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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-U.S. interim trade deal needs ‘final touches’: officials, Pg1

USTR Jamieson Greer visits India for 'final touches' on interim trade deal, facing hurdles over U.S. forced labor tariffs and India's competitive demands.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Maritime sector a major engine of economic growth, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval ships, declares maritime sector vital for economic growth and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, boosting defense self-reliance.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

​Changed reality, Pg8

Iran's new control over the Strait of Hormuz exposes India's critical energy security vulnerability, demanding urgent diversification of supply chains and strategic partnerships.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceEthicsPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

​Just truths, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates DNA paternity tests as last resort, balancing fundamental right to privacy with child's legitimacy and truth, post-Puttaswamy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8

India urged to curb rampant junk food advertising targeting children, impacting public health; demands stricter laws, front-of-pack labelling, and regulatory overhaul.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant, Pg8

Ten years post-Brexit, UK faces deep divisions, economic stagnation, and political turmoil, with its seventh PM likely, as unfulfilled promises fuel populism.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Education SectorGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The lack of accountability within the NTA, Pg9

NEET-UG paper leak reveals NTA's systemic accountability failures, prompting calls for statutory reforms, candidate compensation, and multi-window exam design.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Health SectorGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Kerala's public health beacon dims as recurrent Hepatitis A and shigellosis outbreaks expose critical failures in sanitation infrastructure and groundwater contamination, threatening its model status.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

The curious case of Kerala’s committed expenditure, Pg9

Kerala's new UDF government reveals alarming 78% committed expenditure, sparking fiscal crisis concerns and challenging welfare state model.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Are footpaths more than safe spaces?, Pg10

Supreme Court declares 'right to walk' on safe footpaths a fundamental right, urging statutory law and regulator for equitable urban access.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Can police re-open probe without court approval?, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates court approval for police to re-open investigations after closure reports, quashing FIRs lacking judicial permission, reinforcing legal precedent.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Police begin collecting DNA records under 2022 law; over one lakh profiles generated, Pg12

Police collect over 1 lakh DNA profiles, fingerprints, and iris scans under CrPI Act 2022, creating a 75-year national identification database for criminals.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-EU trade pact to be signed by December: Goyal, Pg12

India-EU Free Trade Agreement set for December signing, promising 93% duty-free access for Indian goods, boosting $11 trillion bilateral trade.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

IAF to Central forces, all step in for smooth exams at over 5,400 centres, Pg1

NEET-UG retest for 20 lakh candidates conducted across 5,400 centres with unprecedented security and 'whole-of-government' effort after paper leak.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

NSDC crackdown continues: Current, ex-staffers get notices for PMKVY 'lapses', Pg1

NSDC issues show-cause notices to 20 current, ex-staffers over 'gross negligence' in PMKVY, following CAG's damning report on Rs 14,450 crore scheme.

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

'Can we turn over a new leaf?': Vance, Ghalibaf lead talks, Pg1

US and Iran hold high-stakes talks in Switzerland for nuclear deal and regional peace, as Trump threatens 'harder' strikes and Strait of Hormuz tolls.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: E GovernanceGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8

Sabarimala shrine to deploy AI predictive systems and drones for advanced crowd management during the upcoming annual pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrim safety and smooth operations.

GS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: ArchitectureGS3: Biotechnology

Rakhigarhi skeletons to undergo DNA tests, facial reconstruction, Pg8

5,000-year-old Rakhigarhi skeletons undergo DNA tests, facial reconstruction to unlock Harappan civilization's ancient mysteries.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Guardrails in AI growth to protect developing nations, Pg9

UN establishes global AI panel with Indian expert to create guardrails, prevent digital colonialism, and ensure equitable benefits for developing nations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health Sector

When doctors can move, healthcare benefits, Pg10

Andhra Pradesh scraps state medical registration, enabling doctors nationwide to practice, addressing shortages and promoting ease of professional mobility.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

On AI, US & China have an outdated arms race mindset, Pg10

Expert warns US-China's 'AI arms race' mindset is outdated; India should prioritize diffusion, open-source, and plurilateral resilience for tech leadership.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10

Agri-PV offers a dual solution, potentially boosting farmer incomes tenfold and halving India's massive Rs 2.35 lakh crore agricultural power subsidy.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Vulnerable Sections

A home of her own can be a lifeline, Pg10

New research reveals women's property ownership drastically reduces domestic violence incidence, urging urgent policy reforms for housing access and legal implementation.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: E Governance

Ease of justice has brought legal system closer to people, Pg11

Government champions 'ease of justice' through digital transformation, legislative reforms, and institutional strengthening, bringing the legal system closer to 140 crore Indians.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: 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

Global nuclear players turn to NTPC for N-tech partnerships, Pg13

NTPC emerges as India's nuclear pivot, attracting global firms like Holtec and EDF for SMR and advanced reactor tech, post-SHAKTI Act, challenging NPCIL.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Space Technology

'We will never allow China to affect our ties with India, which remain a high priority in our foreign policy', Pg14

Russia vows unwavering India ties, dismissing China's influence, while detailing Ukraine war stance, defence cooperation, and trade challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health Sector

Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15

Fragmented drug regulation and lax enforcement allow 2,000 cough syrup manufacturers to operate, jeopardizing public health and India's global pharma reputation.

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