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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India’s Russian oil imports at six-month high in November, Pg1

India's Russian oil imports surge amidst US tariff tensions, highlighting complex geopolitical balancing act in energy procurement.

GS 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 InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Hubris and caution — China’s posture as 2026 begins, Pg6

China's assertive foreign policy and economic challenges complicate India's strategic choices amid shifting US-China dynamics and growing trade vulnerabilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Security camps, the game changer in the Maoist fight, Pg6

Maoist insurgency declines by 90% since 2010 due to security camps improving governance and reducing Maoist influence.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Tragedy and farce, Pg6

U.S. intervention in Venezuela mirrors past imperial actions, violating international law and UN Charter amidst pursuit of hegemony and resource control.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

High and dry, Pg6

Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.

EthicsGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive Growth

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

Article highlights the unrecognized emotional and mental labour of women, advocating for policy inclusion and structural changes for gender equality.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

India loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7

India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

Union Minister defends 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' bill, slams MGNREGA for corruption, and unveils 184 climate-resilient seed varieties.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Defence Minister commissions ICG's Samudra Pratap, a pollution control vessel with advanced oil spill detection and response capabilities in Goa.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

CBDT chief seeks preparation for new Income Tax Act, Pg12

CBDT Chairman urges Income Tax Department to prepare for new Income Tax Act implementation from April 1, replacing 1961 law.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Centre relaxes norms for start-ups to get funds from DSIR, Pg12

Deep-tech start-ups can now access ₹1 crore in financial aid from DSIR without three-year viability proof, boosting innovation.

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

Unusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid, PgII

Antarctic microbes rewrite genetic code: TAG codon signals rare amino acid, pyrrolysine (Pyl), revolutionizing protein synthesis and bioengineering.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

Chouhan: India has surpassed China, is now world's largest rice producer, Pg7

India overtakes China as world's largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output in 2024-25, says Agriculture Minister.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US tariff high, India’s seafood exports to other nations up 16%, Pg8

India's seafood exports surge 16% despite US tariffs, driven by increased demand from Vietnam, China, and Belgium.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump's plans to revive Venezuela oil sector will take years, cost billions, Pg9

Trump aims to revive Venezuela's oil sector, potentially reshaping global oil dynamics and impacting India's energy security.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Biotechnology

Targeted cancer treatment could be in sight, via nanobots, Pg9

IISc develops magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy, promising precise drug delivery and reduced side effects in treating deep-set tumors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Investment ModelsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

A lesson from Beed in raising farmers' incomes, Pg10

Beed farmers' income surges tenfold via Krishikul initiative, showcasing potential for nationwide agricultural transformation through fruit crop diversification.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10

Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

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

IPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13

Indian IPO market poised for continued boom in 2026 with ₹2.65 lakh crore fundraising pipeline after record ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Will remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13

X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

OPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members, Pg13

OPEC+ maintains oil output amidst geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts, prioritizing market stability over member-state disputes, impacting global oil prices.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 4: Citizen's Charters and Quality of Service DeliveryGS 4: Corporate GovernanceGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Mis-selling in insurance a significant concern: IRDAI, Pg13

IRDAI flags mis-selling concerns as grievances rise; insurance penetration stagnates at 3.7% in FY25, far below global average.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-EU trade pact: Goyal to visit Brussels this week, Pg13

Piyush Goyal's Brussels visit aims to finalize India-EU trade pact amidst Liechtenstein talks for enhanced trade and investment.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC pioneers carbon capture storage with Gujarat pilot project, injecting 100 tonnes of CO2 daily into depleted Gandhar wells.

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

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

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