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Abetment of suicide charges should not be ‘mechanically’ invoked: SC

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context ● The Supreme Court has emphasized the need to sensitize investigation agencies and courts regarding abetment of suicide cases under Section 306 of the IPC.  Analysis of the news:  About Section 306 of IPC Section 306 of IPC…

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Annual calendar, at least 100 sittings every year must in Parliament: O’Brien

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ●Trinamool Congress’s Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien criticizes the government’s short notice for Parliament sessions and urges an annual calendar with at least 100 sittings. Issues Associated with Short Notice for Parliament Sessions Inadequate Preparation Time: Short notice…

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 Indian cryptography research gears up to face the quantum challenge

 (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ●The news discusses the growing field of cryptography in India – its importance for securing data, and the challenges posed by quantum computing and emerging encryption techniques.  Introduction to Cryptography Cryptography is a technique used to secure…

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UNICEF Report 2025: Addressing Global Challenges Faced by Children

Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The UNICEF report highlights the multifaceted challenges children face globally. Analysis of the news: About UNICEF: Key Highlights of the UNICEF Report on Children’s Challenges Impact of Conflict on Children Debt Crisis and Its Impact on Children Climate Change Impact Digital Inequality Way Forward                       Constitutional Provisions for Child…

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Research questions ‘iron deficiency’ as key cause of anaemia in India

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ●A study suggests that iron deficiency may not be the only cause of anaemia in India. ●Other factors like Vitamin B12 deficiency and air pollution could also play a role.  Anaemia in Women and Adolescents Anaemia…

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India Achieves Historic Space Docking Milestone: ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission Paves the Way for Advanced Space Exploration

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context ISRO Successfully Demonstrates Space Docking with SpaDeX Mission, Advancing India’s Space Station and Lunar Ambitions. Analysis of the news: What is Space Docking? Significance of the Achievement This accomplishment is critical for future space missions: Details of…

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Phased Ceasefire in Gaza: Prisoner Swaps, Military Withdrawals, and Fragile Progress Toward Stability

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context A phased ceasefire deal was brokered in Doha, Qatar, aiming to address the Gaza conflict. Analysis of the news: Phased Ceasefire and Exchange of Detainees Geopolitical and Domestic Shifts Enabling the Deal Key Terms and Implications Israel’s…

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Does ‘blood money’ have a legal standing?

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society Context ●The article discusses the concept of ‘blood money’ in Islamic law, explaining its use in various countries and its role in crime compensation. ●It also explores India’s legal stance, historical parallels, and recent instances of its application.  …

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US Sanctions on Russia’s Oil Trade Pose Challenges for India Amid Shifting Global Dynamics

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy GS2 – International Relations Context The outgoing US administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil trade, targeting 183 tankers of the “shadow fleet,” major Russian oil companies, insurance entities, and other players in the oil sector. Analysis…