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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

7.42 crore voters on Bihar’s nal electoral rolls at the end of SIR, Pg1.

The Election Commission released Bihar’s final electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), finalizing 7.42 crore names ahead of the Assembly election.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

7.42 crore voters on Bihar’s nal electoral rolls at the end of SIR, Pg1.

The Election Commission released Bihar’s final electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), finalizing 7.42 crore names ahead of the Assembly election.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Health SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Labour of care, Pg8

Maharashtra's Anshakalin Stri Parichars face exploitation with meager wages and lack of benefits, highlighting gendered inequalities in rural healthcare.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Health SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Labour of care, Pg8

Maharashtra's Anshakalin Stri Parichars face exploitation with meager wages and lack of benefits, highlighting gendered inequalities in rural healthcare.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Swim to safety, Pg8

Dugong population rebounds in Palk Bay reserve due to conservation efforts, but faces ongoing threats from fishing and climate change.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Swim to safety, Pg8

Dugong population rebounds in Palk Bay reserve due to conservation efforts, but faces ongoing threats from fishing and climate change.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

Article advocates for district-level democratic decentralization to empower youth, enhance governance, and foster inclusive growth beyond urban centers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

Article advocates for district-level democratic decentralization to empower youth, enhance governance, and foster inclusive growth beyond urban centers.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy, Pg8

UPSC commemorates 100 years, highlighting its role as a meritocracy guardian and adapting to modern governance challenges through reforms.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy, Pg8

UPSC commemorates 100 years, highlighting its role as a meritocracy guardian and adapting to modern governance challenges through reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

The transformation of girls’ education, Pg9

India witnesses girls' education transformation through initiatives like Kanya Kelavani and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao improving literacy and sex ratio.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

The transformation of girls’ education, Pg9

India witnesses girls' education transformation through initiatives like Kanya Kelavani and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao improving literacy and sex ratio.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

What triggered the chaos at Karur, Pg9

Karur roadshow stampede claims 41 lives, exposing governance failures and Tamil Nadu's obsession with film stars in politics.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

What triggered the chaos at Karur, Pg9

Karur roadshow stampede claims 41 lives, exposing governance failures and Tamil Nadu's obsession with film stars in politics.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

More women join the labour force, but are they really employed?, Pg9

India's female labor force participation rate rises to 41.7%, but earnings decline, revealing deeper vulnerabilities in the labor market.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

More women join the labour force, but are they really employed?, Pg9

India's female labor force participation rate rises to 41.7%, but earnings decline, revealing deeper vulnerabilities in the labor market.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10

ICMR to monitor 10 viruses across 50 cities using wastewater surveillance for early outbreak detection and public health planning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10

ICMR to monitor 10 viruses across 50 cities using wastewater surveillance for early outbreak detection and public health planning.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

India got 8% more monsoon rainfall this year, says IMD, Pg12

India witnesses 8% surplus monsoon rainfall, IMD reports, with Northwest India receiving highest rainfall since 2001, but East faces deficits.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

India got 8% more monsoon rainfall this year, says IMD, Pg12

India witnesses 8% surplus monsoon rainfall, IMD reports, with Northwest India receiving highest rainfall since 2001, but East faces deficits.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Centre directs NGOs to seek FCRA renewal 4 months before expiry, Pg12

MHA mandates NGOs to apply for FCRA renewal four months prior to expiry for effective scrutiny and security assessments.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Centre directs NGOs to seek FCRA renewal 4 months before expiry, Pg12

MHA mandates NGOs to apply for FCRA renewal four months prior to expiry for effective scrutiny and security assessments.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Canadian Foreign Minister meets Jaishankar in New York, to visit India on October 13-14, Pg13

Canada's Foreign Minister to visit India amid strained ties over Nijjar killing and Pannun assassination plot.

