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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR form deadline extended to Dec. 11 amid BLO distress, Pg1

Election Commission extends electoral roll revision deadline to December 11 amid concerns over BLO stress and transparency.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

2030 for 2036, Pg8

India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, signaling its ambition as a global sports hub and soft power.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Institutionalising animal representation, Pg8

Article advocates for institutionalizing animal representation in governance through independent bodies ensuring their interests are considered in policy-making and legal frameworks.

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

AIDS and TB fight — Tamil Nadu shows the way again, Pg8

Tamil Nadu pioneers TB mortality prediction model, mirroring AIDS control success, aiming for national replication and accelerated TB eradication.

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

India needs research pipelines, Pg9

Article emphasizes the need for predictable private research pipelines linked to academic institutions to boost India's economic growth and self-reliance.

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

Steady rise in electricity-related fatality rates in India, Pg9

India witnesses alarming surge in electricity-related fatalities; distribution networks and public negligence major causes, reveals report.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

The Chandigarh question, Pg9

Centre's attempt to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 sparks controversy, raising concerns over federalism and Punjab's status.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

‘Judgments must not be tossed out after their authors retire’, Pg12

Justice Nagarathna emphasizes judicial consistency, cautioning against overturning judgments post-retirement, highlighting threats to judicial independence and integrity.

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

Centre’s citizenship scrutiny power is ‘limited’, EC says, Pg13

EC defends citizenship scrutiny power, stating Centre's authority limited to voluntary acquisition of foreign citizenship under Section 9 of Citizenship Act, 1955.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

New finds highlight Great Nicobar project site’s biodiversity, Pg14

Great Nicobar Island mega project site reveals new snake species and potential bird species, highlighting rich biodiversity and conservation concerns.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Centre writes to States to consider renaming Raj Bhavans, Pg14

Centre proposes renaming 'Raj Bhavans' to 'Lok Bhavans' to shed colonial legacy; Ladakh adopts 'Lok Niwas'.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Hypoxia rewires membrane lipids, drives pancreatic cells to move: IIT-Bombay study, PgII

IIT-Bombay study reveals hypoxia-induced lipid changes in pancreatic cancer cells enhance metastasis, opening new therapeutic avenues.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Baikonur: gateway to the heavens, PII

Baikonur Cosmodrome faces operational setbacks after Soyuz rocket launch damages Site 31/6, suspending crewed missions from Kazakhstan.

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

Delhi reeling, PMO seeks new study on pollution source, flags dust control (Directions issued in meeting before reliance on old studies flagged in NGT), Pg5

PMO directs urgent pollution study amid Delhi's crisis, focusing on dust control and emission source apportionment for effective mitigation.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

WOMEN IN GIG ECONOMY, Pg8

NITI Aayog report highlights structural barriers hindering women's gig economy participation; recommends childcare support and asset access facilitation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

As Parliament reconvenes, let's ask why legislature is in retreat, Pg12

Parliamentary democracy erodes as legislature's power wanes; anti-defection law and executive dominance undermine accountability and scrutiny.

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

GDP growth is robust, over to MPC, Pg12

Indian economy surges with 8.2% GDP growth in Q2, surpassing RBI projections amid concerns over government spending and global trade impacts.

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

Schrodinger's economy: Rising and slowing at the same time, Pg12

India's real GDP surges 8.2% amid slowing nominal growth, posing fiscal challenges and rate cut dilemmas.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

For health's sake, look for disclaimers in celebrity stories, Pg13

Celebrity endorsements of unverified health treatments spark controversy; India's regulations on misleading health ads face scrutiny.

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

How antibiotic misuse is fuelling a crisis in ICUs across India, Pg16

India grapples with rising antimicrobial resistance in ICUs, leading to increased mortality and complex treatment protocols, reveals alarming study.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Obesity isn't just about willpower, it's about biology, Pg16

Obesity crisis in India driven by biology, not just willpower, causing cardiovascular diseases and hormonal imbalances, ICMR warns.

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

Why PM2.5 is attacking your joints, even before symptoms show up, Pg16

Delhi's PM2.5 levels linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, triggering inflammation and autoimmune responses, especially near arterial roads.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Ditwah: How are tropical cyclones named?, Pg17

Cyclone Ditwah weakens near Tamil Nadu; WMO/ESCAP's rotational naming system ensures politically neutral, easy-to-pronounce cyclone names, Ditwah submitted by Yemen.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Beyond headline number: Rupee's fall is 'real' this time, Pg17

Rupee's value significantly declines against major currencies, NEER, and REER, influenced by inflation and RBI's flexible exchange policy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Higher penalty, regulating quality: What new Seeds Bill proposes, Pg17

New Seeds Bill 2025 mandates seed registration, proposes ₹30 lakh penalty for selling spurious seeds, aiming to regulate quality.

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

Economists upgrade FY26 GDP growth forecasts to 7.4%, Pg19

Economists predict India's FY26 GDP growth to reach 7.4%, surpassing RBI's 6.8% forecast amid strong economic momentum.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse, Pg19

Centre introduces bills for higher excise on tobacco and 'Health Security se National Security Cess' on pan masala.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

OPEC+ holds 2026 group-wide oil output steady, Pg19

OPEC+ nations decide to maintain current oil production levels through Q1 2026, halting output increases after injecting 2.9 million bpd.

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