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

DoT order to ‘pre-install’ govt. app triggers storm, Pg1

Government mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, sparking privacy concerns and opposition backlash over potential digital surveillance.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Experts work on UN climate report amid U.S. pushback, Pg2

IPCC's AR7 faces hurdles amid US climate denial; UN warns 1.5°C threshold breach sooner than expected.

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

​Speed bumps ahead, Pg6

IIP growth hits 14-month low at 0.4% in October 2025, raising concerns about economic slowdown in Q3.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean, Pg6

Colombo Security Conclave gains momentum with new members, aiming to enhance Indian Ocean security amid China's growing influence.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’, Pg7

AI-driven deepfake abuse necessitates gender-neutral laws, platform accountability, and robust victim support beyond current SOPs, reveals study.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Why is there no peace in Ukraine?, Pg8

Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine proposes territorial concessions, NATO exclusion, and Russian reintegration, pressuring Zelenskyy amidst battlefield setbacks and wavering Western support.

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

Why the SIR needs to be completely digitised, Pg9

Digitizing Electoral Rolls: Expert urges ECI to overhaul outdated paper-based system for transparent, efficient, and reliable voter management by 2026.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

People should disclose details as per Census Act: Home Ministry, Pg10

Home Ministry clarifies Census Act mandates citizens to truthfully answer questions, including caste, in upcoming digital census 2024.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

One doctor available per 811 persons in India, RS told, Pg11

India's doctor-population ratio stands at 1:811, prompting government initiatives like 'hard-area allowance' to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11

PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, Pg12

WHO endorses GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, emphasizing equitable access and integrated lifestyle interventions for effective weight management.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How the river Kosi’s shifting course exposes the perils of embankments, Pg II

Kosi River's frequent embankment breaches highlight the limitations of structural flood control measures and ecological impacts in the Gangetic plains.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Pressure on India, need to secure our trade, says Kremlin ahead of Putin visit, Pg3

Kremlin highlights pressure on India amidst Putin's visit, emphasizing trade ties, S-400 supply, and labour mobility pact.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

Pune researchers find spiral galaxy like Milky Way from early universe, Pg3

Indian researchers discover Alaknanda, a Milky Way-like spiral galaxy from early universe challenging galaxy formation theories, using James Webb Space Telescope.

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

High surfactant levels, ammonia and microplastics in Yamuna: TERI, Pg5

TERI study reveals high surfactant, ammonia, and microplastic levels in Yamuna, prompting Delhi government action for river cleanup.

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

Chemical suppressants, not water, can remove more dust from roads, says study, Pg5

Study reveals chemical dust suppressants are 50-60% more effective than water in reducing Delhi's particulate matter.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

For democracy's sake, an index for legislatures, Pg12

National Legislative Index (NLI) launched to benchmark productivity, transparency, and innovation across state legislatures, fostering healthy competition and reforms.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

For disabled, recognition doesn't always mean rights, Pg13

Supreme Court examines inclusion of Haemophilia under RPwD Act, highlighting gaps in disability rights implementation and reservation benefits.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

For green transition, India can fall back on itself, Pg13

India's green transition to net-zero by 2070 hinges on domestic policy reforms and private capital, not just external aid.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India's 3rd nuclear submarine in final trials, says Navy Chief, Pg14

India to commission INS Aridhaman, bolstering sea-based nuclear deterrent; Navy advocates for third aircraft carrier amid China challenge.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

DRDO successfully conducts high-speed rocket-sled test, Pg14

DRDO's high-speed rocket-sled test validates fighter aircraft escape system, positioning India among nations with advanced safety technology.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

No war, no peace: Navy's new category in Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025, Pg14

Indian Navy's Maritime Doctrine 2025 introduces 'no-war, no-peace' category, addressing grey zone operations and hybrid warfare strategies.

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

How new SIM binding rule could log users out of WhatsApp Web, Pg16

DoT's SIM binding rule mandates WhatsApp, Telegram link services to SIM cards, raising privacy concerns and impacting web access.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India pitches for timely tax info exchange, Pg17

India advocates global cooperation on digital economy taxation, crypto assets, and timely tax information exchange at the 18th Global Forum Plenary.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

ADB okays $650 mn loan for rooftop solar, Pg17

ADB approves $650 million loan to boost rooftop solar adoption, aiming to power 10 million Indian households by 2027.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Statutory authority for NSC sought, Pg17

Parliamentary panel advocates statutory backing for National Statistical Commission to bolster data credibility and bridge gaps between official and private statistics.

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