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GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Russia, Ukraine begin talks mediated by U.S. to end war, Pg1

Russia and Ukraine begin crucial US-mediated peace talks in UAE, aiming for security guarantees and humanitarian resolutions to end the nearly five-year conflict.

Russia, Ukraine begin talks mediated by U.S. to end war, Pg1

Russia and Ukraine begin crucial US-mediated peace talks in UAE, aiming for security guarantees and humanitarian resolutions to end the nearly five-year conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Ladakh Announces Hill Council Polls, But Civil Society Groups Don’t Budge, Pg1

Ladakh announces hill council elections with 36 women's reserved seats, sparking protests from civil society groups demanding Statehood and Sixth Schedule status.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Ladakh Announces Hill Council Polls, But Civil Society Groups Don’t Budge, Pg1

Ladakh announces hill council elections with 36 women's reserved seats, sparking protests from civil society groups demanding Statehood and Sixth Schedule status.

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

India’s Efforts To Clean Its Air Need Not Slow Its Economic Growth, Pg II

India's severe air pollution, causing 20 lakh deaths, challenges economic growth; integrated policies leveraging co-benefits are crucial for sustainable development and cleaner air.

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

India’s Efforts To Clean Its Air Need Not Slow Its Economic Growth, Pg II

India's severe air pollution, causing 20 lakh deaths, challenges economic growth; integrated policies leveraging co-benefits are crucial for sustainable development and cleaner air.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Meson to Muons: Ultra-Rare Decay, Pg II

CERN scientists observe ultra-rare B0 meson decay into muons, confirming Standard Model predictions but highlighting its incompleteness regarding dark matter.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Meson to Muons: Ultra-Rare Decay, Pg II

CERN scientists observe ultra-rare B0 meson decay into muons, confirming Standard Model predictions but highlighting its incompleteness regarding dark matter.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Strategic autonomy must guide India’s Starlink policy, Pg6

India must ensure strategic autonomy in Starlink policy, demanding strict compliance and developing domestic alternatives to counter foreign control and national security risks.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Strategic autonomy must guide India’s Starlink policy, Pg6

India must ensure strategic autonomy in Starlink policy, demanding strict compliance and developing domestic alternatives to counter foreign control and national security risks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Transparency Is Essential To Institutional Credibility, Pg6

Proposed FCRA amendments spark debate on transparency, accountability for foreign-funded civil society and minority institutions, raising questions on internal governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Transparency Is Essential To Institutional Credibility, Pg6

Proposed FCRA amendments spark debate on transparency, accountability for foreign-funded civil society and minority institutions, raising questions on internal governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

More women work but in informal and less secure jobs, Pg7

Despite rising women's workforce participation to 38%, most gains are in informal agriculture and low-paying sectors, exacerbating wage gaps and unpaid care burdens.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

More women work but in informal and less secure jobs, Pg7

Despite rising women's workforce participation to 38%, most gains are in informal agriculture and low-paying sectors, exacerbating wage gaps and unpaid care burdens.

GS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesGS 1: The Freedom StruggleGS 1: World Wars

World Wars and India’s Sacrifice, Pg7

India's unacknowledged, complex sacrifices in World Wars I & II, including INA's legacy, demand honest historical recognition.

GS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesGS 1: The Freedom StruggleGS 1: World Wars

World Wars and India’s Sacrifice, Pg7

India's unacknowledged, complex sacrifices in World Wars I & II, including INA's legacy, demand honest historical recognition.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelims

Why Jamaica’s reparations petition has a solid legal basis, Pg8

Jamaica petitions King Charles III, seeking Privy Council's legal opinion on UK's obligation for slavery reparations, challenging historical injustices with international law.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelims

Why Jamaica’s reparations petition has a solid legal basis, Pg8

Jamaica petitions King Charles III, seeking Privy Council's legal opinion on UK's obligation for slavery reparations, challenging historical injustices with international law.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Opposition Builds Over Third Mega Dam Project In Arunachal Pradesh, Pg10

Downstream communities issue 10-day ultimatum to Assam, Arunachal governments over India's tallest Dibang dam, demanding rehabilitation, flood protection, and public hearings.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Opposition Builds Over Third Mega Dam Project In Arunachal Pradesh, Pg10

Downstream communities issue 10-day ultimatum to Assam, Arunachal governments over India's tallest Dibang dam, demanding rehabilitation, flood protection, and public hearings.

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

Supreme Court goes beyond Deepavali AQI, flags vehicular emissions polluting Delhi air, Pg12

Supreme Court slams authorities for non-compliance on vehicular emission control, demanding urgent inter-state action to curb Delhi's worsening air pollution.

