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GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

A.P. Braces For Second Cyclone Within A Week, Pg1

Andhra Pradesh prepares for Cyclone Murasu, its second severe cyclonic storm in a week, prompting red alerts and extensive disaster preparedness measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

A.P. Braces For Second Cyclone Within A Week, Pg1

Andhra Pradesh prepares for Cyclone Murasu, its second severe cyclonic storm in a week, prompting red alerts and extensive disaster preparedness measures.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Why Even a Strong El Niño Does Not Guarantee a Poor Indian Monsoon, Pg II

Despite strong El Niño, Indian monsoon rainfall can be normal due to complex interplay with Indian Ocean Dipole and other atmospheric factors.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Why Even a Strong El Niño Does Not Guarantee a Poor Indian Monsoon, Pg II

Despite strong El Niño, Indian monsoon rainfall can be normal due to complex interplay with Indian Ocean Dipole and other atmospheric factors.

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

Even as unemployment falls, lack of ‘decent work’ in India, Pg6

India's falling unemployment rate masks a critical lack of 'decent work', with 90% informal employment and worsening conditions for marginalized women.

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

Even as unemployment falls, lack of ‘decent work’ in India, Pg6

India's falling unemployment rate masks a critical lack of 'decent work', with 90% informal employment and worsening conditions for marginalized women.

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 InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Dwindling Support, Pg6

UNGA resolution condemning US embargo on Cuba faces unprecedented drop in support, with 130 votes, while India stands firm.

Dwindling Support, Pg6

UNGA resolution condemning US embargo on Cuba faces unprecedented drop in support, with 130 votes, while India stands firm.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

An Energy Revolution In The Making, Pg7

India's solar revolution, with 21 lakh homes achieving zero electricity bills, drives 6007% capacity growth and $220 billion investment towards Viksit Bharat.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

An Energy Revolution In The Making, Pg7

India's solar revolution, with 21 lakh homes achieving zero electricity bills, drives 6007% capacity growth and $220 billion investment towards Viksit Bharat.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump and Republicans In for a Drubbing In Mid-Terms, Pg7

US mid-term elections forecast Republican losses in Congress, driven by Trump's low approval and economic policies, including tariffs and soaring fuel prices.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump and Republicans In for a Drubbing In Mid-Terms, Pg7

US mid-term elections forecast Republican losses in Congress, driven by Trump's low approval and economic policies, including tariffs and soaring fuel prices.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

What does the Binance hack mean for investors?, Pg8

World's largest crypto exchange Binance hit by $6 billion cyberattack, raising alarms over digital asset security, state-sponsored hacking, and regulatory oversight.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

What does the Binance hack mean for investors?, Pg8

World's largest crypto exchange Binance hit by $6 billion cyberattack, raising alarms over digital asset security, state-sponsored hacking, and regulatory oversight.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Navy to Launch ₹80,000-Cr. Warship Project, Pg10

India greenlights ₹80,000 crore next-gen warship project, Project 18A, to counter China-Pakistan maritime threats and boost indigenous defence capabilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Navy to Launch ₹80,000-Cr. Warship Project, Pg10

India greenlights ₹80,000 crore next-gen warship project, Project 18A, to counter China-Pakistan maritime threats and boost indigenous defence capabilities.

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

GST Mop-Up Surges 23% To ₹2.31 Lakh Cr. On Festive Demand, Pg10

India's GST collections soar to ₹2.31 lakh crore in October, marking a 23% year-on-year surge driven by robust festive demand and economic resilience.

