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GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyEthicsPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Education Sector

Menstrual health in schools is integral to right to life: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court declares menstrual health a fundamental right, orders schools to provide sanitary napkins and hygiene facilities.

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

Deal with EU to be implemented in 2026 itself: Piyush Goyal, Pg1

India-EU Free Trade Agreement set to be implemented in 2026, boosting exports and strengthening ties amidst global trade shifts.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

Allahabad HC slams U.P. police for routine 'encounter' shootings, violating accused rights, directs strict adherence to SC guidelines.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

India's steel sector faces pressure to decarbonize amidst climate goals, with green steel production as a strategic imperative for economic competitiveness.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

​A job well done, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes strategic resilience, fiscal prudence, and addresses emerging risks like rupee depreciation and ethanol's impact.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Education Sector

​Stay the course, Pg6

Supreme Court stays UGC's anti-discrimination rules in higher education, deeming them 'too sweeping' amidst concerns of dilution and protests.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

MHA mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to become eligible for IG posts, impacting 2011 batch onwards.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Biotechnology

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

Supreme Court bans unproven stem cell therapies for autism, directs government to regulate stem cell research and protect vulnerable patients.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and Computers

AI summit is attracting global interest, says Vaishnaw, Pg10

India AI Impact Summit 2024 witnesses global interest with $70 billion investment in AI infrastructure and 200 AI models launch.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: E Governance

UIDAI launches new Aadhaar app for secure age verification, Pg10

UIDAI introduces Aadhaar app for secure age verification under DPDP Act, enhancing data privacy and curbing access to inappropriate online content.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable Sections

High tap coverage under Jal Jeevan scheme, but lower usage, reliability, Pg10

Jal Jeevan Mission achieves 98% tap coverage, but usage and reliability lag, reveals government survey, raising functionality concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Sri Lanka to stick to IMF path despite cyclone blow, Pg12

Sri Lanka affirms commitment to IMF program despite Cyclone Ditwah's devastation, securing $200 million aid for recovery efforts.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

EU deal goes beyond trade... can lift manufacturing: Goyal, Pg1

Piyush Goyal highlights strategic, defence, and financial integration beyond trade in the EU-India FTA, boosting manufacturing and decarbonization efforts.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Education Sector

SC: Menstrual health is a part of fundamental right to life (Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in all govt and private schools), Pg1

Supreme Court mandates menstrual hygiene measures in all schools, recognizing menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21.

GS 1: Art & CultureGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS1: Architecture

US museum to return 3 bronze sculptures removed illegally from temples in TN, Pg2

US museum to return stolen Indian sculptures after probe confirms illegal removal from Tamil Nadu temples, reinforcing cultural heritage preservation.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Health Sector

Awareness, search for identity drive transgender clinic, Pg3

AIIMS Delhi's transgender clinic witnesses surge in gender-affirming procedures, reflecting rising awareness and demand for inclusive healthcare.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

3D Print Push, Pg6

CPWD to explore 3D printing for housing construction in border and coastal regions following PMO suggestion and IIT-Madras visit.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityEthicsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

Allahabad HC slams UP police for routine 'encounter' shootings, demands DGP explanation on alleged extrajudicial actions violating rule of law.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Supreme Court flags reciprocity concerns in Pfizer-Softgel case, Pg9

Supreme Court raises sovereignty concerns in Pfizer case, questioning reciprocity in honoring Letters Rogatory from foreign courts.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's next manufacturing leap will be about what it produces, Pg10

India's manufacturing sector poised for strategic growth via technology, R&D, and global value chain integration, enhancing competitiveness and indispensability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Signing of FTAs is a start. Their success will be judged by gains in global market, Pg11

India's FTAs with EU, UK, and Australia unlock $3.5 trillion market, but success hinges on domestic reforms.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India's cheapest power needs new buyers, Pg11

India seeks new buyers for its cheapest renewable power through open access, industrial clusters, and green manufacturing initiatives.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

CEA seeks to ease green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects (‘Environmental, forest-related clearances key reasons behind slow pace of PSP development’), Pg13

CEA proposes easing green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects, allowing them in eco-sensitive zones to boost renewable energy storage capacity.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: IT and Computers

Dell, Nvidia to build Nextgen's India AI factory, Pg13

Dell and Nvidia collaborate with Nextgen AI to establish India's premier AI factory, boosting AI infrastructure and services nationwide.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: IT and Computers

‘Sovereign model launch at AI Summit’, Pg13

India to unveil indigenous AI models at AI Summit; anticipates doubling of AI infrastructure investment commitments to $140 billion.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government BudgetingGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Budget 2026: The 3 big macro worries for India, Pg16

Budget 2026 faces challenges: decelerating nominal GDP growth, weak tax buoyancy, and sluggish private corporate investments impacting economic calculations.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Why Economic Survey has raised India's potential growth rate, Pg16

Economic Survey reassesses India's potential growth rate to 7% due to policy reforms and improved factor productivity.

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