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Saturday, April 18, 2026

78 articles

58News
20Editorials

Environment & Ecology

5
Must ReadEnvGeoEconomyGS 1, GS 3Prelims + Mainsodisha

Explained: Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan. Here is what to know

Indian Express1 min read
EnvSocialPolityGS 2, GS 3

Relocation fear returns to haunt Amrabad’s particularly vulnerable Chenchu tribe

The Hindu1 min read
EnvGeoGS 1, GS 3

Four cheetahs from South Africa arrive in Bengaluru, to be housed at Bannerghatta National Park

The Hindu1 min read
EnvPolityGS 2, GS 3

Another year, another outbreak: Why Bandhwari landfill in Gurgaon sees huge fires this time of the year

Indian Express1 min read
EnvPolityGS 2, GS 3

‘No guide, no solo treks, GPS must’: Karnataka Forest dept tightens trail access, rolls out strict SOP after missing cases

Indian Express1 min read

International Relations

12
Must ReadOtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainsinternational

Two India-flagged ships fired at in Strait of Hormuz, Delhi summons Iran envoy

Indian Express1 min read
IREconomyGeoGS 2, GS 3

The 30-Day pivot: Why Washington just extended the deadline for buying Russian oil

Indian Express1 min read
IRGS 2, GS 3

Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal

The Hindu1 min read
IRGS 2

Doval reiterates India’s position on peace during meet with Ukraine’s NSA

Indian Express1 min read
IRGeoEconomyGS 1, GS 2, GS 3

Trump says he has ‘good news’ on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal

The Hindu1 min read

Economy

10
Must ReadEconomyIRGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_india

Govt approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore

The pool would cover all maritime risks like Hull and Machinery, Cargo, Protection and Indemnity and War risk

The Hindu1 min read
EconomyIRGS 2, GS 3

Rupee depreciation forces Indian firms to adopt Yuan payments, boost local sourcing

Economic Times1 min read
EconomyGeoGS 1, GS 3

Union Cabinet approves ₹24,815 crore multi-tracking projects across 15 districts in U.P., Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu1 min read
EconomyPolitySecurityGS 2, GS 3

Cabinet extends rural roads scheme, increases outlay by Rs 3,727 crore

Indian Express1 min read
EconomyPolityGS 2, GS 3

Govt strengthens DGFT Norms Committees to speed up export authorisations, cut delays

Economic Times1 min read

Polity & Governance

20
Must ReadPolityS&TGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_india

India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback

India’s IT ministry reviewed the ⁠proposal and “is not in favour of mandating the pre-installation of the Aadhaar App on smartphones,” UIDAI said in a statement to Reuters

The Hindu1 min read
OtherOtherGS 2

NMC proposes to ease norms for establishing medical college, tighten PG education standards

The Hindu1 min read
PolityGS 2

Why was 2023 women’s reservation law kept in cold storage, asks Opposition after PM’s address

The Hindu1 min read
PolitySocialGS 2

What the ‘science’ of delimitation and fertility struggles to capture

The Hindu1 min read
PolityS&TEthicsGS 2, GS 3, GS 4

Don’t be afraid of artificial intelligence: CJI Surya Kant tells judicial officers

The Hindu1 min read

Science & Technology

2
Must ReadS&TEnvIRGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_india

G20 satellite expected to be launched in 2027: ISRO chief Narayanan

Addressing scientists from DRDO, ISRO, and the Aeronautical Society of India at the Engineering Staff College of India, Dr. Narayanan also said India is the first country to succeed in placing 104 satellites, more than 100 satellites using a single rocket without any collision.

The Hindu1 min read
S&TEconomyEnvGS 3

IIT Kharagpur launches Rs 15 cr AI centre for mining innovation

Indian Express1 min read

Geography

1
Must ReadGeoEnvS&TGS 1, GS 3Prelims + Mainsandhra_pradesh

Satellite launch facility plan poses a threat to Hope Island’s ecosystem

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s plan to develop a Space City and satellite launch facility on Hope Island, located in Kakinada Bay, has raised concerns about the safety of the island’s conserved bird species and human inhabitants. The island has been classified as a Moderate Damage Risk Zone-III (MSK VII) region by the Coastal and Oceanic Island Database of India under the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management.

The Hindu1 min read

Internal Security

3
Must ReadSecurityEconomyGS 3Mains Focuspunjab

Punjab’s border farmers caught between fence and Zero Line

The central government recently initiated steps to relocate the border fencing closer to the international boundary, a move expected to provide significant relief to farmers who have for decades operated under stringent Border Security Force (BSF) regulations

The Hindu1 min read
SecurityPolityGS 2, GS 3

Law and order remain sensitive but under control: Manipur CM

The Hindu1 min read
SecurityPolityGS 2, GS 3

J&K parties rise to the call of L-G on drug menace, join 100-day campaign

The Hindu1 min read

History & Culture

3
Must ReadHistoryEconomyGS 1, GS 3Prelims Focusandhra_pradesh

Goal is to preserve, gain global recognition for 400-year-old Kondapalli toys, says Collector

The Hindu1 min read
OtherOtherOtherGS 1, GS 2, GS 3

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Bhavani constituency faces infrastructure gaps, livelihood concerns

The Hindu1 min read
HistoryPolityEconomyGS 1, GS 2, GS 3

Prime Minister, Vice-President pay tribute to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary

The Hindu1 min read

Editorials & Analysis

16 articles

Shashi Tharoor writes: The Trojan Horse of delimitation, and fundamental questions about the design of our democracy

PolityGS 2Mains FocusIndian Express1 min read

As Bill on women’s reservation in Houses is defeated, remembering the women who opposed it in Constituent Assembly

PolityHistorySocialGS 1, GS 2Prelims + MainsIndian Express1 min read

Deservedly dead: On the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026

PolityGS 2Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read

Address representation gaps in Sixth Schedule areas: 3 Assam MPs

PolitySocialGS 2Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read

US makes a U-turn, extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil till May 16; India stands to benefit

IREconomyGeoGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsIndian Express1 min read
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