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

GST Mop-Up Surges 23% To ₹2.31 Lakh Cr. On Festive Demand, Pg10

India's GST collections soar to ₹2.31 lakh crore in October, marking a 23% year-on-year surge driven by robust festive demand and economic resilience.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Why make litigants rush to SC for early hearings, CJI asks HCs, Pg12

CJI flags growing trend of litigants approaching Supreme Court for early High Court hearings amid 65 lakh case backlog, urging improved responsiveness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Why make litigants rush to SC for early hearings, CJI asks HCs, Pg12

CJI flags growing trend of litigants approaching Supreme Court for early High Court hearings amid 65 lakh case backlog, urging improved responsiveness.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates Chorten no. 76 to Modi, Pg12

Bhutan dedicates one of 108 newly built Buddhist stupas to PM Modi, symbolizing deep appreciation for India's support to Gelephu Mindfulness City.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates Chorten no. 76 to Modi, Pg12

Bhutan dedicates one of 108 newly built Buddhist stupas to PM Modi, symbolizing deep appreciation for India's support to Gelephu Mindfulness City.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 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

Historic win, humongous challenges, Pg14

Lula's historic comeback in Brazil's presidential election signals a shift in Latin American politics and bolsters multilateralism, challenging right-wing trends.

Historic win, humongous challenges, Pg14

Lula's historic comeback in Brazil's presidential election signals a shift in Latin American politics and bolsters multilateralism, challenging right-wing trends.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Declared, But Not Disclosed: What Top Bureaucrats Leave Out Of Property Filings, Pg3

Investigation reveals top bureaucrats omit crucial property details in mandatory asset filings, undermining transparency and accountability safeguards established since 2011.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Declared, But Not Disclosed: What Top Bureaucrats Leave Out Of Property Filings, Pg3

Investigation reveals top bureaucrats omit crucial property details in mandatory asset filings, undermining transparency and accountability safeguards established since 2011.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Day After Assuming Charge, New IAF Chief Outlines 'VAYU' Vision to Strengthen the Force, Pg8

New IAF Chief unveils 'VAYU' vision, prioritizing combat strength, self-reliance, technology, and inter-service synergy to modernize and deter conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Day After Assuming Charge, New IAF Chief Outlines 'VAYU' Vision to Strengthen the Force, Pg8

New IAF Chief unveils 'VAYU' vision, prioritizing combat strength, self-reliance, technology, and inter-service synergy to modernize and deter conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

In fertiliser sales dip, a lesson for policymakers, Pg10

El Niño-induced dry weather slashes fertiliser sales, threatening crop yields and escalating food inflation, urging urgent policy reforms and climate-smart agriculture.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

In fertiliser sales dip, a lesson for policymakers, Pg10

El Niño-induced dry weather slashes fertiliser sales, threatening crop yields and escalating food inflation, urging urgent policy reforms and climate-smart agriculture.

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

Challenge Is Wages, Not Jobs. Expanding Jan Vishwas Interventions Can Help, Pg10

Expanding Jan Vishwas interventions, including Siddhant, Sangreh, and Ashwasan, can unlock high-wage job creation and national prosperity by reforming regulatory hurdles.

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

Challenge Is Wages, Not Jobs. Expanding Jan Vishwas Interventions Can Help, Pg10

Expanding Jan Vishwas interventions, including Siddhant, Sangreh, and Ashwasan, can unlock high-wage job creation and national prosperity by reforming regulatory hurdles.

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

Energy security depends on if we electrify, and how we do it, Pg10

India's energy security and economic stability hinge on strategic electrification, reducing fuel imports, and decarbonising industry through heat pumps and induction cooktops.

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

Energy security depends on if we electrify, and how we do it, Pg10

India's energy security and economic stability hinge on strategic electrification, reducing fuel imports, and decarbonising industry through heat pumps and induction cooktops.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Steel Policy For 2047 Needs To Shift Focus — From Protection To Competition, Pg11

Draft National Steel Policy 2047 criticized for protectionist measures, hindering global competitiveness; experts urge tariff reduction and mining reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Steel Policy For 2047 Needs To Shift Focus — From Protection To Competition, Pg11

Draft National Steel Policy 2047 criticized for protectionist measures, hindering global competitiveness; experts urge tariff reduction and mining reforms.

