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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

PM sets up high-powered task force on exam reforms led by Nandan Nilekani, Pg3

PM Modi launches high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India's examination system, ensuring transparency and tech integration after NEET-UG scandal.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian Diaspora

Another ship with 4 Indians targeted at Ukraine port, MEA issues advisory, Pg3

Another Indian-crewed ship attacked at Ukraine's Odesa port, two missing; MEA issues urgent advisory for Black Sea conflict zone.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Fake or Reel?, Pg8

BJP circles question fate of parliamentary panel recommending strict action against social media fake news and algorithm biases.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

PM: Youth should visit border villages to understand India, Pg10

PM Modi urges Gen Z to embrace Viksit Vibrant Village program, connecting with 74 border communities in Ladakh, Himachal, Uttarakhand for national understanding.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Biotechnology

How quantum computing and AI can help trigger a better immune response, Pg11

Danish scientists leverage quantum computing and AI to revolutionize peptide design, paving the way for personalized cancer vaccines and enhanced immune therapies.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this year, Pg11

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 66 lives, displace 7 lakh, as extreme rainfall, climate change, and deforestation overwhelm river systems.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Economics of Animal RearingGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

For antibiotics, the right dose is restraint, Pg12

Global study exposes India's alarming antibiotic overuse, with 'watch' drugs fueling antimicrobial resistance, demanding urgent policy and healthcare reforms.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Rising rupee, new Trump tariffs — track the headwinds, Pg12

Surging crude oil, weakening rupee, US tariffs, and inflation mount severe economic headwinds for India.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Public Distribution System

To understand closing of the Strait, follow the cook, Pg13

Global conflict in Strait of Hormuz sparks LPG crisis, revealing stark class divide and precarity of India's urban migrant workforce.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Reading the street — lessons from Jantar Mantar for the police, Pg13

Jantar Mantar protests reveal critical policing gaps; experts urge Delhi Police to revamp crowd control, social media intelligence, and pre-emptive political engagement for future demonstrations.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Trump's tariff threat on generics: Why it matters for Indian pharma firms, Pg15

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on generic drugs, forcing Indian pharma giants to boost US investments and secure market access.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: IT and Computers

CBDT issues crypto asset reporting note aligned with OECD framework, Pg15

CBDT unveils 198-page crypto-asset reporting guidance, aligning with OECD framework to boost global tax transparency and combat evasion from 2025.

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

US pauses attacks for 2nd straight day, Iran does too, Pg16

US, Iran pause hostilities for second day amid Omani-led diplomacy, seeking de-escalation over critical Strait of Hormuz shipping routes.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Nilekani to lead high-powered task force on exam reforms: PM, Pg1

PM Modi appoints Nandan Nilekani to lead high-powered task force, revamping India's exam system with tech-driven, leak-proof reforms after NEET scandal.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran says it is halting ‘retaliatory strikes’ on U.S., Pg1

Iran halts retaliatory strikes on US, but escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions persist with mine claims and joint administration talks with Oman.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian Diaspora

Centre warns Indian seafarers about jobs in ‘volatile’ Black Sea, Pg1

MEA warns Indian seafarers of escalating Black Sea risks after missile attacks kill five, urges caution amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Biotechnology

India’s first dengue vaccine arrives with a crucial safety caveat, Pg2

India approves first dengue vaccine, Qdenga, but experts warn of heightened severe dengue risk for seronegative children, urging mandatory pre-vaccination screening.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education Sector

Youth at the vanguard, Pg6

Union Education Minister resigns after massive youth protests over exam paper leaks, challenging government's authority and highlighting governance failures.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood 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: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Do not surrender to China, do not depend on the U.S., Pg6

India urged to forge strategic autonomy, resisting economic surrender to hostile China and over-reliance on unpredictable US, post-Galwan.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

India's I4C orders GitHub to remove BitChat repositories, citing potential misuse for unlawful assemblies and surveillance evasion, sparking debate on digital rights and state power.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: IT and Computers

Why is China’s AI push gaining ground?, Pg8

China's Kimi K3 and open-source AI models challenge US dominance, leveraging abundant electricity and government support despite GPU curbs, intensifying the global tech race.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Dialogue with Pak. will only be on PoK: Rajnath, Pg10

Rajnath Singh declares dialogue with Pakistan solely on PoK, contrasting India's innovation with Pakistan's terror promotion, while boosting 65% defence indigenization.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Great Indian Bustard chicks placed in rewilding tunnel, Pg12

In a first, three endangered Great Indian Bustard chicks enter ₹9.25-crore rewilding tunnel at Jaisalmer's Godawan Centre, preparing for wild release.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education Sector

Prime Minister announces constitution of high-powered task force on examination reforms

PM Modi establishes high-powered task force under Nandan Nilekani to spearhead crucial examination reforms for national development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

English rendering of PM’s address during Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026

PM Modi champions 'Viksit Vibrant Village Programme', urging youth to immerse in border communities, fostering development, patriotism, and national unity.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Social JusticeGS1: Art FormsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

English rendering of PM’s address in the 136th Episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26.07.2026

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat highlights indigenous defence, private space success, water conservation, and cultural revival, urging 'Vocal for Local' for a self-reliant India.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ ‘Corporate Mitra Scheme’ Awareness Webinar Successfully Organized by IICA Shillong for the youth and enterprises of Arunachal Pradesh

Ministry of Corporate Affairs launches 'Corporate Mitra Scheme' to empower MSMEs and youth in Arunachal Pradesh, fostering economic growth and ease of doing business.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

As Monsoon Arrives, Rajnandgaon is Ready to #CatchTheRain Through Mission Jal Raksha

Rajnandgaon's Mission Jal Raksha, leveraging science and community, boosts groundwater by 2.04m, making the district monsoon-ready to #CatchTheRain.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Op Sindoor is proof of India’s capability to respond decisively to Pakistan’s every misadventure: Raksha Mantri in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Vijay Diwas, citing 'Op Sindoor' as proof of India's decisive response to terror and boosting defence indigenization.

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