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GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: GovernanceGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable Sections

​The lost message, Pg6

PM Modi's Christmas service visit signals tolerance amid rising violence against Christians, yet concrete action remains absent.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Education SectorGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit, Pg6

India's R&D spending lags at 0.7% of GDP; Huawei alone outspends entire nation, hindering 'Viksit Bharat' goal.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryGS1: LiteratureGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Linked civilisations, a modern strategic partnership, Pg6

India and Iran deepen strategic ties focusing on energy, connectivity via Chabahar port, and counter-terrorism, celebrating 75 years of diplomacy.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Tamil Nadu needs to think beyond the metro, Pg7

Article questions metro rail's suitability for cities like Madurai, Coimbatore, advocating for cost-effective, inclusive transport solutions like electric buses.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Venezuela’s resource curse, Pg7

US sanctions and mismanagement cripple Venezuela's oil-dependent economy, causing a drastic fall in global oil export share since 1990s.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Representation of the People's ActGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Gaps in regulating digital campaigns, Pg8

Digital campaign regulation lags as third-party actors blur campaign finance lines, demanding transparency for fair elections.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

What are rare-earth elements and why is everyone looking for them?, Pg9

Decoding rare-earth elements: properties, applications in green tech, extraction challenges, and China's dominance in refining, impacting global supply chains.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS2: Health SectorGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

World is looking at India with great hope, says PM, Pg10

PM Modi highlights India's 2025 achievements, from security to sports, and urges youth participation in nation-building through innovation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: Space Technology

Alaknanda: Indian astronomers spot implausibly old spiral galaxy, PgII

Indian astronomers discover 'Alaknanda', a remarkably old spiral galaxy formed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, challenging existing galaxy formation models.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Space Technology

Frequency comb: colour reference, PgII

Frequency comb lasers enable precise light frequency comparisons, aiding atomic clock calibration and gravitational shift measurements with advanced sensor technology.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India attacked Nur Khan airbase, admits Pak Dy PM, Pg1

Pakistan admits India attacked Nur Khan airbase; reveals US and Saudi Arabia mediated ceasefire during May conflict.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Prepare SOPs on response to tackle crisis: Top cop to units (IN WAKE OF BONDI BEACH TERROR ATTACK IN AUSTRALIA), Pg3

Delhi Police enhances counter-terror preparedness post-Bondi Beach attack, orders SOPs for rapid response and coordinated action during crisis.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Real-time data, source identification, measurable outcomes: Govt set to develop AI-enabled data system with IIT Kanpur (TO COMBAT AIR POLLUTION), Pg3

Delhi government collaborates with IIT Kanpur to develop AI-enabled system for real-time air pollution source identification and targeted interventions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: E GovernanceGS2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM, Pg5

PM Modi urges states to replicate PRAGATI platform, establish data strategy units, and deregulation cells for improved governance.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Eyeing power, BNP may finally shed reactionary stance on India, Pg7

Bangladesh Nationalist Party softens stance on India, signaling potential shift in foreign policy amid upcoming elections.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

At year's end, robust growth, signs that economy weathered the storms, Pg8

Indian economy showcases resilience with 7.4% growth despite US tariffs, AI boom, and volatile capital inflows in fiscal year 2025.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's ActGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Political funding needs reform to protect democratic competition, Pg8

Analysis reveals BJP received disproportionate political funding via corporate donations and electoral trusts, raising concerns about fair electoral competition.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Polls begin in Myanmar, but democracy is elusive, Pg8

Myanmar's sham elections challenge India's balancing act between supporting democracy and maintaining regional stability amidst Chinese influence.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS3: IT and Computers

Healthcare gets privacy backbone, but devil is in details, Pg9

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 brings sweeping changes to healthcare, empowering patients but creating compliance challenges for providers.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt notifies guidelines of 2 shipbuilding initiatives, Pg11

Government unveils ₹44,700 crore shipbuilding boost via SBFAS and SBDS schemes, offering financial aid and capacity enhancement.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

'SMR viability a question until orders scale, local value addition nears 100%', Pg11

Nuclear expert advocates for PHWR expansion and thorium irradiation to boost India's nuclear energy independence, bypassing fast breeder reactors.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Outbound mergers and acquisitions roar back in 2025, Pg11

Indian firms aggressively pursue overseas acquisitions in 2025, with deal values soaring to $24.8 billion amid global shifts.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Fish-inspired filter for microplastics, Pg12

Scientists develop fish-gill inspired washing machine filter, capturing 98% of microplastics, addressing major pollution source from clothing fibers.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Health SectorGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

COPD is an invisible public health disaster, Pg12

Alarming rise in COPD cases in India, driven by air pollution and poor lung health, demands urgent public health action.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS2: E GovernanceGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

When cough becomes a clue: How AI is amping up public health, Pg12

AI revolutionizes Indian healthcare: From cough analysis for TB detection to AI-powered diagnosis, improving access and outcomes in remote areas.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AIIMS, Google develop AI-powered app to expand skincare, Pg12

AIIMS and Google collaborate to develop AI-powered dermatology app, Indus Derma, enhancing skincare accessibility and diagnostic accuracy, especially in underserved areas.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyEthicsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘It’s been 75 years of the Constitution and we are still not doing our duty of protecting the environment’, Pg13

Ex-Judge emphasizes citizens' environmental duty, defends judicial independence, and advocates for High Court model in Supreme Court decision-making.

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