News Analysis

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

IIP in October slips to a 14-month low, Pg1

India's industrial production growth hits 14-month low at 0.4% in October 2025 due to electricity and consumer goods contraction.

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

The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning, Pg6

Heart disease surge demands 'heart-resilient' urban planning integrating land use, transport, and green spaces for healthier, equitable cities.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism

War clouds, Pg6

Trump's Venezuela threats spark intervention fears amid rising U.S. military presence and accusations of drug trafficking, regime change.

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

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

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

Cautious optimism, Pg6

India's Q2 GDP surges to 8.2%, exceeding estimates, fueled by manufacturing and services, but trade deficit raises concerns about sustainability.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Can India become self-reliant in REE production?, Pg8

India approves ₹7,280-crore scheme for domestic rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing amid China's export restrictions to boost self-reliance.

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

Why does India need bioremediation?, Pg8

India explores bioremediation to combat pollution using microorganisms for sustainable waste cleanup, facing challenges in standards and public acceptance.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 3: Space Technology

The science, technology, and pitfalls of using nuclear power in space, PgII

Lunar Fission Surface Power Project aims to deploy nuclear reactor on moon, sparking debate on safety and legal framework.

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

Centre asks smartphone makers to pre-install its app, triggers concerns, Pg1

Government mandates pre-installation of 'Sanchar Saathi' app on all smartphones to combat cyber fraud and track stolen devices.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

What after relief to Sandesaras? ED braces for other defence petitions, Pg9

Supreme Court allows quashing of FIRs against Sandesaras upon ₹5,100 crore deposit, raising concerns about similar petitions from other loan defaulters.

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

Rupee has fallen and that is not a bad thing, Pg10

Rupee depreciation against major currencies boosts exports, mitigates China's import threat amid record trade deficit, says RBI data.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Govt's China counter: Push for RE magnets, Pg12

India approves ₹7,280-crore scheme to boost domestic rare earth magnet production, reducing reliance on China amid rising demand.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Why pollution affects north Indian cities more than south & west, Pg12

North Indian cities grapple with severe pollution due to geography and winter inversion, analysis reveals.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

What is HIRE Act, reintroduced by Democratic lawmaker Krishnamoorthi?, Pg12

US Congressman Krishnamoorthi reintroduced HIRE Act, proposing to double H-1B visas to 130,000 and boost STEM education.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Big reset for insurance sector as govt readies sweeping reform Bill, Pg13

Insurance sector poised for major overhaul as government proposes 100% FDI, composite licensing, and eased entry norms.

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