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

Indian Killed In Dammam As Houthi Conflict Escalates, Pg1

Indian national killed, two injured in Houthi attack on Dammam airport; rebels target Indian yacht in Red Sea amid escalating conflict.

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

Indian Killed In Dammam As Houthi Conflict Escalates, Pg1

Indian national killed, two injured in Houthi attack on Dammam airport; rebels target Indian yacht in Red Sea amid escalating conflict.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India and Poland will achieve shared goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030: Modi, Pg1

India and Poland target doubling bilateral trade to $12 billion by 2030, with Poland supporting India's UNSC bid amidst discussions on Russia-Ukraine conflict.

India and Poland will achieve shared goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030: Modi, Pg1

India and Poland target doubling bilateral trade to $12 billion by 2030, with Poland supporting India's UNSC bid amidst discussions on Russia-Ukraine conflict.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

ITBP D-G says face-off with China continues in Arunachal Pradesh, Pg1

ITBP D-G confirms continued India-China border face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh, revealing persistent tensions despite recent high-level diplomatic engagements.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

ITBP D-G says face-off with China continues in Arunachal Pradesh, Pg1

ITBP D-G confirms continued India-China border face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh, revealing persistent tensions despite recent high-level diplomatic engagements.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Chemical signatures could help detect diseases early, but accuracy and access remain challenges, Pg II

Chemical signatures offer promising early disease detection for neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, but accuracy, cost, and access challenges persist in India.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Chemical signatures could help detect diseases early, but accuracy and access remain challenges, Pg II

Chemical signatures offer promising early disease detection for neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, but accuracy, cost, and access challenges persist in India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Tied By Geography, Divided By Politics, Pg8

India-Bangladesh relations remain strained by historical resentments, political shifts, and geographical realities, demanding sensitive diplomacy for future stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Tied By Geography, Divided By Politics, Pg8

India-Bangladesh relations remain strained by historical resentments, political shifts, and geographical realities, demanding sensitive diplomacy for future stability.

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

Tunnelling through, Pg8

China's new export controls on Tunnel Boring Machines expose India's supply chain vulnerabilities, impacting critical infrastructure projects and necessitating domestic manufacturing.

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

Tunnelling through, Pg8

China's new export controls on Tunnel Boring Machines expose India's supply chain vulnerabilities, impacting critical infrastructure projects and necessitating domestic manufacturing.

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

Canary in coal mine, Pg8

India's industrial uptick, driven by coal and electricity, masks deeper fiscal challenges from expensive oil imports and shrinking government spending capacity.

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

Canary in coal mine, Pg8

India's industrial uptick, driven by coal and electricity, masks deeper fiscal challenges from expensive oil imports and shrinking government spending capacity.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Ethics and Human Interface

Should children be involved in political campaigning?, Pg9

Tamil Nadu High Court criticizes involving children in political campaigns, sparking debate on child rights, electoral ethics, and potential voter manipulation.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Ethics and Human Interface

Should children be involved in political campaigning?, Pg9

Tamil Nadu High Court criticizes involving children in political campaigns, sparking debate on child rights, electoral ethics, and potential voter manipulation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

BRICS Parliamentary Forum to meet in Delhi: Om Birla, Pg14

BRICS Parliamentary Forum convenes in Delhi for two days, focusing on people-centric development, global governance reform, and ethical AI discussions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

BRICS Parliamentary Forum to meet in Delhi: Om Birla, Pg14

BRICS Parliamentary Forum convenes in Delhi for two days, focusing on people-centric development, global governance reform, and ethical AI discussions.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

International Criminal Court Wins EU Rights Prize Amid U.S. Sanctions, Pg16

International Criminal Court receives EU's Sakharov Prize for human rights, facing US sanctions over investigations into American and Israeli actions.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

International Criminal Court Wins EU Rights Prize Amid U.S. Sanctions, Pg16

International Criminal Court receives EU's Sakharov Prize for human rights, facing US sanctions over investigations into American and Israeli actions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

As Ebola Spreads to Nigeria, WHO Official Warns of ‘Complex’ Outbreak, Pg16

WHO warns of 'complex' Ebola outbreak as virus spreads to Nigeria, marking first West African case, raising global health concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

As Ebola Spreads to Nigeria, WHO Official Warns of ‘Complex’ Outbreak, Pg16

WHO warns of 'complex' Ebola outbreak as virus spreads to Nigeria, marking first West African case, raising global health concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Amid Special Session Speculation, Birla Says Only Govt Can Take Call, Pg10

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla clarifies government's sole authority to call Special Session, citing Article 85 amidst ongoing speculation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Amid Special Session Speculation, Birla Says Only Govt Can Take Call, Pg10

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla clarifies government's sole authority to call Special Session, citing Article 85 amidst ongoing speculation.

