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

Govt. proposes mandatory labelling of AI-generated content on social media, Pg1

Government mandates labelling of AI-generated content on social media to combat deepfakes and misinformation, ensuring user awareness and platform accountability.

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

Govt. proposes mandatory labelling of AI-generated content on social media, Pg1

Government mandates labelling of AI-generated content on social media to combat deepfakes and misinformation, ensuring user awareness and platform accountability.

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

Ahead of pan-India SIR, poll body tracks progress of voter mapping, Pg1

Election Commission reviews voter mapping progress ahead of pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to standardize addresses and correct discrepancies.

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

Ahead of pan-India SIR, poll body tracks progress of voter mapping, Pg1

Election Commission reviews voter mapping progress ahead of pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to standardize addresses and correct discrepancies.

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

Tapping the shine, Pg8

India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.

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

Tapping the shine, Pg8

India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

A path for a battered and broken Himachal Pradesh, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes in Himachal Pradesh's ecological crisis, highlighting flawed development and ineffective environmental policies amid increasing natural disasters.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

A path for a battered and broken Himachal Pradesh, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes in Himachal Pradesh's ecological crisis, highlighting flawed development and ineffective environmental policies amid increasing natural disasters.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Free world, Pg8

India's deportation of scholar raises concerns over academic freedom and visa restrictions impacting international research and collaboration.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Free world, Pg8

India's deportation of scholar raises concerns over academic freedom and visa restrictions impacting international research and collaboration.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Immigration and the politics of fear, Pg9

Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in UK and US shifts focus from illegal immigration to denouncing legal migration based on nativist concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Immigration and the politics of fear, Pg9

Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in UK and US shifts focus from illegal immigration to denouncing legal migration based on nativist concerns.

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

Chennai stood out for its severe pollution surge during Deepavali, Pg9

Chennai witnesses alarming pollution surge during Deepavali 2025, recording the second-highest PM10 levels nationwide, driven by firecracker emissions.

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

Chennai stood out for its severe pollution surge during Deepavali, Pg9

Chennai witnesses alarming pollution surge during Deepavali 2025, recording the second-highest PM10 levels nationwide, driven by firecracker emissions.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10

Pakistan grapples with escalating TTP violence, cross-border tensions, and internal challenges amid complex regional dynamics and shifting Taliban allegiances.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10

Pakistan grapples with escalating TTP violence, cross-border tensions, and internal challenges amid complex regional dynamics and shifting Taliban allegiances.

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

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States, Pg12

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors across 23 states for identifying potholes and road cracks, enhancing road safety and maintenance.

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

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States, Pg12

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors across 23 states for identifying potholes and road cracks, enhancing road safety and maintenance.

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

Indian Embassy in Kabul will help ‘regional peace’: Taliban spokesman, Pg12

Taliban welcomes India's decision to upgrade Kabul mission to embassy, signalling improved relations and regional peace efforts.

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

Indian Embassy in Kabul will help ‘regional peace’: Taliban spokesman, Pg12

Taliban welcomes India's decision to upgrade Kabul mission to embassy, signalling improved relations and regional peace efforts.

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

Officers issuing content notice to be made more ‘accountable’, Pg14

MeitY amends IT Rules, enhancing accountability for officials issuing content takedown notices to social media platforms, effective November 15.

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

Officers issuing content notice to be made more ‘accountable’, Pg14

MeitY amends IT Rules, enhancing accountability for officials issuing content takedown notices to social media platforms, effective November 15.

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

BCI flags unregistered tie-ups of Indian-foreign law firms, Pg14

BCI warns Indian law firms against unregistered tie-ups with foreign firms, emphasizing mandatory registration for legal practice.

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

BCI flags unregistered tie-ups of Indian-foreign law firms, Pg14

BCI warns Indian law firms against unregistered tie-ups with foreign firms, emphasizing mandatory registration for legal practice.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Money Laundering and its PreventionGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran ratifies law to join UN convention against terror finance, Pg16

Iran ratifies UN convention against terror financing, seeking sanctions relief and improved global banking access amidst internal debate over national security.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Money Laundering and its PreventionGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran ratifies law to join UN convention against terror finance, Pg16

Iran ratifies UN convention against terror financing, seeking sanctions relief and improved global banking access amidst internal debate over national security.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Israel must ease passage of aid into Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’, says ICJ, Pg16

ICJ mandates Israel to facilitate Gaza aid, ensure basic needs amidst conflict, but Israel rejects the advisory opinion.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Israel must ease passage of aid into Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’, says ICJ, Pg16

ICJ mandates Israel to facilitate Gaza aid, ensure basic needs amidst conflict, but Israel rejects the advisory opinion.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

India aims at self-reliance in solar physics, space weather, PgII.

India's Aditya-L1 mission and upcoming facilities aim for self-reliance in solar physics and space weather forecasting within the next decade.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

India aims at self-reliance in solar physics, space weather, PgII.

