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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Punjab Records 3,000 Stubble Burning Cases As Tarn Taran Tops List; 795 FIRs Registered, Pg1

Punjab records over 3,000 stubble burning incidents, Tarn Taran leads with 611 cases; 795 FIRs filed, ₹54.55 lakh fines imposed.

GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Bihar Mound Named Site of National Importance, Pg9

Central government declares ancient Ranivas Mound in Bihar's East Champaran as archaeological site of national importance under 1958 Act.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Tough Stance on Kishau Dam Project Led to Victory in BBMB Dues Case: Sukhu, Pg9

Himachal Pradesh secures 11,973 MU electricity from Punjab/Haryana over 20 years after Supreme Court verdict on 15-year-old BBMB power dues case.

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

Northeast’s first AI-enabled career intelligence facility starts operation in Manipur, Pg11

Manipur launches Northeast's first AI-enabled Career Intelligence Hub under MPLADS, offering technology-driven guidance to students amidst conflict, boosting educational opportunities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Cellophane bees produce a kind of plastic that degrades: study, Pg13

Scientists discover cellophane bees produce naturally degrading polyester, offering a breakthrough solution to the global plastic pollution crisis.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

How supermarkets became targets of cyberattacks, Pg13

Unusual cyberattacks targeting European supermarket refrigeration systems caused massive food spoilage, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and supply chain risks.

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

Lowest Recorded Temperature Created On Space Station, Pg13

China Space Station researchers achieve record-low 9.7 picokelvins, creating Bose-Einstein condensate for 7 seconds, enabling sensitive space experiments.

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

Why is the use of voter IDs for welfare schemes contentious?, Pg14

Union Minister proposes voter IDs for welfare schemes, sparking controversy over potential exclusion and disenfranchisement linked to electoral roll revisions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

What are the changes to the Agnipath scheme?, Pg14

Cabinet approves two-year extension for 75% Agniveers, offering path to regular cadre and enhanced Seva Nidhi package after scheme assessment.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. strikes island in Hormuz as Iran says ‘its forces have grown stronger’, Pg16

US launches limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm island in Strait of Hormuz, targeting air defense system amidst escalating regional tensions.

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

54% Of Delhi's Industrial Units Monitored Breach Emission, Pg4

Over half of Delhi's monitored industrial units breach emission limits, with nearly 50% of monitoring systems offline, severely impacting air quality.

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

Rs 57 crore unspent: Delhi, Pg4

Delhi failed to spend Rs 57 crore of allocated funds for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, impacting patient support despite high TB cases.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

History at aircraft landing, Pg8

IAF's IL 76MD 'Gajraj' achieves historic highest-altitude landing at Ladakh's Mudh-Nyoma airbase, bolstering India's strategic airlift capability near LAC amid China tensions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Chemicals to capital goods: Govt gears up to meet Chinese curbs, Pg15

DPIIT initiates major indigenization drive for 100 critical items, including solar and petrochemicals, to counter China's export curbs and bolster domestic manufacturing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

How NHAI will use river silt for road construction, Pg15

MoRTH and Bihar sign MoU for NHAI to use river silt in road construction, tackling flood challenges and material scarcity.

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

India-EU conclude negotiations to join Horizon Europe programme

India secures association with EU's Horizon Europe programme, unlocking vast research funding and critical technology collaboration for Viksit Bharat 2047.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India’s Chemicals and Petrochemicals Sector: A Foundation for Industrial Growth

India's chemicals and petrochemicals sector targets USD 1 trillion by 2040, driven by FDI, dedicated parks, and skill development initiatives.

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

Revised Prices of Anti-Cancer Medicines to Come into Effect From 9th November

NPPA caps trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs, leading to ₹3,502 crore annual consumer savings with some prices dropping over 90%.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Defence Forces Must Maintain Highest Level Of Operational Readiness, With Focus On Domain Awareness, Cyber Resilience & Information Integrity To Counter Emerging Threats: Raksha Mantri At Air Force Station, Bagdogra

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh urges Defence Forces to enhance operational readiness, cyber resilience, and information integrity against evolving threats, also announcing Agniveer 'Second Tour of Duty'.

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