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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Attacks on ships ‘unacceptable’, says India; Trump blames Iran, Pg1

India condemns 'unacceptable' US attacks on ships killing Indian crew, summons US envoy to protest threat to international maritime commerce.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Representation of the People's Act

SC dismisses Congress leader’s plea on rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds Article 329(b), dismissing Congress leader's plea on Rajya Sabha nomination rejection, reinforcing non-interference in electoral processes.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

​Strategic stalemate, Pg8

Trump's US-Iran military pressure fails, creating strategic stalemate over nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz control, demanding diplomatic resolution.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Government Budgeting

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Experts advocate Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate for India's 4.5 crore PwDs, urging uniform national support to ensure dignity and economic inclusion.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

The human cost of a deadly weed killer, Pg9

Deadly weed killer Paraquat causes widespread fatalities; states implement bans amid regulatory failures and online availability challenges, demanding national action.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Project Kusha, our indigenous air defence shield, will be a game changer, says Rajnath, Pg10

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declares Project Kusha, India's indigenous air defence shield, a "game changer" for national security, alongside Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

BSF, BGB discuss ‘illegal, forced’ border crossings, Pg10

BSF, BGB conclude 57th border talks, addressing illegal crossings, human trafficking, and contentious 'pushback' incidents of undocumented persons, raising BGB's deep concern.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Vulnerable Sections

‘Deep-seated’ bias for male child persists in society: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court highlights 'deep-seated' male child bias despite improving sex ratio, stressing strict PCPNDT Act enforcement against persistent sex selection practices.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: E Governance

Govt. opens draft telecom rules on TV, radio for feedback, Pg12

Centre unveils draft Telecommunications (TV, Radio) Rules, 2026 for public feedback, promising unified, simplified broadcasting regulations for enhanced ease of business.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

BRICS backs people-centric, inclusive urban development, Pg12

BRICS nations adopt a landmark declaration on inclusive, resilient, and people-centred urban development at the 13th Urbanisation Forum.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. plans to slash fighter jets, warships it provides to NATO in Europe: report, Pg14

US announces major reduction in fighter jets and warships for NATO, pushing Europe to bolster its own conventional defense.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Death toll from protest clashes in PoK rises to 20, Pg14

Violent clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir claim 20 lives as banned JAAC group demands economic reforms, sparking regional instability.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Heat, dust storm, then rain: Decoding Delhi-NCR's 'erratic' weather in June, Pg4

Delhi-NCR's weather swings wildly from punishing heat to sudden rain, explained by squall lines and the looming strong El Niño.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health Sector

Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus Detected, Pg 5

Ghaziabad launches massive door-to-door survey after vaccine-derived polio virus detected in sewage, raising public health concerns for 2,590 children.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

El Niño emerges in Pacific Ocean, to intensify during SW monsoon: IMD, Pg8

IMD confirms El Niño emergence in Pacific, predicting intensification and below-normal Southwest Monsoon rainfall for India.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8

Zoological Survey identifies four new sites for critical coral and giant clam translocation from Great Nicobar's controversial Galathea Bay port project, amidst environmental scrutiny.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India at G7: From guest to strategic partner, Pg11

India elevates G7 engagement, transforming from guest to strategic partner, championing the Indo-Mediterranean vision and Global South leadership.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Indian industry is at a crossroads. It needs to look at longer horizons, Pg11

Indian industry's chronic R&D underinvestment, driven by volatility and family business dynamics, threatens future global competitiveness and strategic influence.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: 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.GS3: Space Technology

How trust underpins India's ties with France, Pg12

PM Modi's 7th France visit solidifies 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' boosting tech, defence, and nuclear ties, while addressing global challenges at G7 summit.

GS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

CMIE data exposes India's declining employment rate over a decade, sparking youth unrest and questioning the nation's job-scarce economic growth model.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why Zojila tunnel breakthrough is a boost for military mobility, Pg12

Zojila tunnel, world's longest high-altitude bi-directional road, achieves breakthrough, ensuring year-round military mobility and civilian access to strategic Ladakh.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS4: Corporate Governance

Corporate governance, delisting & KYC norms under review: SEBI chief, Pg13

SEBI launches comprehensive review of LODR, delisting, derivatives, and KYC norms to strengthen corporate governance and deepen capital markets.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

Case for capital gains tax changes in equities weaker than bonds: CEA, Pg13

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran signals less urgency for equity capital gains tax tweaks amid economic growth concerns and volatile oil prices.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

EU envoys agree on first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova, Pg14

EU envoys greenlight Ukraine and Moldova membership talks to commence Monday, overcoming Hungarian opposition and advancing Kyiv's strategic goal.

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