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GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS1: LiteratureGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Nation honours 131 personalities with Padma awards, Pg1

Central Government announces Padma Awards 2026, honouring 131 individuals across diverse fields for their exceptional contributions to the nation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 1: World HistoryGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

US intervention in Venezuela exposes 'Donroe Doctrine': transactional imperialism prioritizing resource extraction over ideological regime change, impacting global south.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

​Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

Trump's Greenland pursuit sparks neo-colonialism debate amid Arctic melt, resource nationalism, and shifting global alliances, intensifying great-power climate wars.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Investment Models

India-UAE ties — stability, substance, strategic union, Pg10

India and UAE strengthen ties with strategic defence partnership, infrastructure investments, and ambitious trade targets by 2032.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education Sector

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Government Budgeting

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

The issues surrounding Governors’ address, Pg12

Governors' refusal to deliver mandated addresses sparks constitutional crisis, undermining state autonomy and federalism, raising concerns over politicization of gubernatorial roles.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies limits on High Courts' power to interfere in ongoing police investigations, emphasizing restraint and justification for intervention.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India, EU showing a fractured world another way to engage: von der Leyen, Pg14

India and EU strengthen ties amidst global fractures, FTA negotiations near conclusion, signaling strategic partnership and commitment to rules-based order.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Space Technology

Shubhanshu Shukla, who flew to space, gets Ashok Chakra, Pg14

President approves gallantry awards, including Ashok Chakra to Shubhanshu Shukla for space mission and other military decorations to armed forces personnel.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian Navy squadron boosts maritime ties with Indonesia, Pg16

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron enhances maritime cooperation with Indonesian Navy through port call, professional exchanges, and joint training exercises.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Space Technology

ExoMiner++: planet spotter, PgII

NASA's ExoMiner++ AI identifies 7,000 potential exoplanets from TESS data, enhancing planet detection with explainable AI and open-source access.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian Diaspora

Maritime security to terror fight: India-EU pact ready, Pg3

India and EU to sign security and defence partnership pact, boosting ties amid trade and geopolitical considerations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS2: Health SectorGS2: Education Sector

VS and Dharmendra among five Padma Vibhushan awardees, Pg3

Padma Awards 2024 conferred upon VS Achuthanandan, Dharmendra, and unsung heroes for exceptional contributions across diverse fields.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

‘Striking intrusion’: SC flags govt intervention in judicial transfers, Pg10

SC Judge raises concerns over executive's influence in judicial transfers, emphasizing the need to safeguard judicial independence and constitutional morality.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The return of trade policy as an instrument of statecraft, Pg12

India strategically leverages trade policy, forging agreements to balance economic interests, geopolitical considerations, and domestic imperatives amidst evolving global dynamics.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nuclear power expansion is an R&D challenge, Pg12

India aims for 10-fold nuclear capacity boost by 2047, focusing on thorium use and small modular reactors.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: 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

Notes from Davos: The bold, the bots and the bully, Pg13

Davos 2026 witnesses clash between Trump's isolationism and calls for global collaboration amid AI concerns and geopolitical shifts.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Goldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13

India's economy enters 'Goldilocks' phase with 7.4% growth, low inflation; reforms and investment drive optimism for sustained expansion.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Space TechnologyGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Ashoka Chakra for astronaut Shubhanshu, Pg14

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla receives Ashoka Chakra; President approves gallantry awards for 69 armed forces personnel on Republic Day.

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

Germany Drives Momentum in EU-India Free Trade Talks, Pg15

EU-India FTA gains momentum with German support, aiming to unlock trade benefits for 2 billion people by 2026.

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 InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Merz visit deepens Germany – India ties with strategic deals and shared vision, Pg15

German Chancellor's visit to India results in 19 agreements, deepening ties in defence, technology, energy, and trade.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Biotechnology

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

AIIMS spearheads research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and infection control strategies amidst rising superbug threats.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Biotechnology

New cancer therapy hastens access, Pg20

Breakthrough: Scientists discover reliable method to grow helper T-cells from stem cells, revolutionizing immune-based cancer therapy accessibility.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Textile exporters flag risk to jobs, market loss from US tariffs, Pg23

Indian apparel exporters warn of job losses and market share erosion due to sustained US tariffs, urging government intervention.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

International Solar Alliance will continue to expand its footprint, Pg23

India reaffirms commitment to International Solar Alliance expansion despite US withdrawal, focusing on Middle East and Africa solar deployment.

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

India may slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, Pg23

India to slash car tariffs to 40% for EU imports, potentially boosting trade relations and market access.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Space Technology

‘There is an overall obsession with just our lifetime, without thinking about future generations... We need to move from this short-termism’, Pg24

Astrophysicist emphasizes long-term scientific funding, interdisciplinary research, and ethical AI development for societal advancement, urging shift from short-term thinking.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Why EU deal is better for farmers than one with US, Pg26

India favors EU trade deal over US due to lower agricultural import threat and export opportunities in seafood and spices.

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