GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSC hints at revisiting cracker ban in Delhi-NCR, Pg1Supreme Court considers lifting Delhi-NCR cracker ban, mulls green alternatives for Deepavali amid pollution concerns and regulatory proposals.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSC hints at revisiting cracker ban in Delhi-NCR, Pg1Supreme Court considers lifting Delhi-NCR cracker ban, mulls green alternatives for Deepavali amid pollution concerns and regulatory proposals.
GS 1: World HistoryGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: LiteratureGS 1: World HistoryGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: LiteratureMaking sense, Pg8László Krasznahorkai, Hungarian 'master of the apocalypse,' wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for visionary works mirroring oppressive eras.GS 1: World HistoryGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: LiteratureGS 1: World HistoryGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: LiteratureMaking sense, Pg8László Krasznahorkai, Hungarian 'master of the apocalypse,' wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for visionary works mirroring oppressive eras.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUnemployment is still a core issue in Bihar, Pg8Bihar's unemployment crisis deepens: PLFS data reveals lowest worker participation, widespread informality, and governance failures hindering job creation.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUnemployment is still a core issue in Bihar, Pg8Bihar's unemployment crisis deepens: PLFS data reveals lowest worker participation, widespread informality, and governance failures hindering job creation.
GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorThe real need is a holistic demographic mission, Pg8Holistic demographic mission needed to address migration issues, skewed infrastructure, and social security for growing longevity in India.GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorThe real need is a holistic demographic mission, Pg8Holistic demographic mission needed to address migration issues, skewed infrastructure, and social security for growing longevity in India.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityCrime patterns, Pg8NCRB 2023 reveals 28.8% surge in crimes against STs, 31.2% cybercrime increase, and 14.9% spike in dowry deaths.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityCrime patterns, Pg8NCRB 2023 reveals 28.8% surge in crimes against STs, 31.2% cybercrime increase, and 14.9% spike in dowry deaths.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorKiller cough syrup, Pg9Diethylene glycol contamination in cough syrup leads to 24 child deaths, exposing regulatory failures and substandard drug manufacturing practices.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorKiller cough syrup, Pg9Diethylene glycol contamination in cough syrup leads to 24 child deaths, exposing regulatory failures and substandard drug manufacturing practices.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateArmy chiefs of 33 nations to meet in Delhi on peace operations, Pg10India hosts UNTCC Chiefs Conclave with 33 nations to bolster peacekeeping strategies, excluding China and Pakistan amid evolving global geopolitics.GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateArmy chiefs of 33 nations to meet in Delhi on peace operations, Pg10India hosts UNTCC Chiefs Conclave with 33 nations to bolster peacekeeping strategies, excluding China and Pakistan amid evolving global geopolitics.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsTaliban will not allow terrorists to use Afghan territory, says Muttaqi, Pg10Taliban assures no Afghan soil use for terror, seeks stronger India trade ties via Wagah amid security concerns.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsTaliban will not allow terrorists to use Afghan territory, says Muttaqi, Pg10Taliban assures no Afghan soil use for terror, seeks stronger India trade ties via Wagah amid security concerns.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentHydropower project on Chenab gets clearance, Pg12Sawalkote hydroelectric project on Chenab River gets environmental clearance amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension after Pahalgam attack.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentHydropower project on Chenab gets clearance, Pg12Sawalkote hydroelectric project on Chenab River gets environmental clearance amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension after Pahalgam attack.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSea phase of KONKAN 25 ends with high operational tempo, Pg12India-UK conclude KONKAN 25 maritime exercise, strengthening naval interoperability through tactical drills and strategic maritime cooperation in the Arabian Sea.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSea phase of KONKAN 25 ends with high operational tempo, Pg12India-UK conclude KONKAN 25 maritime exercise, strengthening naval interoperability through tactical drills and strategic maritime cooperation in the Arabian Sea.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGovt. to introduce AI in school curriculum from Class 3, Pg12Education Ministry to integrate Artificial Intelligence into school curriculum from Class 3, starting academic year 2026-27, nationwide.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGovt. to introduce AI in school curriculum from Class 3, Pg12Education Ministry to integrate Artificial Intelligence into school curriculum from Class 3, starting academic year 2026-27, nationwide.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Right to Information and Transparency in Government6 State-level RTI panels are defunct; appeals can take years to be heard: report, Pg12RTI Act's 20th anniversary marred by defunct SICs, CIC vacancies, and massive appeal backlogs, delaying justice for citizens.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Right to Information and Transparency in Government6 State-level RTI panels are defunct; appeals can take years to be heard: report, Pg12RTI Act's 20th anniversary marred by defunct SICs, CIC vacancies, and massive appeal backlogs, delaying justice for citizens.
GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyCentre issues guidelines for retiring govt. employees; welfare officer to assist them, Pg12Centre streamlines retirement process with welfare officers, vigilance clearance norms, and timely pension payment guidelines for Union government employees.GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyCentre issues guidelines for retiring govt. employees; welfare officer to assist them, Pg12Centre streamlines retirement process with welfare officers, vigilance clearance norms, and timely pension payment guidelines for Union government employees.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesMicronance loan defaults surged in 2024-25: Sa-Dhan data, pg13. The annual Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 by microfinance self-regulatory body Sa-Dhan reveals a sharp increase in loan delinquencies during FY 2024–25, with Bihar recording the highest defaults both in terms of loan volume and repayment delays.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesMicronance loan defaults surged in 2024-25: Sa-Dhan data, pg13. The annual Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 by microfinance self-regulatory body Sa-Dhan reveals a sharp increase in loan delinquencies during FY 2024–25, with Bihar recording the highest defaults both in terms of loan volume and repayment delays.
PrelimsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsVenezuela’s María Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, pg14.Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela, earning recognition as a figure who “keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.”PrelimsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsVenezuela’s María Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, pg14.Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela, earning recognition as a figure who “keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.”
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovt Notifies First Legally Binding Emission Cut Targets for 4 Sectors, Pg6.In line with India’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement (2015), the government has issued the first-ever legally binding emission reduction targets for four high-emission industries — aluminium, cement, thermal power, and pulp & paper — marking a milestone in India’s domestic carbon market framework.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovt Notifies First Legally Binding Emission Cut Targets for 4 Sectors, Pg6.In line with India’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement (2015), the government has issued the first-ever legally binding emission reduction targets for four high-emission industries — aluminium, cement, thermal power, and pulp & paper — marking a milestone in India’s domestic carbon market framework.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementSC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementSC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGovt Panel Recommends Green Approval for Sawalkote Hydel Project in Indus Basin, Pg8. The Centre has expedited the long-pending 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydropower Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Indus basin, with an expert panel of the Union Environment Ministry recommending green clearance—a major step after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in partial abeyance earlier this year.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGovt Panel Recommends Green Approval for Sawalkote Hydel Project in Indus Basin, Pg8. The Centre has expedited the long-pending 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydropower Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Indus basin, with an expert panel of the Union Environment Ministry recommending green clearance—a major step after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in partial abeyance earlier this year.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityTruce Kicks In, March Home Begins, Pg14.Following U.S.-brokered peace efforts led by Donald Trump, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Friday, allowing thousands of displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in Gaza after one of the deadliest phases of the conflict.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityTruce Kicks In, March Home Begins, Pg14.Following U.S.-brokered peace efforts led by Donald Trump, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Friday, allowing thousands of displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in Gaza after one of the deadliest phases of the conflict.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsUS Sanctions 9 Indian Firms, 8 Nationals as Part of Fresh Action Against Iran, Pg15.The United States has imposed sanctions on 9 Indian companies and 8 individuals for allegedly participating in Iran’s energy trade network, marking an escalation in Washington’s efforts to curb Tehran’s oil and petrochemical exports in violation of U.S. sanctions.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsUS Sanctions 9 Indian Firms, 8 Nationals as Part of Fresh Action Against Iran, Pg15.The United States has imposed sanctions on 9 Indian companies and 8 individuals for allegedly participating in Iran’s energy trade network, marking an escalation in Washington’s efforts to curb Tehran’s oil and petrochemical exports in violation of U.S. sanctions.
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.Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Impact on Global Trade, India’s Economic Interests, Pg15.The recent Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement has brought relief to global trade networks disrupted by months of conflict in West Asia, particularly affecting shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal — key routes for Indian exports to Europe, Africa, and the U.S.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.Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Impact on Global Trade, India’s Economic Interests, Pg15.The recent Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement has brought relief to global trade networks disrupted by months of conflict in West Asia, particularly affecting shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal — key routes for Indian exports to Europe, Africa, and the U.S.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingRevisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingRevisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWhere Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWhere Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.
PrelimsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsMaria Corina Machado, ‘Iron Lady of Venezuela,’ Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Pg16.Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her two-decade-long struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela, marking global recognition of her fight against authoritarianism under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.PrelimsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: International RelationsMaria Corina Machado, ‘Iron Lady of Venezuela,’ Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Pg16.Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her two-decade-long struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela, marking global recognition of her fight against authoritarianism under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.
GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia Resets Ties with Taliban-ruled Kabul, Upgrades ‘Technical Mission’ to Embassy, Pg1. India has decided to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, marking a significant diplomatic shift in its engagement with the Taliban-led Afghanistan. The move reflects India’s pragmatic approach to safeguarding its interests and expanding humanitarian and development cooperation.GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia Resets Ties with Taliban-ruled Kabul, Upgrades ‘Technical Mission’ to Embassy, Pg1. India has decided to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, marking a significant diplomatic shift in its engagement with the Taliban-led Afghanistan. The move reflects India’s pragmatic approach to safeguarding its interests and expanding humanitarian and development cooperation.
