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

Urgent update, Pg8

CPI's outdated base year (2012) and inaccurate weightages skew inflation measure, hindering RBI's monetary policy decisions amidst statistical anomalies.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Amoral embrace, Pg8

US embraces former al-Qaeda leader as Syrian President, raising concerns over human rights and regional stability amidst shifting alliances.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order, Pg8

Trump's call for nuclear testing threatens global order, potentially triggering arms race and undermining non-proliferation efforts amid geopolitical tensions.

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

The Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action, Pg8

Tamil Nadu pioneers sub-state climate action with district-level decarbonization plans, aiming for net-zero emissions well before 2070.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Should public celebrations or expression of devotion be avoided?, Pg9

Debate sparks over increasing public religious displays, politicization, and its impact on civic life and constitutional freedoms in India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Can T.N.’s reforms change transgender healthcare?, Pg10

Tamil Nadu pioneers transgender healthcare reforms through inclusive policies, insurance coverage, and legal support, setting a benchmark for other states.

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

Holding up GLASS to India; securing stewardship to tackle AMR, Pg11

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance; GLASS report reveals critical gaps in surveillance and stewardship despite national initiatives.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India, Nepal ink pact to step up trade ties, Pg12

India and Nepal enhance trade relations by amending transit treaty, easing rail freight movement between Jogbani (India) and Biratnagar (Nepal).

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda, Pg13

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand to declare 314 sq. km of Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary balancing ecology and mining.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre releases draft Seeds Bill; farm outfits cautious, industry welcomes it, Pg13

Centre unveils draft Seeds Bill 2025 aiming to regulate seed quality, ensure farmer access, and liberalize imports, sparking mixed reactions.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking damages for deaths ‘linked’ to COVID vaccines, Pg14

Supreme Court reserves judgment on plea seeking compensation for COVID vaccine-related deaths amid debate over data transparency and government liability.

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

Barrier-less tolling systems: govt. to revisit bank-centric bidding model, Pg13

Government reconsiders bank-centric bidding for barrier-less tolling to enhance scalability and address FASTag limitations, aiming for seamless highway toll collection.

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

India’s carbon emission rise slower this year, says report, Pg14

India's carbon emission growth slows to 1.4% in 2025 due to renewables and favorable monsoon.

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

SC wants govt. to promote EVs amid high air pollution, Pg14

Supreme Court urges government to revisit NEMMP 2020 and promote EVs amid Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis.

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

Why Hepatitis A deserves a place in India’s universal immunisation programme, PgII

Experts advocate for Hepatitis A vaccine's inclusion in India's Universal Immunisation Programme due to rising cases and existing indigenous vaccine.

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

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' for third day; farm fires contribute 22.47% to pollution, schools shift to hybrid mode.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rs 30L fine, jail in draft Bill to curb sale of low-quality seeds, Pg11

New Seeds Bill 2025 proposes Rs 30L fine and 3-year jail for selling non-registered, spurious seeds, aiming to regulate quality.

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

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands systemic reforms, including electric vehicle adoption, public transport enhancement, and industrial emission control, beyond temporary measures.

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

Eye in sky & on ground: CAQM to get verified data on burnt farms, Pg16

CAQM enhances stubble burning monitoring using satellite data and ground verification for targeted pollution control by December.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

77 lakh accounts blocked as Rlys cracks down on bots, Pg21

Indian Railways blocks 77 lakh bot accounts using AI-driven security, thwarting fraudulent Tatkal ticket bookings and enhancing system security.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests a wildlife sanctuary, prohibiting mining within 1km radius, protecting tribal rights.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Growth of India's CO2 emissions expected to slow down significantly in 2025: Study, Pg23

India's CO2 emissions growth slows to 1.4% in 2025, driven by monsoon and renewable energy growth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

FinMin tells insurers, hospitals to take steps to lower healthcare costs, Pg25

FinMin directs insurers and hospitals to reduce healthcare costs via standardized protocols and efficient claims, addressing medical inflation of 5.55%.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Anti-dumping duty on steel from Vietnam, Pg25

India imposes $121.55/tonne anti-dumping duty on Vietnamese hot rolled flat steel for five years to protect domestic manufacturers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Govt revokes 14 QCOs on goods affecting textile value chain, Pg25

Government scraps 14 quality control orders impacting textile sector amid export decline due to US tariffs and MSME concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Sebi panel for overhaul of conflict of interest framework: How will it improve transparency?, Pg25

Sebi panel proposes overhaul of conflict of interest framework, including public asset disclosure and investment restrictions for top officials.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

US govt shutdown & the state of its Budget, Pg26

US government shutdown exposes budget approval process vulnerabilities; India's parliamentary system offers stability, highlighting presidential system risks for developing economies.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Biotechnology

Features of ricin toxin, at the centre of alleged terror plot, Pg26

Gujarat ATS arrests three for allegedly plotting terror attack using Ricin, a potent toxin derived from castor beans.

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