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GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

New H-1B visa fee will not apply for change of status: U.S. govt., Pg1

US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee won't apply to change of status or extensions, benefiting Indian professionals.

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

Deepavali fireworks send Delhi air quality inching to a five-year low, Pg1

Delhi's air quality plummets post-Deepavali, nearing five-year low despite 'green' cracker ban, raising concerns over pollution control.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Indian mission in Kabul gets embassy tag, Pg1

India upgrades Kabul mission to embassy post-Taliban minister's visit, signaling deeper engagement despite regional tensions and Durand Line conflict.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Turning tides, Pg6

Pakistan-Taliban relations deteriorate as cross-border strikes escalate, fueled by TTP resurgence and border disputes, impacting regional stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Unreliable air and noise data, real-time deception, Pg6

Delhi and Lucknow's flawed pollution monitoring systems undermine public trust, skew policy, and risk global commitments, demanding urgent scientific rigor.

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

India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world, Pg6

India's foreign policy faces challenges amidst growing trust deficits, regional shifts, and China's expanding influence, demanding strategic recalibration and vigilance.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

The long wait for a resolution, Pg7

Kerala High Court's order on Munambam land dispute intensifies legal battle over Waqf property rights and ownership claims.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7

India's declining fertility rate of 1.9 raises concerns about economic impacts and accuracy of TFR calculation methodology.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

We need a law to protect domestic workers, Pg7

Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers' rights; millions, mostly women from marginalized communities, face exploitation and lack legal protection.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

On CBI takeovers: a judicial standpoint, Pg8

Supreme Court's CBI takeover in Karur stampede case raises concerns over federalism and judiciary's role in state investigations, impacting police autonomy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Electoral roll revamp: the case for digital transformation, Pg9

Election Commission's electoral roll revision faces scrutiny due to outdated methods, Aadhaar exclusion, and data anomalies, raising concerns about transparency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

EC bars print ads on poll eve, voting day without certification, Pg11

Election Commission mandates pre-certification for political advertisements in print media before Bihar Assembly elections to ensure fair campaign environment.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

FATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12

FATF to deliberate on Pakistan's state sponsorship of terrorism, focusing on funding of LeT and other banned outfits.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Flashes in the pan, Pg2

Mysterious transient lunar phenomena (TLPs) involving flashes, glows, and color changes on the moon's surface baffle scientists for centuries.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Will strengthen ties with India: Taliban Defence Minister Yaqoob, Pg1.

Taliban Defence Minister signals stronger ties with India amidst tensions with Pakistan, dismissing Islamabad's accusations of Indian involvement in border clashes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

New scheme with 'set-up grant' to get top Indian faculty overseas to return, Pg1.

India woos Indian-origin scientists abroad with new scheme amid concerns over US higher education policies and global competition.

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

Pan-India SIR on table, poll panel to meet Chief Electoral Officers today, Pg1.

Election Commission considers nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls amidst concerns over potential disenfranchisement and data requirements.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

Govt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.

Government employees protest for Old Pension Scheme restoration amidst low adoption of Unified Pension Scheme, raising concerns over retirement benefits.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

PLI schemes for auto, EV: China files WTO complaint

China challenges India's PLI schemes for auto and EV sectors at WTO, citing violation of global trade norms.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

On air, connect the dots, Pg8.

Delhi's winter air quality hinges on La Niña, delayed stubble burning, and green cracker efficacy amidst complex atmospheric conditions.

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 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Rise of the new peacemakers, Pg9.

Middle Eastern and Asian countries are increasingly mediating conflicts, challenging traditional Western dominance and reshaping global power dynamics.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Outage at AWS: Understanding cloud disruptions, their impact on the Internet, Pg11.

AWS outage exposes Internet's fragility, crippling WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Reddit; experts urge cloud diversification for business continuity.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

$1,00,000 H-1B fee won't apply to status change or extension cases: USCIS, Pg11.

USCIS clarifies $100,000 H-1B fee exemption for 'change of status' and 'extension of stay' petitions, offering relief to applicants.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 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

Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.

RBI reports improved domestic demand in September, driven by rural sales and GST cuts, despite global headwinds and US tariffs.

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

Delhi air turns 'very poor' post Diwali, Pg11.

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' after Diwali amid firecracker ban violations and political blame game.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.

India's core infrastructure sectors slow to 3% growth in September, impacting Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Trump, Albanese sign critical minerals deal, Pg12.

US and Australia ink critical minerals deal amidst China concerns, bolstering Indo-Pacific security with submarine agreement, overshadowing envoy criticism.

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