World
- Sri Lanka at 75 is a failed state, says former President Kumaratunga (GS-2)
- Lula moots joint talks with China, UAE on Russia war (GS-2)
News
- G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035 (GS-2)
- Police say train arson ‘act of terror’; UAPA invoked (GS-2 / Prelims – UAPA)
- ‘Legalising same-sex unions will improve mental health outcomes among LGBTQIA+ individuals’ (GS-1)
Text & Context
Editorial
- Diplomacy, with a change in terms of reference (GS-2)
- The past cannot be undone through a rechristening (GS-1)
States
- Army may help build Bailey bridges in Kaziranga to help protect the one-horned rhino’s domain (Prelims)