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Monday, April 20, 2026

79 articles

46News
33Editorials

Economy

13
Must ReadEconomyGS 3Prelims + Mainspan_indiainternationalwest_asia

Core sector activity contracts 0.4% in March 2026 on West Asia impact, worst in 19 months

Data released by the government shows that four out of the eight core sectors of the economy contracted in March 2026; growth in the full year of 2025-26 was the lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hindu1 min read
EconomyEnvS&TGS 3

Draft rules for roll-out of Ethanol 85 fuel to be notified soon

The Hindu1 min read
EconomyIRGS 3, GS 2

RBI plans to remain nimble to prevent persistent supply shock amid West Asia crisis

Economic Times1 min read
EconomySocialOtherGS 2, GS 3

Govt reviews rural schemes, supply chain woes to protect beneficiaries from Iran war impact

Economic Times1 min read
OtherOtherGS 3

RBI draft for upper layer non-banks affects CICs disproportionately, raises compliances costs

Economic Times1 min read

International Relations

8
Must ReadIREconomyGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_indiainternational_east_asia

Chips to ships: PM Modi and President Lee Unveil vision to double trade, launch ‘digital bridge’ between India and South Korea

Indian Express1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3

Rajnath to undertake 3-day visit to Germany; boosting defence, industrial ties main focus

The Hindu1 min read
IRGS 2, GS 3

Defence Chief General Anil Chauhan in U.K. for training, operations dialogue

The Hindu1 min read
IRPolityGS 2

Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties seek sustained Indian push to realise spirit of Indo-Lanka Accord

The Hindu1 min read
IRGS 2

India and Ukraine finalising enhanced security cooperation: Zelenskyy

Indian Express1 min read

Science & Technology

7
Must ReadS&TGS 3Prelims + Mainspan_india

ISRO ties up with TIFR for collaboration in space science

The Hindu1 min read
S&TIRGS 2, GS 3

Space traffic rises: Isro performed record 140 collision-avoidance manoeuvres in 2025

Indian Express1 min read
S&TEnvGS 3

CSIR-IICT scientists demonstrate green biofuel route from sugarcane waste

The Hindu1 min read
S&TEconomySecurityGS 3

Regulators monitor Anthropic's Mythos for banking risks

The Hindu1 min read
S&TEconomyGS 3

Bengaluru research institutes unlock temperature controlled nanomaterials for future electronics

The Hindu1 min read

Environment & Ecology

5
Must ReadEnvIRS&TGS 3Prelims + Mainspan_indialadakh

Armed Forces eye biogas, solar to cut fuel use amid West Asia crisis

Indian Express1 min read
EnvGeoGS 1, GS 3

Human-wildlife conflict a least debated issue in poll-bound Tamil Nadu

The Hindu1 min read
EnvPolityGeoGS 2, GS 3

HC crackdown grounds houseboats on Vembanad Lake

The Hindu1 min read
EnvOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3

Cashless medical treatment sought for wildlife attack victims

The Hindu1 min read
EnvGeoGS 1, GS 3

Cherry blossoms fade in Japan with climate change

The Hindu1 min read

Polity & Governance

6
Must ReadPolitySocialGS 2Prelims + Mainskarnataka

Special Cabinet meeting in Karnataka to discuss internal reservation on April 24

The Hindu1 min read
PolityEconomyGS 2, GS 3

What does Uttar Pradesh’s minimum wage revision change? | Explained

The Hindu1 min read
PolitySocialGS 1, GS 2

In poll-bound states, parties slow to field women candidates

Indian Express1 min read
PolityEconomyGS 2, GS 3

In Andhra Praadesh, Collectors race for investments

The Hindu1 min read
PolityEthicsGS 2, GS 4

Thousands of RTI appeals stuck in Bihar, High Court seeks update

Indian Express1 min read

Social Issues

3
Must ReadSocialEconomyPolityGS 1, GS 2, GS 3Mains Focusmaharashtra

Dharavi project begins; 11,000 rehab homes being constructed on railway land in Matunga

Economic Times1 min read
OtherOtherOtherGS 2

30-bed mental health care centre opens in Mysuru

The Hindu1 min read
SocialPolityGS 2

Indian Railways allows UDID card holders to travel in unreserved PwD coaches

Indian Express1 min read

Geography

1
Must ReadGeoEnvPolityGS 1, GS 3Prelims + Mainsmaharashtra

Maharashtra Chief Minister tells departments to take immediate measures to tackle El Niño effect

Indian Express1 min read

History & Culture

1
Must ReadHistoryPolityGS 1, GS 2Prelims + Mainskarnataka

Basaveshwara’s teachings still showing the path to establishing a just society, says Minister

Sharanprakash Patil was speaking after inaugurating the 893rd Basava Jayanti celebrations organised at Jagat Circle in Kalaburagi

The Hindu1 min read

Editorials & Analysis

33 articles

Where India is going wrong in its goal to find new drugs

OtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read

Expert Explains | ‘India’s fiscal federalism must be reimagined to ensure every vote carries equal weight’

PolityEconomyGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsIndian Express1 min read

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out

OtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsIndian Express1 min read

Why India believes a 3D glass semiconductor project is its most important chip bet

S&TEconomyGS 3Prelims + MainsIndian Express1 min read

The strategic vulnerability in India’s LPG supply model

EconomyOtherSecurityGS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
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