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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

SC orders CBI probe into stampede at Karur, Pg1

Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, criticizes Madras HC's handling and emphasizes unbiased investigation for justice.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1

Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Investment Models

Estimating India’s potential growth rate, Pg6

India's potential growth rate estimated at 6.5%, needs private investment surge and lower ICOR for higher employment growth.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

​Talking to Taliban, Pg6

India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

​Testing governance, Pg6

Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project reignites Indus Water Treaty dispute amid environmental concerns and geopolitical signaling post Pahalgam attack.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6

Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

The unexplained drop in gender ratio following Bihar’s SIR, Pg7

Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) reveals unexplained drop in gender ratio despite higher female voter turnout, raising concerns about voter roll accuracy.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues

The need to address caste-based atrocities, Pg7

NCRB data reveals rise in caste-based atrocities; experts call for stronger enforcement and social reforms to address persistent discrimination.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

A realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations, Pg8

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate after border clashes; Islamabad targets alleged terrorist camps, raising tensions with the Taliban regime.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India invites Carney for AI summit, both sides agree to restart trade talks, Pg10

India and Canada agree to restart trade talks and energy dialogue amidst efforts to mend strained diplomatic ties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 1: Population and Associated IssuesGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Number of births declines; deaths rise slightly: report, Pg12

India's birth rate declines in 2023, while deaths rise slightly; Jharkhand records lowest sex ratio at birth.

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

Hike in PF pension under consideration of Cabinet: Minister, Pg12

Cabinet considers hiking minimum PF pension; EPFO simplifies withdrawal norms, enhancing ease of living for EPF members.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Achieving Centre’s rooftop solar targets to remain a challenge: study, Pg12

PM Surya Ghar Yojana faces challenges: Only 13.1% of rooftop solar targets achieved by July 2025.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trade, energy, AI: India, Canada take series of steps to restore ties, Pg2.

India and Canada reset strained relations, agree on trade, energy, AI cooperation, and address mutual sensitivities for stronger ties.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Gaza: Hostages back, prisoners freed, Pg2.

US-brokered Gaza ceasefire sees hostage release, prisoner swap, and regional peace efforts, but challenges remain for lasting stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

EPFO reforms rules, Pg2.

EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.

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

Indian team headed back to US for trade talks, resolution of Russia oil issue key, Pg8.

India-US trade talks resume amid Russia oil concerns; potential deal hinges on energy imports and easing tensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

‘Shook nation’s conscience’: SC asks CBI to probe TN stampede, Pg8.

Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, citing doubts over SIT impartiality and national conscience being shaken.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Husband, wife claiming same benefit? Govt flags 29.13 lakh PM-Kisan cases, Pg9.

Government identifies 29.13 lakh 'ineligible' PM-Kisan beneficiaries, including husband-wife duos, saving ₹6,000 annually per case.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in Government

RTI is dead, long live RTI, Pg10.

Digital Personal Data Protection Act threatens RTI's power by restricting access to personal information, hindering transparency and accountability.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

They mapped path of growth, Pg13.

Nobel Prize recognizes groundbreaking work on innovation-driven economic growth, linking historical analysis with modern economic modeling for policy insights.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art Forms

Why UNESCO's new Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects matters, Pg13.

UNESCO launches virtual museum showcasing stolen cultural objects, aiming for repatriation and raising awareness about illicit trafficking, featuring Indian sculptures.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

SHARM EL-SHEIKH: RESORT TOWN, HOST TO MANY INTERNATIONAL MEETS, Pg13.

Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, emerges as pivotal diplomatic hub, hosting crucial peace talks and international summits amid Gaza conflict.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN cites 'real progress' in Gaza aid delivery, Pg14.

UN reports 'real progress' in Gaza aid delivery post-ceasefire, addressing critical humanitarian crisis with food, medicine, and shelter.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Vegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.

Retail inflation hits eight-year low at 1.54% in September, driven by falling vegetable prices, while gold inflation surges to 46.87%.

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

Amid shifting trade winds, limits to US' China tariff strategy hold cues for India, Pg15.

US tariff strategy limits hold cues for India amid shifting trade winds and geopolitical tensions with China and US.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

ONGC eyes $1 bn/yr profit from trading venture, looks to reduce costs by 15%, Pg15.

ONGC targets $1 billion annual profit via oil trading venture and aims 15% cost reduction to combat subdued oil prices.

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