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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Construction Curbs, Vehicle Ban Kick In Across Delhi, Pg1

Delhi implements stringent winter air pollution measures: construction ban, BS-VI vehicle restrictions, and 50% WFH for offices from November 1.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Construction Curbs, Vehicle Ban Kick In Across Delhi, Pg1

Delhi implements stringent winter air pollution measures: construction ban, BS-VI vehicle restrictions, and 50% WFH for offices from November 1.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Quad Plans $85 Mn In Technical Aid For Access To Trusted AI, Pg9

Quad nations pledge $85 million for trusted AI access in Indo-Pacific, while US commits $10 million for critical minerals recycling.

Quad Plans $85 Mn In Technical Aid For Access To Trusted AI, Pg9

Quad nations pledge $85 million for trusted AI access in Indo-Pacific, while US commits $10 million for critical minerals recycling.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Meitei, Naga Groups Hold Rallies in Manipur; Demand End to SoO Pact, Pg9

Meitei and Naga groups rally in Manipur, demanding termination of the SoO pact with Kuki-Zo militants amidst escalating ethnic violence and government accountability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Meitei, Naga Groups Hold Rallies in Manipur; Demand End to SoO Pact, Pg9

Meitei and Naga groups rally in Manipur, demanding termination of the SoO pact with Kuki-Zo militants amidst escalating ethnic violence and government accountability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art Forms

108 stupas in Bhutan will have India-linked Buddha relics, Pg11

Bhutan to enshrine India-sourced Buddha relics in 108 stupas for Gelephu Mindfulness City, marking spiritual foundation and King's coronation anniversary.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art Forms

108 stupas in Bhutan will have India-linked Buddha relics, Pg11

Bhutan to enshrine India-sourced Buddha relics in 108 stupas for Gelephu Mindfulness City, marking spiritual foundation and King's coronation anniversary.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s first fusion power company sets road map for a nuclear reactor, Pg11

India's first private fusion company, Pranos Fusion, targets 2027 for its nuclear reactor blueprint, pioneering safe, clean energy production using advanced tokamak technology.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s first fusion power company sets road map for a nuclear reactor, Pg11

India's first private fusion company, Pranos Fusion, targets 2027 for its nuclear reactor blueprint, pioneering safe, clean energy production using advanced tokamak technology.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Biotechnology

Indian scientists find new gateway in plants’ alarm system, Pg13

NIPGR researchers discover CNGC13 protein, a new calcium channel crucial for plant alarm signaling against insect attacks, promising novel pest control strategies.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Biotechnology

Indian scientists find new gateway in plants’ alarm system, Pg13

NIPGR researchers discover CNGC13 protein, a new calcium channel crucial for plant alarm signaling against insect attacks, promising novel pest control strategies.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Gene Therapy Aims for a Cure by Silencing Hepatitis B DNA, Pg13

Scientists develop novel gene therapy using epigenetic control to silence hepatitis B viral DNA, offering a promising path to a lasting functional cure.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Gene Therapy Aims for a Cure by Silencing Hepatitis B DNA, Pg13

Scientists develop novel gene therapy using epigenetic control to silence hepatitis B viral DNA, offering a promising path to a lasting functional cure.

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

Greener Cities And Bluer Spaces For A Healthier India, Pg13

New research links urban green and blue space loss to increased child mortality, urging focus on healthier cities through initiatives like AMRUT.

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

Greener Cities And Bluer Spaces For A Healthier India, Pg13

New research links urban green and blue space loss to increased child mortality, urging focus on healthier cities through initiatives like AMRUT.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

What do the new E100 vehicle rules mean?, Pg14

India permits E100 ethanol fuel for flex-fuel vehicles, accelerating biofuel adoption while sparking concerns over compatibility, emissions, and resource use.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

What do the new E100 vehicle rules mean?, Pg14

India permits E100 ethanol fuel for flex-fuel vehicles, accelerating biofuel adoption while sparking concerns over compatibility, emissions, and resource use.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Why are social media takedowns in focus?, Pg14

Government advisories and amended IT Rules accelerate social media content takedowns, sparking debate over free speech, platform liability, and user grievance redressal mechanisms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Why are social media takedowns in focus?, Pg14

Government advisories and amended IT Rules accelerate social media content takedowns, sparking debate over free speech, platform liability, and user grievance redressal mechanisms.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Why is the NVS-03 satellite launch significant?, Pg14

ISRO successfully launches NVS-03 satellite via GSLV, restoring critical NavIC functionality and advancing indigenous rubidium atomic clock technology for India's navigation system.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Why is the NVS-03 satellite launch significant?, Pg14

ISRO successfully launches NVS-03 satellite via GSLV, restoring critical NavIC functionality and advancing indigenous rubidium atomic clock technology for India's navigation system.

EthicsGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Britain Open to Apologising for Slavery, Says PM, Pg16

UK PM Andy Burnham signals openness to formal apology for slave trade, rejecting reparations, igniting fresh debate on colonial-era atonement.

EthicsGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Britain Open to Apologising for Slavery, Says PM, Pg16

UK PM Andy Burnham signals openness to formal apology for slave trade, rejecting reparations, igniting fresh debate on colonial-era atonement.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Health Sector

Congo's Ebola deaths cross 5,000, fear of spread mounts, Pg4

Congo's Ebola outbreak claims over 5,000 lives with 50% lethality, sparking fears of wider regional spread as authorities struggle to contain the deadly virus.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Health Sector

Congo's Ebola deaths cross 5,000, fear of spread mounts, Pg4

Congo's Ebola outbreak claims over 5,000 lives with 50% lethality, sparking fears of wider regional spread as authorities struggle to contain the deadly virus.

