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

Heavy rain warning issued in A.P. ahead of Murasu landfall, Pg1

Andhra Pradesh issues high alert in five districts as Cyclone Murasu approaches, prompting NDRF deployment and evacuation efforts.

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

Heavy rain warning issued in A.P. ahead of Murasu landfall, Pg1

Andhra Pradesh issues high alert in five districts as Cyclone Murasu approaches, prompting NDRF deployment and evacuation efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Centre Notifies Grievance Redressal Rules For Job Scheme; Key Provisions Dropped, Pg1

Centre notifies new grievance redressal rules for VB-G RAM G job scheme, controversially dropping FIR requirement for financial irregularities and local body review.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Centre Notifies Grievance Redressal Rules For Job Scheme; Key Provisions Dropped, Pg1

Centre notifies new grievance redressal rules for VB-G RAM G job scheme, controversially dropping FIR requirement for financial irregularities and local body review.

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

SC Permits Green Crackers For Two Days In Delhi-NCR, Pg1

Supreme Court permits conditional use of green crackers for Diwali in Delhi-NCR, balancing religious practice with environmental protection and public health concerns.

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

SC Permits Green Crackers For Two Days In Delhi-NCR, Pg1

Supreme Court permits conditional use of green crackers for Diwali in Delhi-NCR, balancing religious practice with environmental protection and public health concerns.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Milky Way grew by devouring galaxies, leaving ghost stars, Pg II

New research reveals Milky Way's violent growth through absorbing smaller galaxies, leaving behind 'ghost stars' and altering its structure over billions of years.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Milky Way grew by devouring galaxies, leaving ghost stars, Pg II

New research reveals Milky Way's violent growth through absorbing smaller galaxies, leaving behind 'ghost stars' and altering its structure over billions of years.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How AI Training Models Could Compromise Privacy, Pg6

India's DPDP Act fails to adequately protect privacy from AI training models, leaving constitutional rights vulnerable and necessitating urgent legal reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How AI Training Models Could Compromise Privacy, Pg6

India's DPDP Act fails to adequately protect privacy from AI training models, leaving constitutional rights vulnerable and necessitating urgent legal reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & Ecology

Cascading Effect, Pg6

India's Siang Upper Multipurpose Project faces local resistance and diplomatic hurdles with China over transboundary water weaponization fears and data sharing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & Ecology

Cascading Effect, Pg6

India's Siang Upper Multipurpose Project faces local resistance and diplomatic hurdles with China over transboundary water weaponization fears and data sharing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Indonesia’s Wildfires Scorch 1.9 Million Hectares, Pg7

Indonesia's devastating wildfires scorch 1.9 million hectares, triggering toxic haze, public fury, and regional health crisis, exacerbated by El Niño conditions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Indonesia’s Wildfires Scorch 1.9 Million Hectares, Pg7

Indonesia's devastating wildfires scorch 1.9 million hectares, triggering toxic haze, public fury, and regional health crisis, exacerbated by El Niño conditions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

What Is The Role Of Legislative Councils?, Pg8

Unpack the constitutional framework, powers, and historical evolution of State Legislative Councils, analyzing their controversial role and ongoing debates on abolition or creation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

What Is The Role Of Legislative Councils?, Pg8

Unpack the constitutional framework, powers, and historical evolution of State Legislative Councils, analyzing their controversial role and ongoing debates on abolition or creation.

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

How smoking sets the stage for lung cancer, glimpsed in new study, Pg9

New study reveals chronic smoking epigenetically reprograms lung stem cells into a 'precancerous' state, making them vulnerable to cancer-driving mutations, impacting India's lung cancer burden.

