Polity & Governance
17Must ReadPolityGS 2Prelims + Mainsandhra_pradesh
Lok Sabha passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra capital
The bill, which will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision to make Amaravati the sole and permanent capital, was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySecuritySocialGS 2, GS 3
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says Centre’s anti-minority FCRA (amendment) Bill exposes BJP’s 'cake and flower diplomacy' towards Church leaders in Kerala
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySocialGS 1, GS 2
‘Regional imbalance’ bothers Congress as government plans delimitation to roll out women’s reservation
The Hindu1 min read
PolityGS 2
Government proposing to up Lok Sabha size by 50%; move will disadvantage southern states: Congress
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySecurityS&TGS 2, GS 3
India recorded 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, highest among democracies: Access Now report
Indian Express1 min read
Economy
20Must ReadEconomyPolityGS 3, GS 2Prelims + Mainspan_india
New I-T Act marks new chapter in India's tax administration, step towards Viksit Bharat: CBDT
India has a new Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026. This replaces the old 1961 Act, making tax rules simpler and easier to follow. The e-filing portal will support both old and new acts during the transition. Assessments for past years will follow the old Act. Advance tax payments from June 2026 will use the new Act.
Economic Times1 min read
EconomyPolityGS 3, GS 2
Parliament passes amendments to IBC to quicken resolution process, reduce backlog
Economic Times1 min read
OtherOtherEconomyGS 3
GST revenue in March 2026 at 10-month high of ₹2 lakh crore, driven by taxes on imports
The Hindu1 min read
EconomyGS 3
Despite rate reset, GST collection rises on strong consumption
Economic Times1 min read
EconomyIRGS 2, GS 3
U.S. report flags high import duties, non-tariff barriers in India
The Hindu1 min read
International Relations
10Must ReadIREconomyGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainsinternational
USCIS completes H-1B cap selection process for FY 2027
The H-1B selection process is shifting to a wage-based model, where applicants with higher salaries and skills are given priority
The Hindu1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
USTR lists India's UPI and data rules as trade barriers
Economic Times1 min read
IRGS 2
Trump says US strongly considering NATO exit: Alliance a ‘paper tiger’, ‘UK doesn’t even have navy’
Indian Express1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
Modi plans FTA push with Europe this summer, fast-tracking implementation on cards
The Hindu1 min read
IREconomyEnvGS 2, GS 3
India permits exports of essential commodities to Maldives for 2026-27
Economic Times1 min read
Science & Technology
7Must ReadS&TSecurityPolityGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_india
Government shelves periodic web logout for chat apps, extends SIM binding to December 31
The development gives tech firms until the end of the year to implement the requirement that SIM cards be in the same phone as chat app accounts
The Hindu1 min read
S&TIRGS 3, GS 2
NASA's Moon flyby mission primed for launch
The Hindu1 min read
S&TSecurityGS 3
‘Cloning’ hurdle skirted to make perfect copy of quantum state
The Hindu1 min read
S&TSecurityEconomyGS 3
Cochin Shipyard delivers INS Malwan to Indian Navy
The Hindu1 min read
S&TGS 3
Bacteria produce a torque that can drive microscopic machines
The Hindu1 min read
Internal Security
7Must ReadSecurityPolitySocialGS 3, GS 2Prelims + Mainsmanipur
Amit Shah asks Manipur CM to accelerate peace process, approves formation of all-woman police battalion
Zomi community leaders warn of phased and coordinated agitations over “delay in justice” for MLA who died following a mob assault.
The Hindu1 min read
SecurityPolityGS 3, GS 2
NSCN-K aims at religious conversion, demographic consolidation, Arunachal government tells UAPA tribunal
The Hindu1 min read
SecurityPolityGS 3, GS 2
Doctor couple charged under UAPA in Kashmir for spreading ‘misinformation on social media’
The Hindu1 min read
SecurityPolityGS 2, GS 3
Rajya Sabha passes CAPF Bill amid Opposition walkout; MoS says will strengthen federal structure
Indian Express1 min read
SecurityPolitySocialGS 3, GS 2
“Objection” to Martyrs Park site reopens Oting killing wounds in Nagaland
The Hindu1 min read
Social Issues
3Must ReadSocialS&TSecurityGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainsinternational
France eyes ban on social media for under-15s
France's public health watchdog last year said platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram were detrimental to adolescents, particularly girls
The Hindu1 min read
SocialPolityS&TGS 2, GS 3
How NIMHANS–Namma 112 integration will route mental health distress calls in Bengaluru
The Hindu1 min read
SocialOtherS&TGS 2, GS 3
Karnataka seeks public feedback on draft policy for students’ digital use
The Hindu1 min read
Environment & Ecology
3Must ReadEnvPolityGS 3, GS 2Prelims + Mainsinternational
The rare whale species in the way of Trump’s oil drilling plan
Recognised as a distinct species in 2021, Rice’s whale is usually found in a narrow area in the northeastern part of the Gulf of Mexico
The Hindu1 min read
EnvPolityGS 2, GS 3
Maharashtra announces authority for river rejuvenation
Indian Express1 min read
EnvEconomyPolityGS 2, GS 3
Telangana imposes 60-day ban on paraquat, citing risk to human, animal health
The Hindu1 min read
Editorials & Analysis
25 articlesThe West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout
IREconomySecurityGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Corridor of opportunity: On the end of Left Wing Extremism
SecurityPolitySocialGS 3, GS 2Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Amid West Asia war, why inflation is forecast to breach target in June quarter even as growth impetus, rupee could weaken further
EconomyOtherGS 3Prelims + MainsIndian Express1 min read
Orderly exit: On India and energy transition issues
IREconomyEnvGS 2, GS 3Mains FocusThe Hindu1 min read
GAAR shadow over payments abroad worries India Inc
EconomyPolityGS 3, GS 2Prelims + MainsEconomic Times1 min read