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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Centre brings in new norms for covering crop loss, Pg1

PMFBY expands coverage to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting vulnerable states.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

SC recalls verdict on retrospective green clearances, Pg1

Supreme Court recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances, citing potential ₹20,000 crore losses and stalled public projects.

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 Interests

Excessive dependence, Pg6

India's record trade deficit hits $41.68B in October due to US tariffs and surge in gold imports.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6

India grapples with cereal surplus, pulses-oilseed deficit; calls for crop diversification and PDS reforms to ensure sustainable food security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The NH-701A highway is an ecological risk, Pg7

NH-701A highway project in J&K raises ecological concerns due to fragile Himalayan landscape and relaxed environmental scrutiny.

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

What changes are planned for the plant variety Act?, Pg8

Government plans amendments to Plant Variety Act, addressing farmers' rights, seed definitions, and preventing seed monopolization, aiming to modernize regulations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission report focuses on fiscal decentralization, resource allocation to local bodies, and addressing revenue-expenditure gaps for improved public services.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt. warns against broadcast of videos justifying violence, Pg10

I&B Ministry cautions TV channels against airing content inciting violence related to Red Fort blast, citing Cable TV Act violations.

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

Nearly 99% electors have received SIR forms, says EC, Pg11

Election Commission reports 98.54% voter form distribution in 12 states/UTs during special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Over 2 crore removed from NFSA list for free grains, Pg11

Government removes 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries from NFSA to improve targeting and reduce leakages in free ration scheme.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Public Distribution System

Centre rolls out initiatives to improve PDS operations; AI platform to get feedback, Pg11

Government modernizes PDS with AI-driven feedback platform 'ASHA', ERP system 'Bhandaran 360', and 'Smart EXIM' for efficient distribution.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Education Sector

Over 100 Indian universities make it to QS sustainability rankings, Pg12

QS Sustainability Rankings 2024: India ranks fourth globally with 103 universities, IIT Delhi leads at 205th position.

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

Indonesian Defence Minister to visit Delhi for talks on BrahMos, Pg12

Indonesia eyes BrahMos missile deal with India, bolstering defence ties and marking a milestone in India's defence exports.

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

Centre launches updated plan to curb misuse of antibiotics, Pg12

Union Health Minister launches NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025-29) to combat antibiotic misuse through enhanced coordination and private sector engagement.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: IT and Computers

Separate Section for disabled persons made in DPDP Rules, Pg12

DPDP Rules, 2024 amended to separate disabled individuals from parental consent rule, addressing disability rights concerns, implementation issues persist.

GS 2: PolityGS 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 InterestsGS 3: Space Technology

Trump hosts Saudi prince for defence, nuclear deals, Pg14

Trump welcomes Saudi Prince with defence deals, nuclear cooperation framework amid Khashoggi shadow and regional security concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

SC recalls own order barring retrospective green nod for projects, Pg1

Supreme Court recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances potentially affecting ₹20,000 crore worth of projects, citing public interest.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

President calls for innovation in farm water use, Pg2

President urges innovative farming as Maharashtra bags 'Best State' award for water management amid critical water usage concerns.

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

India's climate action plan for 2035 to be out by year-end: Environment Minister, Pg8

India to unveil ambitious 2035 climate action plan (NDCs) by year-end, exceeding previous targets, Environment Minister announces at COP30.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Education Sector

No Indian institute in top 200 in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, Pg8

QS Sustainability Rankings 2026: Indian institutions lag in environmental sustainability, equality, and health, with IIT Delhi leading at 205th position.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India to host Global Big Cats Summit next year: Yadav, Pg8

India to host Global Big Cats Summit next year, aiming for renewed cooperation in big cat conservation and biodiversity action.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

To clean up crypto, raise the guardrails, Pg10

Crypto exchanges face scrutiny as havens for money laundering; India investigates 27 exchanges for illicit activities, seeks regulatory clarity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animals and paddy inundation, Pg12

PMFBY to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting farmers in vulnerable states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

'Hidma was turned into a mythical figure... but he only executed party orders', Pg14

Security forces neutralize Maoist leader Hidma in Andhra Pradesh, intensifying anti-Naxal operations and causing internal rifts within CPI-Maoist.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Nowgam blast: What is the SOP for transporting, storing explosives?, Pg15

Nowgam blast highlights critical SOP lapses in handling seized explosives; experts emphasize secure storage and immediate BDS/BDT intervention.

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

Human activities and pollution: what threatens India's sea cows, Pg15

Report reveals alarming decline in India's dugong population due to habitat degradation, pollution, and fishing activities, threatening marine ecosystems.

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

How base effect, bullion price shaped CPI inflation, Pg15

CPI inflation plummets to 0.25% in October due to base effect and GST cuts, bullion prices impact inflation calculations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: E Governance

SBI chief pitches for national financial grid, Pg17

SBI Chairman proposes national financial grid integrating credit bureaus, UPI, e-KYC, and lending interfaces for enhanced efficiency and fraud prevention.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

QCO rollbacks underway, Commerce Ministry weighs quick response to dumping concerns, Pg17

Commerce Ministry strengthens anti-dumping measures amid QCO rollbacks and rising import concerns due to US-China trade dynamics.

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