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GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Delhi worry: Anti-India current, will violence derail February polls?, Pg3

India concerned as Bangladesh faces political turmoil, attacks on media, and threats to Indian missions before February elections.

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

A tale of two cities: Delhi govt schools choke, private classrooms set up air filters, Pg3

Delhi government to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms amid concerns over air quality and policy failures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

11111111111 as account number, shut center's, same photos: CAG on gaps in skills scheme, Pg3

CAG reveals irregularities in PMKVY scheme implementation, including fake accounts and training centers, alongside railway signalling failures impacting safety.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Forest land can't be leased or used for agriculture without Centre's nod: SC, Pg4

Supreme Court reaffirms that forest land cannot be leased or used for agriculture without Central Government approval, reinforcing Forest Conservation Act.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Winter Session ends: LS sees 111% productivity, RS 121%, Pg8

Parliament's Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed amidst debates and disruptions over VB-G RAM G Bill.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Sessions court cannot order jail term for ‘rest of natural life without remission’, says SC, Pg9

Supreme Court clarifies Sessions Courts lack authority to impose life sentences without remission, upholding constitutional power of remission.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Communication satellite of US firm to be launched by ISRO on December 24, Pg12

ISRO's LVM3 to launch US firm AST SpaceMobile's 'BlueBird Block-2' communication satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

The right to love and live as you please, Pg14

Allahabad HC upholds live-in relationships, prioritizing individual liberty over social norms amidst rising state intrusion on personal freedom.

GS 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 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Three countries, one new story, Pg14

PM Modi's three-nation tour strengthens India's strategic presence amidst shifting geopolitics in Middle East and Horn of Africa.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Country's '100% literacy by 2030' goal hits Bihar wall, Pg16

Bihar stalls Centre's ULLAS literacy program, jeopardizing India's 2030 goal of 100% literacy due to implementation issues.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Bank of Japan hikes rates: How it will impact yen carry trade, Indian borrowers, Pg19

Bank of Japan's rate hike to 0.75% threatens yen carry trade, impacting Indian borrowers with potential capital outflows.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

ByteDance agrees to hand control of TikTok US app to new JV, Pg19

ByteDance relinquishes TikTok US control to a new JV led by Oracle, resolving security concerns and avoiding a ban.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

China files WTO case against Indian tariffs, Pg19

China challenges India's ICT tariffs and photovoltaic subsidies at WTO, alleging unfair competitive advantage and violation of trade rules.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22

SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Behind rupee's weakness against the dollar: trade headwinds, RBI policies, Pg22

Rupee weakens despite strong fundamentals: Trade headwinds, US tariffs, and RBI policies drive currency fluctuations, impacting investor confidence.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How India is overhauling its nuclear power regime, Pg22

Parliament passes SHANTI Bill 2025, overhauling India's nuclear power regime by allowing private players and revising liability norms.

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

Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1

Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The significance of a strong defence industrial base, Pg8

India aims for ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029 through simplified procedures and policy continuity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

​Do not rush it, Pg8

Election Commission faces scrutiny over voter roll revisions, potential disenfranchisement, and compressed timelines amid Supreme Court intervention.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Economy

The long path from wreckage to recovery, Pg9

Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, exacerbating economic crisis and disproportionately impacting marginalized Malaiyaha Tamils; recovery efforts complicated by IMF austerity measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, ships, Pg10

Centre to establish Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for enhanced vessel and port security, modelled after BCAS, under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Centre plans portal to provide all forest rights services online, Pg10

Centre unveils 'TARANG' portal to streamline Forest Rights Act implementation, digitizing claims, title deeds, and mapping potential forest areas.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11

Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

WHO meet boosts collaboration on global health: PM, Pg12

PM Modi highlights global collaboration in traditional medicine at WHO summit, emphasizing digital technology and knowledge sharing for effective healthcare.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Centre revises guidelines to help poor prisoners unable to pay fines, Pg12

Centre overhauls 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme with fixed timelines and senior official involvement for effective implementation and reduced prison overcrowding.

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

Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates corporates to include environmental protection in CSR, emphasizing constitutional duty towards ecosystem and endangered species like Great Indian Bustard.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, issues guidelines for courts to protect victims' testimony and rights.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Pakistan Deputy PM accuses India of ‘weaponising water’, Pg14

Pakistan accuses India of 'weaponising water' by unnotified releases from Chenab, violating Indus Water Treaty and risking humanitarian crisis.

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