1. IMD’s updated monsoon forecast brings relief to kharif sowing; potential challenges in Northeast
- Source: PIB, The Hindu (Page 1)
- Syllabus: GS3 (Economy – Agriculture), GS1 (Geography)
2. Government considers new framework for critical mineral exploration and processing to secure EV battery supply chain
- Source: PIB, Indian Express (Page 1)
- Syllabus: GS3 (Economy – Resources), GS3 (Science & Technology)
3. Debate intensifies over Uniform Civil Code implementation timeline; legal and social considerations discussed
- Source: The Hindu (Page 3)
- Syllabus: GS2 (Polity)
4. India-US sign comprehensive cybersecurity cooperation agreement; focus on critical infrastructure protection
- Source: PIB, Indian Express (Page 5)
- Syllabus: GS3 (Internal Security), GS2 (IR)
5. Rural women’s empowerment via digital literacy and direct benefit transfer schemes sees significant uptake
- Source: PIB, The Hindu (Page 4)
- Syllabus: GS2 (Social Justice)
6. Private sector-led space launches set to increase after IN-SPACe approves more ventures
- Source: Indian Express (Page 7)
- Syllabus: GS3 (Science & Technology)
7. Union Cabinet approves fresh incentives for domestic semiconductor manufacturing, targets 2027 production
- Source: PIB, The Hindu (Page 10)
- Syllabus: GS3 (Economy – Industry), GS3 (Science & Technology)
8. Government to fast-track Sagarmala Project’s coastal community development initiatives
- Source: PIB
- Syllabus: GS3 (Infrastructure), GS1 (Geography)
9. G20’s new working group on global talent mobility established under India’s presidency
- Source: AIR, The Hindu (Page 9)
- Syllabus: GS2 (IR), GS3 (Economy)
10. Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights resilience of Indian IT sector amidst global slowdown
- Source: PIB, Indian Express (Page 12)
- Syllabus: GS3 (Economy)
11. Parliamentary panel reviews amendments to Forest Rights Act, 2006, seeks wider tribal consultations
- Source: The Hindu (Page 6)
- Syllabus: GS2 (Governance), GS1 (Society)
12. New policy proposed to boost medical tourism and traditional medicine systems in India
- Source: PIB
- Syllabus: GS2 (Health)
13. Central Bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot expanded to include more retail transactions
- Source: The Hindu (Business Page)
- Syllabus: GS3 (Economy)
14. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) begins restoration of ancient stepwells in Rajasthan
- Source: Indian Express (Page 4)
- Syllabus: GS1 (Art & Culture)