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

Iran, Qatar Hold Talks Amid Threat of Strikes by US After Midterms, Pg4

Amid US strike threats post-midterms, Iran and Qatar engage in critical diplomatic talks in Doha to avert escalating Gulf conflict.

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

Iran, Qatar Hold Talks Amid Threat of Strikes by US After Midterms, Pg4

Amid US strike threats post-midterms, Iran and Qatar engage in critical diplomatic talks in Doha to avert escalating Gulf conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Farm Fires, Weather, Diwali: Factors Behind CAQM Curbs, Pg8

CAQM mandates construction ban, WFH in NCR, citing farm fires, Diwali, and weather, to combat impending severe air pollution.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Farm Fires, Weather, Diwali: Factors Behind CAQM Curbs, Pg8

CAQM mandates construction ban, WFH in NCR, citing farm fires, Diwali, and weather, to combat impending severe air pollution.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Quad building reliable, open supply chains and securing critical minerals, says Rubio, Pg10

Quad foreign ministers meet to bolster reliable supply chains, secure critical minerals, and counter economic coercion in the Indo-Pacific region.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Quad building reliable, open supply chains and securing critical minerals, says Rubio, Pg10

Quad foreign ministers meet to bolster reliable supply chains, secure critical minerals, and counter economic coercion in the Indo-Pacific region.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

'Near Human Habitat': Bengal Minister In Assam As Teams Move To Capture Tigress, Pg14

Bengal and Assam teams prepare to capture tigress 'Doars Rani' after it strayed 100 km from Buxa Tiger Reserve into human habitats, killing livestock.

'Near Human Habitat': Bengal Minister In Assam As Teams Move To Capture Tigress, Pg14

Bengal and Assam teams prepare to capture tigress 'Doars Rani' after it strayed 100 km from Buxa Tiger Reserve into human habitats, killing livestock.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Rupee Slide: Panic Is No Policy, Pg16

Amidst rapid rupee depreciation, RBI's proposed LRS restrictions face criticism for being a panic-driven, bureaucratic response lacking a coherent strategy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Rupee Slide: Panic Is No Policy, Pg16

Amidst rapid rupee depreciation, RBI's proposed LRS restrictions face criticism for being a panic-driven, bureaucratic response lacking a coherent strategy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

A Fire That Devastated a River and Sparked Its Rejuvenation, Pg16

Rhine River's remarkable rejuvenation after 1986 chemical disaster offers lessons for India's persistently polluted Yamuna, despite massive spending and numerous river cleaning initiatives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

A Fire That Devastated a River and Sparked Its Rejuvenation, Pg16

Rhine River's remarkable rejuvenation after 1986 chemical disaster offers lessons for India's persistently polluted Yamuna, despite massive spending and numerous river cleaning initiatives.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Despite Flood, Nepal Stepped Up Power Exports to India, Pg17

Nepal surprisingly exported 1,262 MU electricity worth Rs 7.25 crore to India post-August floods, defying expectations of supply disruption.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Despite Flood, Nepal Stepped Up Power Exports to India, Pg17

Nepal surprisingly exported 1,262 MU electricity worth Rs 7.25 crore to India post-August floods, defying expectations of supply disruption.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

New phase of India's poverty challenge, Pg17

India sees significant poverty reduction to 2.6% ($3/day) but faces new challenges with rising youth unemployment and regional disparities in key states.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

New phase of India's poverty challenge, Pg17

India sees significant poverty reduction to 2.6% ($3/day) but faces new challenges with rising youth unemployment and regional disparities in key states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

IBBI Rules Seek to Keep Completed Projects Out of Resolution Process, Pg17

IBBI mandates new rules allowing exclusion of completed real estate projects from CIRP, protecting homebuyers and streamlining insolvency proceedings.

IBBI Rules Seek to Keep Completed Projects Out of Resolution Process, Pg17

IBBI mandates new rules allowing exclusion of completed real estate projects from CIRP, protecting homebuyers and streamlining insolvency proceedings.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

English Rendering of PM’s Speech at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Programme in Kevadia, Gujarat

PM Modi commemorates Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, highlighting Sardar Patel's legacy, national unity, poverty reduction, and warning against divisive forces and intellectual Naxalism.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

English Rendering of PM’s Speech at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Programme in Kevadia, Gujarat

PM Modi commemorates Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, highlighting Sardar Patel's legacy, national unity, poverty reduction, and warning against divisive forces and intellectual Naxalism.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: E Governance

India’s Social Security Coverage

India significantly expands social security coverage through EPFO reforms, digital initiatives, and new schemes like e-Shram, aiming for universal protection.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: E Governance

India’s Social Security Coverage

India significantly expands social security coverage through EPFO reforms, digital initiatives, and new schemes like e-Shram, aiming for universal protection.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Urges Concerted Efforts to Build ‘Atmanirbhar Panchayats’ at National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign, in New Delhi

Union Minister launches PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana, urging 'Atmanirbhar Panchayats' and signing MoU for EV charging stations to boost local revenue and green mobility.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Urges Concerted Efforts to Build ‘Atmanirbhar Panchayats’ at National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign, in New Delhi

Union Minister launches PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana, urging 'Atmanirbhar Panchayats' and signing MoU for EV charging stations to boost local revenue and green mobility.

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