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

Supreme Court goes beyond Deepavali AQI, flags vehicular emissions polluting Delhi air, Pg12

Supreme Court slams authorities for non-compliance on vehicular emission control, demanding urgent inter-state action to curb Delhi's worsening air pollution.

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

Rs 11 Crore In Fines Imposed Under Winter Action Plan, Pg6

Delhi imposes Rs 11 crore in fines for pollution violations within nine days under its Winter Action Plan, targeting PUCC and non-BS-VI vehicles.

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

Rs 11 Crore In Fines Imposed Under Winter Action Plan, Pg6

Delhi imposes Rs 11 crore in fines for pollution violations within nine days under its Winter Action Plan, targeting PUCC and non-BS-VI vehicles.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CRPF plans to procure kamikaze UAVs with 15-km strike capability, Pg9

CRPF plans to acquire advanced kamikaze UAVs with 15-km strike range, livestreaming capabilities, and high-explosive warheads for enhanced operational effectiveness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CRPF plans to procure kamikaze UAVs with 15-km strike capability, Pg9

CRPF plans to acquire advanced kamikaze UAVs with 15-km strike range, livestreaming capabilities, and high-explosive warheads for enhanced operational effectiveness.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Kill the encounter, it undermines rule of law, Pg10

Rising police encounters in West Bengal, UP, and Andhra Pradesh spark rule of law crisis, undermining due process despite Supreme Court safeguards.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Kill the encounter, it undermines rule of law, Pg10

Rising police encounters in West Bengal, UP, and Andhra Pradesh spark rule of law crisis, undermining due process despite Supreme Court safeguards.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

As demand overtakes supply, a big fat problem, Pg10

India faces a severe milk fat shortage as demand outstrips supply, driven by changing production patterns and increased consumer awareness, despite overall milk surplus.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

As demand overtakes supply, a big fat problem, Pg10

India faces a severe milk fat shortage as demand outstrips supply, driven by changing production patterns and increased consumer awareness, despite overall milk surplus.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

At Abu Dhabi, New Diplomatic Push on Ukraine, Pg11

Renewed US-led peace talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi involve India, Russia, and Europe, aiming for a broader European security architecture.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

At Abu Dhabi, New Diplomatic Push on Ukraine, Pg11

Renewed US-led peace talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi involve India, Russia, and Europe, aiming for a broader European security architecture.

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

SC Panel: Phase Out 'Unsustainable' River Sand Mining In 3 Yrs, Pg12

SC panel mandates phasing out unsustainable river sand mining in three years, urging dam desilting to restore reservoir capacity and meet construction material demand.

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

SC Panel: Phase Out 'Unsustainable' River Sand Mining In 3 Yrs, Pg12

SC panel mandates phasing out unsustainable river sand mining in three years, urging dam desilting to restore reservoir capacity and meet construction material demand.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Study: CO2 Emissions From Fossil Fuels to Decline, Pg13

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels projected to slightly decline in 2026 due to geopolitical shocks and renewables, while India's emissions are set to rise 4.4%.

Study: CO2 Emissions From Fossil Fuels to Decline, Pg13

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels projected to slightly decline in 2026 due to geopolitical shocks and renewables, while India's emissions are set to rise 4.4%.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Discoms' finance concern amid energy storage mandate, Pg15

Financially stressed Discoms face massive investment burden from government's new energy storage mandate, risking further debt amid Rs 7.11 lakh crore borrowings.

Discoms' finance concern amid energy storage mandate, Pg15

Financially stressed Discoms face massive investment burden from government's new energy storage mandate, risking further debt amid Rs 7.11 lakh crore borrowings.

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

OBC Reservation: What Determines Creamy Layer Status, Pg16

Supreme Court reaffirms its landmark ruling: parental salary alone cannot determine OBC creamy layer status, mandating Centre to implement for future selections.

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

OBC Reservation: What Determines Creamy Layer Status, Pg16

Supreme Court reaffirms its landmark ruling: parental salary alone cannot determine OBC creamy layer status, mandating Centre to implement for future selections.

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

PLI Scheme for Medical Devices Extended Up To 2035–36

India extends PLI Scheme for Medical Devices until 2035-36, inviting fresh applications with Rs 2700 Cr outlay to revolutionize indigenous high-end manufacturing.

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

PLI Scheme for Medical Devices Extended Up To 2035–36

India extends PLI Scheme for Medical Devices until 2035-36, inviting fresh applications with Rs 2700 Cr outlay to revolutionize indigenous high-end manufacturing.

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

Press Note On Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin July-September 2026

India's labor market strengthens in Q3 2026: LFPR rises to 55.5%, unemployment drops to 5.1%, driven by rural growth and increased female participation.

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

Press Note On Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin July-September 2026

India's labor market strengthens in Q3 2026: LFPR rises to 55.5%, unemployment drops to 5.1%, driven by rural growth and increased female participation.

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