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

On climate, a long road back to Paris, Pg16

UNEP report warns 1.5°C Paris Pact goal unattainable near-term, demanding 18% global GHG emission cuts by 2030 to return by century-end.

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

On climate, a long road back to Paris, Pg16

UNEP report warns 1.5°C Paris Pact goal unattainable near-term, demanding 18% global GHG emission cuts by 2030 to return by century-end.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Fossil fuel in the farm, and food as fuel — a double bind, Pg16

Indian agriculture faces a 'double bind' from fossil fuel dependence and food-to-fuel diversion, exposing vulnerabilities to global conflicts and El Niño.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Fossil fuel in the farm, and food as fuel — a double bind, Pg16

Indian agriculture faces a 'double bind' from fossil fuel dependence and food-to-fuel diversion, exposing vulnerabilities to global conflicts and El Niño.

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

For migrant children, access to school is not enough, Pg16

Drought-driven climate migration exacerbates educational exclusion for 9.29 crore migrant children, demanding comprehensive, context-responsive schooling beyond mere access.

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

For migrant children, access to school is not enough, Pg16

Drought-driven climate migration exacerbates educational exclusion for 9.29 crore migrant children, demanding comprehensive, context-responsive schooling beyond mere access.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

ECI's course correction is welcome, need for accountability remains, Pg17

Election Commission of India implements course corrections on controversial electoral roll decisions, yet accountability for alleged illegalities and widespread disenfranchisement remains a critical concern.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

ECI's course correction is welcome, need for accountability remains, Pg17

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.

Venezuelan Oil Imports: US Push & India's Limits, Pg21

US urges India to boost Venezuelan oil imports via RIL, facing techno-commercial limits and Russian supply complexities.

Venezuelan Oil Imports: US Push & India's Limits, Pg21

US urges India to boost Venezuelan oil imports via RIL, facing techno-commercial limits and Russian supply complexities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

PHP2Shell: The flaws that forced websites to shut down worldwide, Pg21

Critical PHP2Shell vulnerabilities in PHP led to global website shutdowns, including government and major services, due to remote code execution threats.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

PHP2Shell: The flaws that forced websites to shut down worldwide, Pg21

Critical PHP2Shell vulnerabilities in PHP led to global website shutdowns, including government and major services, due to remote code execution threats.

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

Nepal Becomes First Beneficiary of Global Funding for Loss & Damage, Pg22

Nepal becomes first beneficiary of the newly operationalized Loss and Damage Fund, provisionally allocated $20 million for flash flood recovery, marking a significant climate justice milestone.

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

Nepal Becomes First Beneficiary of Global Funding for Loss & Damage, Pg22

Nepal becomes first beneficiary of the newly operationalized Loss and Damage Fund, provisionally allocated $20 million for flash flood recovery, marking a significant climate justice milestone.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Why eMudhra exited digital certificates biz, Pg23

Indian digital trust provider eMudhra exited its global SSL/TLS certificate business due to critical security flaws in cryptographic key generation, prompting major browser blocks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Why eMudhra exited digital certificates biz, Pg23

Indian digital trust provider eMudhra exited its global SSL/TLS certificate business due to critical security flaws in cryptographic key generation, prompting major browser blocks.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

RBI rate-setters split over inflation spreading, Pg23

RBI's MPC members are divided on whether inflation is becoming widespread, impacting future interest rate hike decisions and economic outlook.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

RBI rate-setters split over inflation spreading, Pg23

RBI's MPC members are divided on whether inflation is becoming widespread, impacting future interest rate hike decisions and economic outlook.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Economy

India-Poland Joint Statement

India and Poland strengthen strategic partnership, targeting doubled trade by 2030, enhanced defence cooperation, and collaboration on critical technologies and global issues.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Economy

India-Poland Joint Statement

India and Poland strengthen strategic partnership, targeting doubled trade by 2030, enhanced defence cooperation, and collaboration on critical technologies and global issues.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana, revamping disability pension eligibility to 40% benchmark and removing age limits, boosting beneficiaries to 27.48 lakhs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana, revamping disability pension eligibility to 40% benchmark and removing age limits, boosting beneficiaries to 27.48 lakhs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Literature

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to be organised from Nov 28 to Dec 12, 2026, on the theme “Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen”

Ministry of Education launches Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 for 2026, promoting Thirukkural's wisdom and strengthening cultural bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Literature

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to be organised from Nov 28 to Dec 12, 2026, on the theme “Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen”

Ministry of Education launches Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 for 2026, promoting Thirukkural's wisdom and strengthening cultural bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Union Minister J.P. Nadda Inaugurates 14th India Chem 2026 in Mumbai

Union Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurates India Chem 2026, unveiling BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme to boost chemical sector for Viksit Bharat by 2047.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment