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

Remove stray dogs from public places, orders SC, Pg1

Supreme Court orders removal of stray dogs from public places, mandating relocation to shelters after sterilization and vaccination, addressing rising dog-bite incidents.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC to hear on Nov. 11 pleas challenging legality of SIR, Pg1

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging legality of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on November 11.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Shutdown showdown, Pg8

US government shutdown cripples services, impacting 1.4 million employees amid political polarization and debate over Affordable Care Act subsidies.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Economics and a Mamdani model, Big Apple style, Pg8

New York City's incoming mayor faces challenges in balancing welfarism with market economics, focusing on fiscal honesty and careful micro-economic design.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

​Turnout bump, Pg8

Bihar witnesses impressive voter turnout in first phase of assembly elections, signaling reinvigorated democratic engagement despite electoral roll revisions.

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

A wider SIR has momentum but it is still a test case, Pg8

Election Commission initiates Special Intensive Revision 2025 across multiple states, aiming for updated electoral rolls and enhanced voter participation.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Breaking boundaries, Pg9

Indian women's cricket soars, overcoming societal barriers and inspiring future generations through dedication, success, and evolving support systems.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

SC pushes for reform of colonial-era property laws, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Law Commission to overhaul colonial property laws, advocating blockchain for transparent transactions and reduced litigation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

HAL inks $1-billion deal with GE Aerospace for 113 fighter jet engines, Pg10

HAL secures $1 billion deal with GE Aerospace for 113 fighter jet engines, bolstering Tejas aircraft program and India-U.S. defense ties.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

ATC system glitch at Delhi fixed; snag had delayed over 500 flights, Pg12

Delhi Airport's ATC system failure delays 500+ flights nationwide due to AMSS glitch, fixed after 15 hours of manual operations.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC draws a red line against arbitrary arrest, Pg10.

Supreme Court mandates written arrest grounds in understandable language, reinforcing individual liberty against arbitrary police actions nationwide.

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 InterestsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI mania masks economic fissures and rising uncertainty, Pg11.

AI boom masks economic fissures as US tariffs and fiscal deficits fuel global uncertainty, threatening stability and future growth.

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

Panel seeks higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act, Pg12.

National Board for Wildlife panel recommends higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act to prevent exploitation and illegal trade.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Remove stray dogs from public places, shift them to shelters: SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates stray dog removal from public spaces nationwide, prioritizing public safety and animal birth control rule implementation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC flags issues in property registration, says examine blockchain tech

Supreme Court urges Law Commission to explore blockchain for transparent property registration, addressing systemic deficiencies in existing laws.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Transport, farm fires keep air 'very poor', Pg3.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' as farm fires contribute significantly to PM2.5 levels, transport sector being major contributor.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

PM Bhutan visit likely soon; energy, connectivity on table, Pg8.

PM Modi's Bhutan visit to boost energy cooperation, connectivity with railway projects worth ₹4,033 crore, and development assistance.

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

COP 30 must address the most vulnerable, Pg10.

COP30 faces pressure to bridge adaptation finance gap, prioritizing vulnerable populations amidst escalating climate impacts and unmet Paris Agreement goals.

GS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: LiteratureGS 1: The Freedom Struggle

Vande Mataram: The national song with a tragic journey, Pg11.

The article discusses the historical evolution of ‘Vande Mataram’ over 150 years—from being a symbol of anti-colonial resistance to becoming the subject of communal contestation, illustrating how political dynamics shaped its public perception.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

HAL, GE ink deal for supply of engines to power Tejas, Pg12.

HAL and GE Aviation ink $1 billion deal to supply F404 engines for LCA Tejas Mk 1A.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Wildlife board panel clears 12 key defence projects in Ladakh, Pg12.

Wildlife board approves 12 defence projects in Ladakh amid PLA assertiveness, raising environmental concerns in Changthang and Karakoram sanctuaries.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

China Commissions it's Most Advanced Carrier, Pg14.

China has officially commissioned its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, Fujian, equipped with Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)—technology previously operational only on the US carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

End of curbs on acquisition financing by banks to aid real growth: RBI Guv, Pg15.

RBI eases acquisition financing norms, potentially boosting real economy growth with enhanced credit flow and revised lending frameworks.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 4: Ethics and Human Interface

Climate change is driven by human need & greed, Pg19.

Environmental historian Sunil Amrith, in an interview on his new book The Burning Earth, explains how the history of industrialisation, inequality, and human consumption patterns have shaped the climate crisis — and why technological solutions alone cannot resolve it.

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

How Trump’s ‘G-2’ Framing for US-China Relations Could Impact Allies, Pg 19

Former US President Donald Trump recently referred to an upcoming US-China engagement as a “G-2”, implying the two countries as joint primary powers. This framing has raised concerns among key US allies, including India, Japan, and Australia, over strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Where States Stand on Revenue Collections, Before and After GST, Pg 19.

The Central Government released state-wise data on GST revenue collections for October, drawing attention to how states’ revenue positions have changed since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017.

GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC Orders Removal of Stray Dogs from Public Premises: What Are ABC Rules?, Pg19.

The Supreme Court has directed the removal of stray dogs from public premises such as schools, hospitals, bus stands, railway stations, and sports complexes. The court ordered that dogs be caught, sterilised, vaccinated, and relocated to designated shelters in accordance with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023.

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