India's Aditya-L1 mission and upcoming facilities aim for self-reliance in solar physics and space weather forecasting within the next decade.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

On Army commanders' table: Proposal to raise Agniveer retention rate from 25% to 75%, Pg1.

Army Commanders to consider raising Agniveer retention to 75%, enhance tri-service jointness, and review Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

On Army commanders' table: Proposal to raise Agniveer retention rate from 25% to 75%, Pg1.

Army Commanders to consider raising Agniveer retention to 75%, enhance tri-service jointness, and review Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

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

Pan-India SIR set to be rolled out in phases in Nov, states headed for polls in 2026 first, Pg1.

Election Commission to roll out phased Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, prioritizing states with 2026 polls.

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

Pan-India SIR set to be rolled out in phases in Nov, states headed for polls in 2026 first, Pg1.

Election Commission to roll out phased Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, prioritizing states with 2026 polls.

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

Delhi air still 'very poor', 'unaccounted sources' contribute most to pollution, Pg4.

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' post-Diwali; 'unaccounted sources' contribute 36% to pollution, highlighting inventory gaps.

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

Delhi air still 'very poor', 'unaccounted sources' contribute most to pollution, Pg4.

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' post-Diwali; 'unaccounted sources' contribute 36% to pollution, highlighting inventory gaps.

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

Narayana Murthy, apathy & boycott call: How Karnataka caste survey hit a snag, Pg7.

Karnataka's caste survey faces resistance amidst concerns over data misuse and political motivations, impacting social justice initiatives and empirical data collection.

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

Narayana Murthy, apathy & boycott call: How Karnataka caste survey hit a snag, Pg7.

Karnataka's caste survey faces resistance amidst concerns over data misuse and political motivations, impacting social justice initiatives and empirical data collection.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

STATE OF DENIAL, Pg10.

Supreme Court intervenes, forms panel to enforce transgender rights amid government inaction and persistent discrimination, highlighting executive failures.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

STATE OF DENIAL, Pg10.

Supreme Court intervenes, forms panel to enforce transgender rights amid government inaction and persistent discrimination, highlighting executive failures.

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

Multilateralism isn’t dead, Pg11.

UN faces legitimacy crisis as multilateralism frays amidst geopolitical divides and declining US commitment, requiring institutional reforms and renewed global cooperation.

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

Multilateralism isn’t dead, Pg11.

UN faces legitimacy crisis as multilateralism frays amidst geopolitical divides and declining US commitment, requiring institutional reforms and renewed global cooperation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

380 infantry battalions equipped with 'Ashney' drone platoons, Pg13.

Indian Army equips 380 infantry battalions with 'Ashney' drone platoons, enhancing surveillance and combat capabilities along borders.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

380 infantry battalions equipped with 'Ashney' drone platoons, Pg13.

Indian Army equips 380 infantry battalions with 'Ashney' drone platoons, enhancing surveillance and combat capabilities along borders.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

EPFO data reveals concerning trends: low PF balances, frequent withdrawals, and dominance of low-wage workers, prompting policy changes and criticism.

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

EPFO data reveals concerning trends: low PF balances, frequent withdrawals, and dominance of low-wage workers, prompting policy changes and criticism.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 4: Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Match-fixing is not a crime in India. BCCI has approached SC to change that, Pg14.

BCCI appeals to Supreme Court for match-fixing criminalization under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita amid legal void and integrity concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 4: Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Match-fixing is not a crime in India. BCCI has approached SC to change that, Pg14.

BCCI appeals to Supreme Court for match-fixing criminalization under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita amid legal void and integrity concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Centre to allow only senior officials to flag 'unlawful' content for blocking, Pg15.

Centre restricts content blocking powers to senior officials (Joint Secretary/DIG level) under IT Act, enhancing accountability and addressing misuse concerns.

Centre to allow only senior officials to flag 'unlawful' content for blocking, Pg15.

Centre restricts content blocking powers to senior officials (Joint Secretary/DIG level) under IT Act, enhancing accountability and addressing misuse concerns.

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

Eye on deepfakes, Centre for labelling of AI content on social media platforms, Pg15.

Centre proposes mandatory AI content labelling on social media to combat deepfakes and misinformation, ensuring user awareness and platform accountability.

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

Eye on deepfakes, Centre for labelling of AI content on social media platforms, Pg15.

Centre proposes mandatory AI content labelling on social media to combat deepfakes and misinformation, ensuring user awareness and platform accountability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.

WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.

WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.

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

OpenAI launches Atlas: Why AI firms are betting big on web browsers, Pg15.

OpenAI's Atlas browser challenges Google Chrome, signaling AI's expansion into web browsing and data monetization strategies amidst evolving search paradigms.

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

OpenAI launches Atlas: Why AI firms are betting big on web browsers, Pg15.

OpenAI's Atlas browser challenges Google Chrome, signaling AI's expansion into web browsing and data monetization strategies amidst evolving search paradigms.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.

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