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: 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 SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesCentre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: 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 SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesCentre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityThe approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityThe approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateFighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateFighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS2: 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 SecurityPrelimsGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaNew beginnings, Pg6New START Treaty expires, raising concerns about renewed nuclear arms race amid shifting global geopolitics and potential impacts on non-proliferation efforts.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS2: 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 SecurityPrelimsGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaNew beginnings, Pg6New START Treaty expires, raising concerns about renewed nuclear arms race amid shifting global geopolitics and potential impacts on non-proliferation efforts.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsTakaichi’s triumph, Pg6Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsTakaichi’s triumph, Pg6Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorRethinking UGC’s new equity regulations, Pg7Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations amid concerns over vagueness, potential misuse, and procedural flaws in grievance redressal mechanisms.GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorRethinking UGC’s new equity regulations, Pg7Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations amid concerns over vagueness, potential misuse, and procedural flaws in grievance redressal mechanisms.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: 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: EconomyGS1: 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.Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: 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: EconomyGS1: 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.Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: E GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: E GovernanceEntrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: E GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: E GovernanceEntrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.A reckoning for India’s aviation sector, Pg8Indian aviation sector faces turbulence due to pilot shortages, duopoly dominance, and regulatory gaps, threatening passenger services and connectivity.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.A reckoning for India’s aviation sector, Pg8Indian aviation sector faces turbulence due to pilot shortages, duopoly dominance, and regulatory gaps, threatening passenger services and connectivity.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Space TechnologyWhat explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Space TechnologyWhat explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsMNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsMNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentHuman rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentHuman rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryOpposition MPs submit notice seeking removal of LS Speaker, Pg11Opposition moves to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla citing partisan conduct and violation of democratic norms in parliamentary proceedings.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryOpposition MPs submit notice seeking removal of LS Speaker, Pg11Opposition moves to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla citing partisan conduct and violation of democratic norms in parliamentary proceedings.
GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateRetired IPS officer is Home Ministry’s new Northeast Adviser, Pg12Ajit Lal appointed Northeast Adviser to Home Ministry, spearheading Naga peace talks and Manipur insurgent group dialogues.GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateRetired IPS officer is Home Ministry’s new Northeast Adviser, Pg12Ajit Lal appointed Northeast Adviser to Home Ministry, spearheading Naga peace talks and Manipur insurgent group dialogues.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGlobal warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgIIGlobal warming and pollution are causing ecological discoloration, impacting species survival, reproduction, and ecosystem balance, including coral bleaching in Indian waters.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGlobal warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgIIGlobal warming and pollution are causing ecological discoloration, impacting species survival, reproduction, and ecosystem balance, including coral bleaching in Indian waters.
GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesOpp's no-trust notice against him, Speaker to stay away until decision, Pg1Opposition files no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla; Speaker steps aside until decision, raising constitutional questions.GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesOpp's no-trust notice against him, Speaker to stay away until decision, Pg1Opposition files no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla; Speaker steps aside until decision, raising constitutional questions.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1Bangladesh secures zero-tariff deal with US, challenging India's textile exports and trade relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1Bangladesh secures zero-tariff deal with US, challenging India's textile exports and trade relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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 EconomyWhite House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1US pressures India to reduce tariffs on 'certain pulses', escalating trade negotiations post interim agreement framework announcement.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 EconomyWhite House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1US pressures India to reduce tariffs on 'certain pulses', escalating trade negotiations post interim agreement framework announcement.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: IT and ComputersGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: IT and ComputersBilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: IT and ComputersGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: IT and ComputersBilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.
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 DevelopmentGS 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 DevelopmentMove to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.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 DevelopmentGS 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 DevelopmentMove to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateCouncil to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateCouncil to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsApex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsApex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsSC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsSC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMisri meets China's vice-minister; talks focus on border peace, trade, Pg11India and China discuss border peace, trade, and UNSC membership aspirations in New Delhi strategic dialogue post-October 2024 border agreement.GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMisri meets China's vice-minister; talks focus on border peace, trade, Pg11India and China discuss border peace, trade, and UNSC membership aspirations in New Delhi strategic dialogue post-October 2024 border agreement.
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: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 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: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyIn the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12India navigates the evolving global economic landscape, aligning with US on economic security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics with China and Russia.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: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 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: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyIn the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12India navigates the evolving global economic landscape, aligning with US on economic security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics with China and Russia.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateXi's purges could mean more instability along the border, Pg12Xi Jinping's military purges spark instability concerns along India's border, potentially increasing unpredictability and aggressive actions by Chinese PLA.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateXi's purges could mean more instability along the border, Pg12Xi Jinping's military purges spark instability concerns along India's border, potentially increasing unpredictability and aggressive actions by Chinese PLA.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and ComputersTo build data centres, tax breaks aren't enough, Pg12Union Budget 2026-27 offers 21-year tax holiday to attract global cloud players for building data centers in India.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and ComputersTo build data centres, tax breaks aren't enough, Pg12Union Budget 2026-27 offers 21-year tax holiday to attract global cloud players for building data centers in India.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsSC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsSC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyFor first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17Gold ETFs outpace equity MFs in India for the first time amidst rising gold prices and market volatility.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyFor first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17Gold ETFs outpace equity MFs in India for the first time amidst rising gold prices and market volatility.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyZero digital services tax promise ‘shrinks’ sovereign policy space, Pg17India's commitment to remove digital services tax under US trade deal raises concerns over sovereign policy space and future negotiations.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyZero digital services tax promise ‘shrinks’ sovereign policy space, Pg17India's commitment to remove digital services tax under US trade deal raises concerns over sovereign policy space and future negotiations.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUnemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUnemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSoot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSoot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS4: Ethics and Human Interface'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19AI expert warns unchecked AI development poses existential threat, citing safety concerns and ethical breaches, urging global regulation and public awareness.GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS4: Ethics and Human Interface'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19AI expert warns unchecked AI development poses existential threat, citing safety concerns and ethical breaches, urging global regulation and public awareness.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationTigers far away from home: A mixed bag for wildlife conservation, Pg19Tiger dispersal from Maharashtra raises concerns of human-animal conflict; conservationists seek corridor protection and habitat revitalization.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationTigers far away from home: A mixed bag for wildlife conservation, Pg19Tiger dispersal from Maharashtra raises concerns of human-animal conflict; conservationists seek corridor protection and habitat revitalization.
GS 1: Art & CultureGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art & CultureGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS1: ArchitectureSmithsonian's return of Indian bronzes is a step forward for restitution efforts, Pg19Smithsonian returns three Chola and Vijayanagar bronzes to India, boosting global cultural restitution efforts and museum ethics.GS 1: Art & CultureGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art & CultureGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS1: ArchitectureSmithsonian's return of Indian bronzes is a step forward for restitution efforts, Pg19Smithsonian returns three Chola and Vijayanagar bronzes to India, boosting global cultural restitution efforts and museum ethics.