GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingCentre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingCentre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyThe fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman, Pg6Washington Consensus's failure led to global financial crises, inequality, and protectionism, necessitating context-sensitive policies amid geopolitical shifts and economic nationalism.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyThe fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman, Pg6Washington Consensus's failure led to global financial crises, inequality, and protectionism, necessitating context-sensitive policies amid geopolitical shifts and economic nationalism.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Price pressures, Pg6India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Price pressures, Pg6India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian DiasporaThe Indians caught in the crossfire, Pg7Escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and U.S. jeopardizes millions of Indian expatriates in Gulf, straining diplomatic relations and raising security concerns.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian DiasporaThe Indians caught in the crossfire, Pg7Escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and U.S. jeopardizes millions of Indian expatriates in Gulf, straining diplomatic relations and raising security concerns.
GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Constitutional Bodies193 INDIA bloc MPs submit notice for removal of CEC, Pg8INDIA bloc moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing 'partisan conduct' and 'electoral fraud' with 193 MPs support.GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Constitutional Bodies193 INDIA bloc MPs submit notice for removal of CEC, Pg8INDIA bloc moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing 'partisan conduct' and 'electoral fraud' with 193 MPs support.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesLokpal asks SC to clarify on procedure for grant of sanctions, Pg8Supreme Court to clarify Lokpal's sanction procedure after Delhi HC criticised its handling of Mahua Moitra case.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesLokpal asks SC to clarify on procedure for grant of sanctions, Pg8Supreme Court to clarify Lokpal's sanction procedure after Delhi HC criticised its handling of Mahua Moitra case.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Indian GeographyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Indian GeographyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndian-flagged LPG carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz: tracking data, Pg9Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik' crosses Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia conflict, raising concerns over maritime security and trade routes.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Indian GeographyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Indian GeographyGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndian-flagged LPG carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz: tracking data, Pg9Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik' crosses Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia conflict, raising concerns over maritime security and trade routes.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise, Pg10India and Seychelles conduct joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE-2024' focusing on interoperability and UN peacekeeping operations, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise, Pg10India and Seychelles conduct joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE-2024' focusing on interoperability and UN peacekeeping operations, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSC steps in to save Chambal sanctuary from sand mining, Pg10Supreme Court intervenes to protect Chambal Sanctuary's gharials from illegal sand mining threatening the fragile river ecosystem.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSC steps in to save Chambal sanctuary from sand mining, Pg10Supreme Court intervenes to protect Chambal Sanctuary's gharials from illegal sand mining threatening the fragile river ecosystem.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Vulnerable SectionsBill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10Controversial bill redefines 'transgender person', dropping 'self-perceived' identity, sparking outrage and debate over transgender rights and NALSA judgment.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Vulnerable SectionsBill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10Controversial bill redefines 'transgender person', dropping 'self-perceived' identity, sparking outrage and debate over transgender rights and NALSA judgment.
GS 2: International RelationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: International RelationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships, Pg1Iran’s Ambassador to India has signaled potential progress in securing safe passage for Indian fuel tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the "common faith and interests" between the two nations.GS 2: International RelationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: International RelationsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships, Pg1Iran’s Ambassador to India has signaled potential progress in securing safe passage for Indian fuel tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the "common faith and interests" between the two nations.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentOil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1The domestic stock market suffered its steepest weekly decline in nearly four years, losing over 5% as surging crude oil prices and the West Asia conflict triggered a massive sell-off. Benchmark indices have now retreated to levels last seen in February 2024, with investor wealth eroding by approximately ₹34 lakh crore since the crisis began.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentOil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1The domestic stock market suffered its steepest weekly decline in nearly four years, losing over 5% as surging crude oil prices and the West Asia conflict triggered a massive sell-off. Benchmark indices have now retreated to levels last seen in February 2024, with investor wealth eroding by approximately ₹34 lakh crore since the crisis began.
GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7The Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave for women employees, cautioning that a legal requirement could inadvertently lead to discrimination in the job market. The bench emphasized that while affirmative action is constitutionally recognized, imposing such leaves by law might make employers reluctant to hire women or assign them significant responsibilities.GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7The Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave for women employees, cautioning that a legal requirement could inadvertently lead to discrimination in the job market. The bench emphasized that while affirmative action is constitutionally recognized, imposing such leaves by law might make employers reluctant to hire women or assign them significant responsibilities.
GS 2: International RelationsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsAmid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.GS 2: International RelationsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsAmid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryOBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryOBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.
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 BudgetingGrowth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11Economists argue that India’s official GDP growth since 2011-12 has been significantly overstated due to methodological flaws, particularly in how the informal sector and inflation are measured. 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 BudgetingGrowth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11Economists argue that India’s official GDP growth since 2011-12 has been significantly overstated due to methodological flaws, particularly in how the informal sector and inflation are measured.
