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

Union Cabinet Clears Two-Year Service Extension For Agniveers, Opens Path To Regular Service, Pg1

Union Cabinet approves two-year service extension for Agniveers, creating a pathway for all to join regular armed forces based on performance and selection criteria.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Apex Court Seeks Response From Union Govt. On Pleas Challenging Lifelong Legal Immunity To CEC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions constitutionality of new law granting lifelong immunity to CEC/ECs, citing potential violation of basic structure doctrine.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Falling fertility has made laws penalising violation of two-child norm outdated: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court deems two-child norm laws outdated due to India's falling fertility rate, impacting political representation and reproductive autonomy under Article 21.

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

The Amazon is no longer a carbon sink, it is an emitter, Pg II

Shocking study reveals Amazon rainforest, once a vital carbon sink, now emits more CO2 than it absorbs due to rampant deforestation and fires.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What The BRICS Carbon Market Partnership Needs, Pg6

BRICS carbon market partnership needs common rulebook for MRV and pilot projects to counter EU CBAM, strengthening climate action and trade.

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

Anaemia Burden — Iron Alone Is No Solution, Pg6

Experts warn double-fortified salt is no panacea for India's severe anaemia burden, citing health risks, policy contradictions, and the multi-causal nature of the condition.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Economy

Helping Hand, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh minimizes cyclone casualties through swift response and technology, but crop insurance and federal financial aid need urgent reform.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Science Should Move Past ‘Top 2%’ Label, Pg7

Article criticizes the flawed 'top 2% scientists' database' metrics, advocating for comprehensive recognition of Indian scientific contributions like Chandrayaan-3 and indigenous technologies.

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

A blue tsunami: historic sweep by Democrats in U.S. mid-terms, Pg7

Democrats achieve historic sweep in U.S. mid-term elections, recapturing House and Senate, ending unified Republican control and challenging Trump's remaining term.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

From poverty alleviation to prosperity, Pg8

India rapidly reduces extreme poverty, but faces a huge prosperity gap and poor job quality, World Bank data reveals.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Cess levied on sales tax falls within State’s ambit, says SC, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds states' power to levy cess on sales tax, affirming legislative competence under Entry 54 of List II, settling decades-old dispute.

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

How U.S. Midterms Could Shape Geopolitics for India, Pg10

US midterm election results reshape global geopolitics, influencing India's energy security, trade relations, and diaspora issues amidst shifting US foreign policy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

PAC meet calls for closer scrutiny of public spending, quicker action on audit findings, Pg10

PAC Chairpersons resolve for rigorous public spending scrutiny, timely action on CAG audit findings, and digital oversight for enhanced accountability.

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

ECI Separates Online Form For Registration Of Fresh Voters And SIR Declaration, Pg11

ECI separates online Form 6 for fresh voter registration and SIR declaration, requiring separate OTPs after earlier concerns over combined submission.

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

Fast-track special courts scheme extended till 2031, Pg12

Union Cabinet extends Fast-Track Special Courts scheme till 2031 with ₹3,788 crore outlay, aiming to expedite rape and POCSO cases and protect vulnerable victims.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran Says Tankers Destroyed After Hitting Mines In Strait, Pg14

Four oil tankers destroyed by naval mines in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran-US tensions, raising global energy security concerns.

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

US slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms, people for aiding Iran, Pg9

US Treasury sanctions Indian, Turkish firms and individuals for illicitly aiding Iran's oil trade, part of 'Operation Economic Outcast' targeting Tehran's revenue.

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

Look Beyond Old Climate Fault Lines, Pg12

India resists global '35 by 2035' electrification target at COP31, prioritizing national sovereignty and poverty eradication while seeking Global South climate leadership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Critical mineral processing gets Rs 2,814 cr boost, Pg15

Union Cabinet approves Rs 2,814 crore scheme for critical mineral processing, boosting domestic lithium and nickel production to reduce import dependence.

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

West Asian LPG imports jump on ship-to-ship transfers, Pg15

India's LPG imports from West Asia jump significantly via ship-to-ship transfers, recovering from conflict disruptions and reducing reliance on US supplies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Cabinet approves ‘Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)’, a central sector scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31

Union Cabinet greenlights Rs 4,371 crore VISTAR scheme for 2026-31, aiming to revolutionize India's statistical architecture with AI and real-time data.

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

Cabinet Approves Rs.14,500 Crore Viability Gap Funding Scheme for Development of 92 GWh Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems

Cabinet approves Rs 14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding for 92 GWh grid-scale energy storage, boosting renewables integration and domestic manufacturing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Union Ministry of Health Proposes Amendments to Schedule M to Align Grade A Microbial Monitoring Requirements with WHO Guidelines

Health Ministry proposes Schedule M amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945, aligning microbial limits in Grade A pharma areas with WHO standards for enhanced safety.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: IT and Computers

Novel Silicon Chip Allowing Terahertz Waves to Pass Through Barriers Could Enable Future 6G Networks

New silicon chip enables terahertz waves to pass barriers with minimal loss, achieving 100 Gbit/s data for future 6G networks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar Launches ‘Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan’ to Strengthen Intergenerational Bonding

Union Minister launches 'Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan' under AVYAY scheme to foster intergenerational bonding and support senior citizens' well-being nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026: A Modern Rulebook for India’s Skies

India unveils Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, replacing 1937 rules to modernize aviation, boost safety, and ease business by January 2027.

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