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

How smoking sets the stage for lung cancer, glimpsed in new study, Pg9

New study reveals chronic smoking epigenetically reprograms lung stem cells into a 'precancerous' state, making them vulnerable to cancer-driving mutations, impacting India's lung cancer burden.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Electoral Authorities Hold No Monopoly On Awareness Drives: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court rules electoral authorities cannot monopolize voter awareness, allowing civil society groups to promote participation in panchayat elections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Electoral Authorities Hold No Monopoly On Awareness Drives: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court rules electoral authorities cannot monopolize voter awareness, allowing civil society groups to promote participation in panchayat elections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt. Can Intervene In Airfares In ‘Extraordinary Situations’, Pg12

Government gains legal power to intervene in airfares during 'extraordinary situations' under new Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, ensuring public interest and transparency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt. Can Intervene In Airfares In ‘Extraordinary Situations’, Pg12

Government gains legal power to intervene in airfares during 'extraordinary situations' under new Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, ensuring public interest and transparency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Court Orders Time-Bound Funds, Rehabilitation For Rescued Bonded Labourers, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates time-bound financial aid and rehabilitation for rescued bonded laborers, directing Centre to revise schemes and implement new SOPs within months.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Court Orders Time-Bound Funds, Rehabilitation For Rescued Bonded Labourers, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates time-bound financial aid and rehabilitation for rescued bonded laborers, directing Centre to revise schemes and implement new SOPs within months.

EthicsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Israel Seeks to Minimise Palestine Population: UN Panel Chair, Pg14

UN panel chair Justice Muralidhar alleges Israel's systematic genocidal strategy to minimize Palestinian population, citing evidence of deliberate killings and displacement in occupied territories.

EthicsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Israel Seeks to Minimise Palestine Population: UN Panel Chair, Pg14

UN panel chair Justice Muralidhar alleges Israel's systematic genocidal strategy to minimize Palestinian population, citing evidence of deliberate killings and displacement in occupied territories.

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

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD Inks Rs 53,866.50 Crore Contracts With GRSE & GSL For 8 Next Generation Corvettes For Indian Navy

Ministry of Defence inks Rs 53,866.50 crore deal with GRSE and GSL for 8 Next Generation Corvettes, significantly enhancing Indian Navy's indigenous maritime power.

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

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD Inks Rs 53,866.50 Crore Contracts With GRSE & GSL For 8 Next Generation Corvettes For Indian Navy

Ministry of Defence inks Rs 53,866.50 crore deal with GRSE and GSL for 8 Next Generation Corvettes, significantly enhancing Indian Navy's indigenous maritime power.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Soreng, Sikkim: India’s First Notified Organic Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY; Union Minister Launched Standard Operating Procedure for Organic Certification of Fisheries in the Northeastern Region

Soreng, Sikkim, designated India's first organic fisheries cluster under PMMSY, boosts farmer incomes and sustainable practices in the Northeast, with new organic certification SOP.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Soreng, Sikkim: India’s First Notified Organic Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY; Union Minister Launched Standard Operating Procedure for Organic Certification of Fisheries in the Northeastern Region

Soreng, Sikkim, designated India's first organic fisheries cluster under PMMSY, boosts farmer incomes and sustainable practices in the Northeast, with new organic certification SOP.

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

Biosphere Reserves In India

India champions biodiversity conservation through 18 Biosphere Reserves, with 13 UNESCO-recognized sites balancing ecological protection and sustainable community development.

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

Biosphere Reserves In India

India champions biodiversity conservation through 18 Biosphere Reserves, with 13 UNESCO-recognized sites balancing ecological protection and sustainable community development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Geothermal Energy

India commissions its first two geothermal wells in Ladakh's Puga Valley, advancing clean energy goals and Net Zero targets under the National Policy on Geothermal Energy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Geothermal Energy

India commissions its first two geothermal wells in Ladakh's Puga Valley, advancing clean energy goals and Net Zero targets under the National Policy on Geothermal Energy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Pumped Storage Hydropower

India rapidly scales Pumped Storage Hydropower to achieve 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030, boosting grid stability and renewable energy integration.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Pumped Storage Hydropower

India rapidly scales Pumped Storage Hydropower to achieve 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030, boosting grid stability and renewable energy integration.

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

Green Hydrogen

India's National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 5 MMT annual production by 2030, aiming for global leadership, decarbonization, and enhanced energy security through strategic investments.

