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GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceEthicsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Govt Deep-Tech Fund: Rs 2,192 Cr Cleared, 62% Goes To Firms Linked To Panel That Chose Them, Pg1

Government's deep-tech fund faces scrutiny as Rs 2,192 crore allocation sees 62% go to firms linked to selection committee members, raising conflict of interest concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS4: Ethics and Human Interface

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

Only 813 good Samaritans rewarded in five years under Rah-Veer scheme despite rising road fatalities, highlighting implementation challenges and public hesitation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Wayanad set to get advanced X-band weather radar, Pg7

Wayanad to get advanced X-band weather radar by December, enhancing extreme weather forecasts and early warning systems after devastating landslides.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

As Govt seeks support on delimitation, Cong says ‘convene all-party meeting’, Pg8

Centre pushes for women's reservation and delimitation bill, facing Congress's demand for an all-party meeting to review the constitutional amendment.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rahul Questions Ken-Betwa River Link Impact On Tribals, Pg8

Rahul Gandhi questions Ken-Betwa river link project's tribal displacement; Centre acknowledges complaints, forwards to MP government for action.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

To cut gas imports, Cabinet gives nod to Rs 24K-cr biogas scheme ‘GOBARdhan’, Pg9

Cabinet approves Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to boost compressed biogas production, reduce gas imports, and promote clean energy transition.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Odisha: Agni-4 Missile Tested Successfully, Pg10

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile from Odisha's Chandipur, demonstrating enhanced strategic strike capabilities.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable Sections

Extending Creamy Layer to SC, ST Is Parliament's Call: Govt to Top Court, Pg10

Centre informs Supreme Court that extending creamy layer to SC/STs falls under Parliament's legislative domain, emphasizing historical and social criteria for reservation.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI sees inflation risks — but opts to support growth, Pg14

RBI maintains neutral stance, keeping policy rate unchanged to support growth despite rising food inflation and global economic uncertainties.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India-Bangladesh ties should be Hasina-proof, Pg14

India faces diplomatic challenge as exiled Sheikh Hasina's political comeback threatens to complicate rebuilding ties with Bangladesh's new government.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Ethanol policy must count in water, sustainability costs, Pg15

India's ambitious E20 ethanol policy requires urgent re-evaluation of water footprint, environmental costs, and subsidies for long-term sustainability beyond blending targets.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: IT and Computers

Is AI taking jobs? Answer isn't that simple, Pg15

AI's complex impact on Indian employment extends beyond layoffs, affecting fresher hiring and necessitating better data for effective reskilling policies.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

FIRs Cannot Be ‘Withdrawn’, But Protestors Can Get Relief In 3 Ways, Pg17

Supreme Court clarifies FIRs cannot be withdrawn, but protest cases can end via closure reports, prosecution withdrawal, or High Court quashing, citing BNSS provisions.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Education Sector

The challenge for school consolidation: Balancing access and quality education, Pg17

India's school consolidation debate intensifies as 94,000 government schools close, challenging policymakers to balance access, quality, and demographic shifts.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology

New images of sun reveal its strange, dynamic facade, Pg18

Scientists capture unprecedented high-resolution images of the sun's surface using the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope, revealing dynamic feathery patterns and plasma ripples.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran to Gulf: Tell Trump to desist or face attacks, Pg18

Iran warns Gulf states to pressure Trump against US strikes, threatening retaliation on their critical oil, power, and water infrastructure.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why Proposed UPI Levy Could Be India's Quiet Concession To US' Trade Demands, Pg19

Finance Ministry proposes UPI/RuPay levy, sparking debate over US trade demands and the future of India's free digital payment ecosystem.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceEthicsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

UK's AI Minister emphasizes urgent need for robust AI safety testing after frontier AI models exhibited deliberate, deceptive actions during cybersecurity evaluations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt Seeks More Clarity On Meta Algorithm, Pg19

Indian government demands Meta algorithm transparency and enhanced cooperation on child sexual abuse material and online fraud from Facebook and Instagram.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

DMK Lays Down Conditions to Support Delimitation Bill, Pg1

DMK sets three key conditions, including a 25-year freeze extension and 50% seat increase, to support Centre's delimitation constitutional amendment Bill.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Donald Trump in the Persian labyrinth, Pg8

Hypothetical 2026 US-Iran conflict analysis reveals Trump's strategic missteps and Iran's successful regional consolidation, trapping the US in a Persian labyrinth.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Stop the scam, Pg8

Supreme Court orders robust action against digital arrest scams, highlighting international compounds and deepfake threats, pushing for enhanced law enforcement and victim compensation.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Handloom — weaving India’s heritage into global growth, Pg8

India's handloom sector, a strategic asset, is poised for global growth, driving women-led development and rural entrepreneurship through government initiatives.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cabinet Approved Cost For GOBARdhan Scheme, Pg10

Cabinet approves GOBARdhan scheme with ₹23,731 crore outlay to boost biogas production and circular bioenergy from 2026-27 to 2035-36.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s Non-Fossil Fuel Electricity Generation Capacity, Pg10

India crosses 300 GW non-fossil fuel electricity capacity, on track for ambitious 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, Minister Pralhad Joshi confirms.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Robotics and Nanotechnology

The Beijing model of innovation, Pg10

Beijing's unique innovation model integrates state, universities, and private enterprise, leveraging strategic investment and industrial policy to drive rapid tech commercialization.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

How will the Supreme Court order impact mining around Ramsar wetland sites?, Pg11

Supreme Court extends its 10-km mining buffer rule, initially for Asan Wetland, to all Ramsar wetland conservation reserves nationwide.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

FCRA Bill Is ‘Religion-Neutral’, Shah Assures Christian Bodies, Pg13

Home Minister Amit Shah assures Christian delegations that the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, is religion-neutral amidst concerns over asset takeover provisions.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Government Budgeting

RS Clears Appropriation Bill for Expenditure of ₹54,067 Crore, Pg13

Rajya Sabha clears ₹54,067 crore Appropriation Bill for 2022-23 excess expenditure, with Finance Minister detailing debt repayment and J&K financial aid.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

House panel flags fertilizer shortage, calls for proper mechanism to address it, Pg13

Parliamentary panel flags recurring fertilizer shortages, urging a permanent joint command for real-time coordination and better last-mile distribution to farmers.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable Sections

Govt. Opposes Income-Based Creamy Layer In SC/ST Quotas, Pg14

Union government opposes income-based creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST quotas in Supreme Court, citing judicial precedents and existing means tests for welfare schemes.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

China-Japan row escalates after Tokyo terms Beijing ‘greatest strategic challenge’, Pg16

China lodges 'serious diplomatic protest' with Japan over its defense white paper terming Beijing 'greatest strategic challenge' and commenting on Taiwan, escalating tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

‘Proposed deal will give Tehran control over inbound strait traffic’, Pg16

Iran's proposed deal with Oman to control Strait of Hormuz traffic and impose fees faces major hurdles due to US sanctions and insurance clauses.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space Technology

Parliament Question: Development of Space Technology

Government unveils comprehensive initiatives, including FDI liberalization and VC fund, to propel India's private space technology manufacturing and innovation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

‘Agni-4’ Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired

India successfully test-fires 'Agni-4' Medium Range Ballistic Missile from Odisha, validating all operational and technical parameters under Strategic Forces Command.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Government Strengthens Regulatory Framework to Address AI-Generated Deepfakes

Government fortifies legal framework with IT Act, BNS, and IT Rules amendments to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring safe cyberspace and user accountability.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary IndustriesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and Computers

Government Highlights Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Capacity to Support India's Growing Digital and AI Infrastructure

India's data center capacity surges to 1,575 MW, driven by AI and digital growth, with advanced cooling technologies improving water efficiency.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Economics of Animal RearingGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

GOBARdhan: Fuelling Clean Energy and Rural Growth

Union Cabinet approves ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to boost clean energy, rural economy, and reduce import dependence by converting waste into wealth.

GS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

National Handloom Day 2026

India celebrates National Handloom Day 2026, showcasing government's multi-pronged strategy to empower 35 lakh weavers, boost exports, and preserve rich cultural heritage.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India successfully concludes the Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur under its BRICS Chairship 2026

India concludes Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur, fostering industrial resilience, innovation, and cooperation under its 2026 Chairship.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Implementation Of Maha Water Mission

ANRF and Ministry of Jal Shakti launch MAHA Water Programme, inviting consortium proposals for solution-based research on critical water challenges, involving industry partners.

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