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GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

Supreme Court to review surrogacy law's ban on second child for couples facing secondary infertility, challenging reproductive rights.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision 2.0 across 12 States/UTs amid political opposition over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Compound effect, Pg8

Digital scam compounds in Myanmar exploit trafficked Indians, prompting calls for international action and stronger cybercrime policing.

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 Fora

Trump seems more in control of Israel than Hamas, Pg8

Trump's assertive diplomacy puts Israel under pressure while Hamas resists disarmament, exposing regional power dynamics and undermining long-term peace prospects.

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

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

Cyclone Montha devastates Odisha, exposing livelihood vulnerabilities despite improved disaster preparedness and highlighting the need for resilient economic strategies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

India aims ecological restoration of 25 million hectares by 2030 through revised Green India Mission blueprint.

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

How BRICS is challenging SWIFT, Pg10

BRICS nations intensify efforts to challenge SWIFT dominance with BRICS Pay, aiming for financial sovereignty and reduced reliance on the dollar.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

Election Commission announces nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) to eliminate duplicate voter entries and enhance electoral roll integrity.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

‘U.S. HIRE Bill could light a fire in Indian economy’, Pg12

U.S. HIRE Act threatens 25% tax on outsourcing, potentially crippling India's IT, BPO, and consulting sectors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

DGCA plans full airfare refund for medical emergency cancellations, Pg14

DGCA proposes full airfare refunds for medical emergencies and mandates airlines to handle refunds directly, benefiting passengers.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Poverty and Hunger

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

EAT-Lancet report reveals food systems majorly breach planetary limits, with India struggling on nitrogen overload and pesticide pollution.

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

After visit to Vantara, global wildlife panel recommends India pause animal imports, Pg14

CITES panel urges India to pause endangered animal imports amid due diligence concerns at Reliance's Vantara centre.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Space Technology

Indian satellites: laden with features, PgII

ISRO's GSAT-7R launch highlights India's heavy communication satellites due to wide coverage, high power, and extended service life.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Space Technology

Gamma-ray bursts from black hole ‘morsels’ could expose quantum gravity, PgII.

Scientists propose 'black hole morsels' as quantum gravity probes, suggesting gamma-ray bursts could reveal spacetime's quantum nature, detectable by telescopes.

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

US sanctions on Russian oil are not about Ukraine, but its own shale industry, Pg13.

US sanctions on Russian oil expose geopolitical strategy to boost shale industry, impacting global energy dynamics and India's energy security.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Building strategic ties with India, terror a threat to both: Israel FM, Pg1.

India and Israel deepen strategic ties with new defence pact, enhanced cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and technology.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi sixth most polluted city in country in October, Pg4.

Delhi ranks sixth most polluted city in October, with PM2.5 levels three times higher than September, reveals CREA report.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, Israel ink pact on defence cooperation, Pg9.

India and Israel deepen defence ties with new MoU focusing on technology sharing, co-development, and counter-terrorism efforts.

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

After SC setback, Centre weighs resuming job scheme in Bengal, Pg10.

Centre considers resuming MGNREGS in West Bengal with 'special conditions' after Supreme Court setback, ending three-year suspension.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Not opposed to creation of new structures: IAF Chief, Pg14.

IAF supports theaterisation with deliberations; CDS emphasizes Operation Sindoor's lessons for tri-service synergy and COSC role.

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

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report, Pg16.

CITES urges India to halt wildlife imports amid concerns over illegal trade and captive breeding loopholes exploited by zoos.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

WhatsApp, Meta get NCLAT go-ahead on data sharing, Pg19.

NCLAT allows WhatsApp to share user data with Meta but upholds ₹213.14 crore CCI penalty, overturning dominance findings.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

Bill Gates sparks debate by prioritizing climate adaptation over mitigation, aligning with India's development-focused approach amidst global emission concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

In Trump's tariff war, why the US Supreme Court is a battlefield, Pg20.

US Supreme Court to decide on Trump's tariff powers, impacting trade deals with India and global trade dynamics.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Movie on its way, revisiting the Supreme Court's Shah Bano verdict, Pg20.

Bollywood film revisits Shah Bano case, sparking legal challenge and highlighting debates on secularism, minority rights, and maintenance laws.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Situation is spiralling out of control: Drivers of continued conflict in Sudan, Pg20.

UN warns Sudan conflict spirals as paramilitary seizes El-Fasher amid power struggles and widespread executions after al-Bashir's regime collapse.

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