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

Green Hydrogen

India's National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 5 MMT annual production by 2030, aiming for global leadership, decarbonization, and enhanced energy security through strategic investments.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

18 killed as Russia struck village school acting as an aid centre, says Zelenskyy, Pg2

Ukraine said Russian aerial bombs killed 18 people at a school used as a humanitarian aid centre in Komyshuvakha, and alleged Moscow used the Oleshky humanitarian ceasefire to build up its military positions.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

18 killed as Russia struck village school acting as an aid centre, says Zelenskyy, Pg2

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Binance sees $4.7 billion in withdrawals after heist raises security concerns, Pg2

Customers withdrew a net $4.72 billion from Binance after hackers, which the FBI said were linked to North Korea, stole around $6.3 billion in what could be the largest financial heist in history.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Binance sees $4.7 billion in withdrawals after heist raises security concerns, Pg2

Customers withdrew a net $4.72 billion from Binance after hackers, which the FBI said were linked to North Korea, stole around $6.3 billion in what could be the largest financial heist in history.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Delhi AQI worsens: Unfavourable weather, farm fires across border to blame; GRAP-II invoked, Pg5

The CAQM invoked GRAP Stage II across Delhi-NCR as the AQI worsened to 324 ('Very Poor'), with unfavourable weather and farm fires across the border in Pakistan's Punjab adding to the load.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Delhi AQI worsens: Unfavourable weather, farm fires across border to blame; GRAP-II invoked, Pg5

The CAQM invoked GRAP Stage II across Delhi-NCR as the AQI worsened to 324 ('Very Poor'), with unfavourable weather and farm fires across the border in Pakistan's Punjab adding to the load.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

PM: India to add 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity in the next 10-11 years, Pg8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will add 500 GW of new non-fossil fuel capacity over the next 10-11 years, speaking at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

PM: India to add 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity in the next 10-11 years, Pg8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will add 500 GW of new non-fossil fuel capacity over the next 10-11 years, speaking at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026.

GS 3: Economy

The challenge is more productive employment, Pg10

The editorial argues that despite sharp falls in poverty, the lack of productive, better-paying non-farm jobs remains India's biggest development challenge.

GS 3: Economy

The challenge is more productive employment, Pg10

The editorial argues that despite sharp falls in poverty, the lack of productive, better-paying non-farm jobs remains India's biggest development challenge.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology

Smaller cities can lead the way on climate resilience, Pg11

The authors argue that smaller cities can lead climate-resilient development by including heat and flood planning in everyday urban decisions.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology

Smaller cities can lead the way on climate resilience, Pg11

The authors argue that smaller cities can lead climate-resilient development by including heat and flood planning in everyday urban decisions.

GS 1: Indian Geography

Farmers watch yrs of work dry up as drought hits Maharashtra's fruit belts, Pg12

Drought is shrinking fruit, killing trees and wiping out years of farmers' investment in the fruit belts of Marathwada and Vidarbha.

GS 1: Indian Geography

Farmers watch yrs of work dry up as drought hits Maharashtra's fruit belts, Pg12

Drought is shrinking fruit, killing trees and wiping out years of farmers' investment in the fruit belts of Marathwada and Vidarbha.

GS 3: Economy

FM: Govt to support growth through capex until pvt investment picks up, Pg13

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will continue supporting growth through capital expenditure until private investment picks up, while maintaining fiscal prudence.

GS 3: Economy

FM: Govt to support growth through capex until pvt investment picks up, Pg13

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will continue supporting growth through capital expenditure until private investment picks up, while maintaining fiscal prudence.

GS 3: Economy

Grey market and IPO booms: What retail investors need to watch out for, Pg14

The article examines how unofficial trading in IPO shares and grey market premiums can expose retail investors to risks outside regulated markets.

GS 3: Economy

Grey market and IPO booms: What retail investors need to watch out for, Pg14

The article examines how unofficial trading in IPO shares and grey market premiums can expose retail investors to risks outside regulated markets.

GS 2: International Relations

US midterms & the Trump economy, Pg14

The article examines why fast US economic growth and booming stock markets have not eased voters' concerns about the cost of living ahead of the midterm elections.

GS 2: International Relations

US midterms & the Trump economy, Pg14

The article examines why fast US economic growth and booming stock markets have not eased voters' concerns about the cost of living ahead of the midterm elections.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology

Why collared Kuno cheetahs cannot be live-tracked, Pg14

The article explains the technical limitations of satellite collars used to monitor Kuno's cheetahs and why they cannot provide continuous live tracking.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology

Why collared Kuno cheetahs cannot be live-tracked, Pg14

The article explains the technical limitations of satellite collars used to monitor Kuno's cheetahs and why they cannot provide continuous live tracking.

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