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GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

India's trade deficit skyrockets 430% to $15.3 billion in June, driven by surging crude oil and gold imports.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Citizenship decisions must be ‘fair, reasoned’, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court mandates 'fair, reasoned' process for citizenship and foreigner status, overturning 27 Gauhati HC judgments; directs tribunals to re-adjudicate within six months.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz, says Trump, Pg1

Trump declares US 'Guardian' of Strait of Hormuz, reinstates Iran blockade, imposing 20% shipping levy amid escalating US-Iran conflict.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceEthicsPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why engineering evolution is a contest between cure and chaos, Pg2

Gene drives promise revolutionary disease control, but spark intense debate over ecological risks, ethical dilemmas, and urgent regulatory challenges for global governance.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6

India's indigenous nuclear technology delivers world's cheapest power plants, targeting 100 GW by 2047, prioritizing self-reliance and safety amidst rapid expansion.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

India's biogas mission faces hurdles, with only 132 of 5,000 plants completed, risking energy security and 'corn mania' amid West Asia tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8

India and Australia finalize administrative arrangements for uranium supply, enabling private sector participation under IAEA safeguards and boosting India's long-term energy security.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Space TechnologyGS3: Basics of Cyber Security

India, Japan review defence ties, prepare ground for 2+2 dialogue, Pg10

India, Japan bolster defence ties, agreeing to deepen collaboration in cybersecurity, space, and advanced tech, ahead of crucial 2+2 dialogue.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

All Ladakh districts to get autonomous hill councils, Pg10

Ladakh administration creates 17 new tehsils, extends LAHDC Act to all districts, while KDA alleges glaring imbalance in resource allocation.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Education Sector

Universities call for clear framework for disbursal of grants under VBSA Bill, Pg11

Universities and JPC members demand clear grant framework for VBSA Bill, fearing funding uncertainty as Centre divorces UGC's disbursal powers, impacting state institutions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: E GovernanceGS3: Basics of Cyber Security

User data exposed due to flaws in UMANG portal: researchers, Pg11

UMANG portal flaws expose millions of EPFO, Aadhaar data; researchers warn inadequate fixes leave users vulnerable to cybercriminals.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12

Supreme Court demands Centre submit new aviation rules under 2024 Act to curb predatory airfares, citing public consultation concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

For Iran, Hormuz is the key to deterrence and dominance in Persian Gulf, Pg14

Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint as US-Iran MoU collapses, escalating conflict and threatening global oil supply amid stalled nuclear talks.

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

Commerce Secy: India, US framework deal ready, to be signed at right time, Pg5

India-US trade deal framework finalized, but US Section 301 tariffs and agricultural market access disputes persist, delaying final signing.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

SC sets aside foreigner tag for 27 in Assam: 'Follow fair process', Pg5

Supreme Court overturns 27 'foreigner' tags in Assam, demanding fair process; state data reveals 193 expulsions to Bangladesh, reviving 1950 Act.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10

Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS3: Land Reforms in India

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: 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

Acting East in an uncertain Indo-Pacific, Pg12

India's Act East Policy, evolving from Look East, strategically engages the Indo-Pacific, fostering economic and security ties despite regional instability and China's assertiveness.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health Sector

Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety, Pg13

India's 1.77 lakh annual road deaths expose constitutional failure; experts demand Parliament enact a GST-like Road Safety Council and Seventh Schedule amendments for accountability.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

With 4 new benches, how SC plans to clear oldest pending cases, Pg16

CJI Surya Kant forms four dedicated benches to aggressively clear Supreme Court's 30-year-old civil and criminal case backlog.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

In Mahendragiri, proof of India's growing prowess in shipbuilding, Pg16

Indian Navy inducts advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A warship, showcasing 75% indigenous content and growing shipbuilding prowess.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: E Governance

More births, deaths being recorded: Benefits, gaps, Pg16

India achieves near-universal 99% birth and death registration, bolstering vital statistics for public policy and social welfare.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17

US firm Clean Core counters BARC's safety concerns, asserting its ANEEL thorium-HALEU fuel enhances reactor safety and boosts energy output sixfold for India's PHWRs.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Advanced AI models high on priority: IT secy, Pg17

IT Secretary S Krishnan prioritizes advanced AI models like Mythos to fix critical software vulnerabilities, enhancing national digital security.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

MoSPI debuts new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track India's crucial services sector output, using 2024-25 as base year.

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