Canadian Foreign Minister meets Jaishankar in New York, to visit India on October 13-14, Pg13

Canada's Foreign Minister to visit India amid strained ties over Nijjar killing and Pannun assassination plot.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14

NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14

NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Bihar has fewer Passport and Foreigners Act cases, Pg14

NCRB data reveals fewer Foreigners Act cases in Bihar amid BJP's illegal migration concerns before assembly elections.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Bihar has fewer Passport and Foreigners Act cases, Pg14

NCRB data reveals fewer Foreigners Act cases in Bihar amid BJP's illegal migration concerns before assembly elections.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Over 1.73 lakh killed in road accidents in 2023, 1.6% rise: NCRB, Pg14

NCRB reports 1.73 lakh road accident deaths in 2023, a 1.6% rise, with speeding as primary cause.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Over 1.73 lakh killed in road accidents in 2023, 1.6% rise: NCRB, Pg14

NCRB reports 1.73 lakh road accident deaths in 2023, a 1.6% rise, with speeding as primary cause.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump’s plan seeks to put Gaza under external rule without Hamas; Israel to stay, Pg16

Trump's Gaza plan proposes external rule, Hamas demobilization, and Israeli security presence, raising concerns about Palestinian self-determination and long-term peace.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump’s plan seeks to put Gaza under external rule without Hamas; Israel to stay, Pg16

Trump's Gaza plan proposes external rule, Hamas demobilization, and Israeli security presence, raising concerns about Palestinian self-determination and long-term peace.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

NASA’s IMAP will show how solar particles are energised and shield us, PgII.

NASA's IMAP mission launched to map heliosphere's boundary, trace energetic particles, and enhance space weather forecasting capabilities.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

NASA’s IMAP will show how solar particles are energised and shield us, PgII.

NASA's IMAP mission launched to map heliosphere's boundary, trace energetic particles, and enhance space weather forecasting capabilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Polar geoengineering could cause severe harm: scientists, PgII.

Scientists warn polar geoengineering schemes like aerosol injection and ocean fertilization pose severe environmental risks and are economically unviable.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Polar geoengineering could cause severe harm: scientists, PgII.

Scientists warn polar geoengineering schemes like aerosol injection and ocean fertilization pose severe environmental risks and are economically unviable.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Final Bihar voter rolls out: 6 per cent dip since June; in most deletions, citizenship no factor, Pg1.

Bihar's voter rolls shrink by 6% after intensive revision, revealing citizenship verification was negligible despite EC's claims in SC.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Final Bihar voter rolls out: 6 per cent dip since June; in most deletions, citizenship no factor, Pg1.

Bihar's voter rolls shrink by 6% after intensive revision, revealing citizenship verification was negligible despite EC's claims in SC.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

On lines of Model UN, Centre set to launch Youth Gram Sabha initiative from Oct, Pg8.

Centre's 'Youth Gram Sabha' initiative to simulate local governance in schools, fostering civic engagement among students from October 2025.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

On lines of Model UN, Centre set to launch Youth Gram Sabha initiative from Oct, Pg8.

Centre's 'Youth Gram Sabha' initiative to simulate local governance in schools, fostering civic engagement among students from October 2025.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

PREVENT THE ATROCITY, Pg10.

NCRB data reveals alarming 28.8% surge in atrocities against Scheduled Tribes in 2023, spotlighting Manipur conflict and governance failures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

PREVENT THE ATROCITY, Pg10.

NCRB data reveals alarming 28.8% surge in atrocities against Scheduled Tribes in 2023, spotlighting Manipur conflict and governance failures.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

C FOR CHALLENGE, Pg10.

Lancet report reveals alarming rise in India's cancer cases; preventive measures and equitable access to treatment are crucial.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

C FOR CHALLENGE, Pg10.

Lancet report reveals alarming rise in India's cancer cases; preventive measures and equitable access to treatment are crucial.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Relying on ourselves, Pg11.

Vedanta Group chairman advocates policy reforms for Atmanirbhar Bharat in natural resources, targeting reduced import dependence by 2047.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Relying on ourselves, Pg11.

Vedanta Group chairman advocates policy reforms for Atmanirbhar Bharat in natural resources, targeting reduced import dependence by 2047.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Census must count sub-caste in, Pg11.

2027 Census to include sub-caste enumeration for targeted affirmative action, addressing historical data gaps and internal inequalities.