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

Cancer drug pricing: Test is in actual patient bills, supply, Pg11

NPPA caps trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%, aiming to reduce MRPs by up to 70% and improve patient affordability.

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

Cancer drug pricing: Test is in actual patient bills, supply, Pg11

NPPA caps trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%, aiming to reduce MRPs by up to 70% and improve patient affordability.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 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 InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Why Delhi mustn't take its eyes off Pakistan-Maldives, Pg11

Maldivian President Muizzu's Pakistan visit deepens defence ties, raising India's security concerns in the Indian Ocean Region.

Why Delhi mustn't take its eyes off Pakistan-Maldives, Pg11

Maldivian President Muizzu's Pakistan visit deepens defence ties, raising India's security concerns in the Indian Ocean Region.

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

How welfare board will function, what changes for unorganised, gig workers, Pg12

Ministry of Labour notifies National Social Security Boards for unorganised and gig workers, mandating aggregator contributions for comprehensive welfare schemes.

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

How welfare board will function, what changes for unorganised, gig workers, Pg12

Ministry of Labour notifies National Social Security Boards for unorganised and gig workers, mandating aggregator contributions for comprehensive welfare schemes.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Indians Remit $20 Billion Abroad In 8 Months Of 2026, Pg12

Indian residents remitted a record $20.09 billion abroad via LRS in eight months of 2026, a 5.26% surge driven by overseas travel and education.

Indians Remit $20 Billion Abroad In 8 Months Of 2026, Pg12

Indian residents remitted a record $20.09 billion abroad via LRS in eight months of 2026, a 5.26% surge driven by overseas travel and education.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Kingmaker, Unwanted: Arab Parties' Paradox In An 'Ethnic Democracy', Pg13

Israel's 'ethnic democracy' faces dilemma as Arab parties emerge as kingmakers but remain excluded from government coalitions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Kingmaker, Unwanted: Arab Parties' Paradox In An 'Ethnic Democracy', Pg13

Israel's 'ethnic democracy' faces dilemma as Arab parties emerge as kingmakers but remain excluded from government coalitions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash: The Factors Behind Recurring Air Accidents, Pg13

Uttarakhand helicopter crash exposes critical safety gaps in Himalayan pilgrimage aviation, raising concerns over regulatory oversight, challenging terrain, and commercial pressures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash: The Factors Behind Recurring Air Accidents, Pg13

Uttarakhand helicopter crash exposes critical safety gaps in Himalayan pilgrimage aviation, raising concerns over regulatory oversight, challenging terrain, and commercial pressures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

GSLV-F18/NVS-03 Mission

ISRO successfully launches GSLV-F18/NVS-03 mission, deploying third next-gen NavIC satellite to bolster India's indigenous navigation capabilities and space sovereignty.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

GSLV-F18/NVS-03 Mission

ISRO successfully launches GSLV-F18/NVS-03 mission, deploying third next-gen NavIC satellite to bolster India's indigenous navigation capabilities and space sovereignty.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Coal Imports Decline by 5.83% in August 2026, Reflecting Reduced Import Dependence

India's coal imports drop 5.83% in August 2026 to 104.57 MT, signaling reduced import dependence due to enhanced domestic production efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Coal Imports Decline by 5.83% in August 2026, Reflecting Reduced Import Dependence

India's coal imports drop 5.83% in August 2026 to 104.57 MT, signaling reduced import dependence due to enhanced domestic production efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Assumes Charge As The 29th Chief Of The Air Staff; Unveils 'VAYU' As Guiding Vision For The Indian Air Force

New Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit unveils 'VAYU' vision, emphasizing operational readiness, self-reliance, innovation, and jointness for a technologically advanced Indian Air Force.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Assumes Charge As The 29th Chief Of The Air Staff; Unveils 'VAYU' As Guiding Vision For The Indian Air Force

New Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit unveils 'VAYU' vision, emphasizing operational readiness, self-reliance, innovation, and jointness for a technologically advanced Indian Air Force.

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