Census must count sub-caste in, Pg11.

2027 Census to include sub-caste enumeration for targeted affirmative action, addressing historical data gaps and internal inequalities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cleaner air can reduce heart disease, diabetes in women, reveals assessment, Pg12.

IIT-Delhi assessment reveals 30% pollution cut could significantly reduce heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia among women and children.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cleaner air can reduce heart disease, diabetes in women, reveals assessment, Pg12.

IIT-Delhi assessment reveals 30% pollution cut could significantly reduce heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia among women and children.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

India's dietary profile linked to rising diabetes and obesity, shows study, Pg12.

ICMR study reveals India's dietary habits fuel diabetes and obesity crisis, calls for policy reforms and dietary diversification.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

India's dietary profile linked to rising diabetes and obesity, shows study, Pg12.

ICMR study reveals India's dietary habits fuel diabetes and obesity crisis, calls for policy reforms and dietary diversification.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

India experienced 5th wettest monsoon since 2001, more rain in October, says IMD, Pg12.

India experiences 5th wettest monsoon since 2001 with 8% surplus; IMD forecasts continued rain into October.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

India experienced 5th wettest monsoon since 2001, more rain in October, says IMD, Pg12.

India experiences 5th wettest monsoon since 2001 with 8% surplus; IMD forecasts continued rain into October.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Trump Gaza plan: Peace, deal, Pg14.

Donald Trump proposes 20-point Gaza peace plan involving Hamas disarmament, international stabilization force, and reconstruction board led by himself.

Trump Gaza plan: Peace, deal, Pg14.

Donald Trump proposes 20-point Gaza peace plan involving Hamas disarmament, international stabilization force, and reconstruction board led by himself.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India to extend its railway grid to Bhutan: how this will help the neighbours, Pg14.

India extends railway grid to Bhutan with ₹6,033 crore investment, boosting trade and regional ties amid China's influence.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India to extend its railway grid to Bhutan: how this will help the neighbours, Pg14.

India extends railway grid to Bhutan with ₹6,033 crore investment, boosting trade and regional ties amid China's influence.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

RBI constitutes six-member board to oversee functioning of payment systems, Pg15.

RBI establishes Payments Regulatory Board with government nominees, replacing BPSS, to oversee payment systems under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

RBI constitutes six-member board to oversee functioning of payment systems, Pg15.

RBI establishes Payments Regulatory Board with government nominees, replacing BPSS, to oversee payment systems under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Fiscal deficit at 38% of FY26 target in April-August, Pg15.

India's fiscal deficit hits 38.1% of FY26 target in April-August amid contracting tax revenues and accelerated capital expenditure.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Fiscal deficit at 38% of FY26 target in April-August, Pg15.

India's fiscal deficit hits 38.1% of FY26 target in April-August amid contracting tax revenues and accelerated capital expenditure.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.

Morgan Stanley reports India requires 12%+ GDP growth to tackle underemployment and generate sufficient jobs for its burgeoning youth population.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.

Morgan Stanley reports India requires 12%+ GDP growth to tackle underemployment and generate sufficient jobs for its burgeoning youth population.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI changes loan rules: New norms likely to boost policy transmission, say experts, Pg15.

RBI eases loan spread rules, boosting monetary policy transmission and benefiting existing borrowers from October 1st, 2024.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI changes loan rules: New norms likely to boost policy transmission, say experts, Pg15.

RBI eases loan spread rules, boosting monetary policy transmission and benefiting existing borrowers from October 1st, 2024.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

E-comm platforms under govt watch, price hikes flagged for certain items, Pg15.

E-commerce giants face scrutiny for alleged price hikes post-GST rate cuts, prompting government intervention and consumer complaints.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

E-comm platforms under govt watch, price hikes flagged for certain items, Pg15.

E-commerce giants face scrutiny for alleged price hikes post-GST rate cuts, prompting government intervention and consumer complaints.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

AMAZON RAINFOREST TREES GETTING BIGGER: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS, Pg14.

Amazon rainforest trees exhibit increased growth due to rising CO2 levels, enhancing carbon absorption by 3.3% per decade.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna