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GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

LAC ‘Disturbed’ By PLA’s Behaviour, Admits MEA, Pg1

MEA admits PLA's aggressive patrolling disturbs LAC, sparking opposition criticism over border security, government transparency, and growing trade deficit with China.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

LAC ‘Disturbed’ By PLA’s Behaviour, Admits MEA, Pg1

MEA admits PLA's aggressive patrolling disturbs LAC, sparking opposition criticism over border security, government transparency, and growing trade deficit with China.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Falling Short, Pg6

US Secretary of State's India visit, ahead of midterms, fell short of New Delhi's high expectations for a bilateral ties reset.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Falling Short, Pg6

US Secretary of State's India visit, ahead of midterms, fell short of New Delhi's high expectations for a bilateral ties reset.

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

In The Crossfire, Pg6

Escalating Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen endangers Indian expats, killing one, and strands pilgrims, forcing India to re-evaluate its West Asia policy.

In The Crossfire, Pg6

Escalating Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen endangers Indian expats, killing one, and strands pilgrims, forcing India to re-evaluate its West Asia policy.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

U.S. midterms — Republicans face growing Blue wave, Pg6

U.S. Republicans face a significant "Blue wave" in upcoming midterms, struggling with an unpopular President, weak candidates, and internal party divisions.

U.S. midterms — Republicans face growing Blue wave, Pg6

U.S. Republicans face a significant "Blue wave" in upcoming midterms, struggling with an unpopular President, weak candidates, and internal party divisions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army needs flexibility with long-term vision, says Defence Minister, Pg8

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for Army's 20-30 year strategic vision and flexible strategies, releasing Land Warfare Doctrine for evolving modern warfare.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army needs flexibility with long-term vision, says Defence Minister, Pg8

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for Army's 20-30 year strategic vision and flexible strategies, releasing Land Warfare Doctrine for evolving modern warfare.

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

Jaishankar Visits Azerbaijan to Ease Strain in Ties Over Operation Sindoor, Pg8

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Azerbaijan to mend strained ties over 'Operation Sindoor' and Kashmir issue, charting a new pathway for bilateral relations.

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

Jaishankar Visits Azerbaijan to Ease Strain in Ties Over Operation Sindoor, Pg8

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Azerbaijan to mend strained ties over 'Operation Sindoor' and Kashmir issue, charting a new pathway for bilateral relations.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Navy to host Indo-Pacific meet from November 3, Pg8

Indian Navy to host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi from November 3-5, fostering science, technology, and research cooperation among 18 nations.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Navy to host Indo-Pacific meet from November 3, Pg8

Indian Navy to host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi from November 3-5, fostering science, technology, and research cooperation among 18 nations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SC Backs Voters’ Right To Prosecute Candidates, Pg9

Supreme Court empowers ordinary citizens to file criminal complaints against electoral candidates for concealing or providing false information in nomination papers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SC Backs Voters’ Right To Prosecute Candidates, Pg9

Supreme Court empowers ordinary citizens to file criminal complaints against electoral candidates for concealing or providing false information in nomination papers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

AI tools to be used to verify attendance in jobs scheme, Pg9

Union Minister announces AI-based verification for rural jobs scheme attendance to combat fraud and ensure transparent wage disbursement for workers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

AI tools to be used to verify attendance in jobs scheme, Pg9

Union Minister announces AI-based verification for rural jobs scheme attendance to combat fraud and ensure transparent wage disbursement for workers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Driving Licence Rule Amendments Seek To Raise Bar For Learner’s Test, Pg10

Union government proposes stricter driving licence rules, increasing learner's test pass marks to 75% and requiring extensive medical disclosures for applicants.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Driving Licence Rule Amendments Seek To Raise Bar For Learner’s Test, Pg10

Union government proposes stricter driving licence rules, increasing learner's test pass marks to 75% and requiring extensive medical disclosures for applicants.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN Security Council Faces a ‘Legitimacy Deficit’, Says India, Pg10

India slams UN Security Council's "legitimacy deficit," demanding comprehensive reform to address its unrepresentative structure and outdated WWII-era authority.

UN Security Council Faces a ‘Legitimacy Deficit’, Says India, Pg10

India slams UN Security Council's "legitimacy deficit," demanding comprehensive reform to address its unrepresentative structure and outdated WWII-era authority.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 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

France, U.K. stage first joint nuclear air strike simulation, Pg12

France and UK conduct first-ever joint nuclear air strike simulation, 'Rummy', enhancing European security and NATO coordination.

France, U.K. stage first joint nuclear air strike simulation, Pg12

France and UK conduct first-ever joint nuclear air strike simulation, 'Rummy', enhancing European security and NATO coordination.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Oskar Klein medal for physicist Ashoke Sen, first Indian to be honoured with top prize, Pg8

Indian physicist Ashoke Sen awarded Oskar Klein medal, a top honour in theoretical physics, for his groundbreaking contributions to string theory.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Oskar Klein medal for physicist Ashoke Sen, first Indian to be honoured with top prize, Pg8

Indian physicist Ashoke Sen awarded Oskar Klein medal, a top honour in theoretical physics, for his groundbreaking contributions to string theory.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

MHA Draft On Ladakh Demands: Elected Body's Laws Need L-G Nod, Pg9

MHA's draft governance framework for Ladakh proposes elected body's laws require LG's assent, sparking major disagreement with local leaders over constitutional safeguards.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

MHA Draft On Ladakh Demands: Elected Body's Laws Need L-G Nod, Pg9

MHA's draft governance framework for Ladakh proposes elected body's laws require LG's assent, sparking major disagreement with local leaders over constitutional safeguards.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

On IT, India Had Early Advantage. It Hasn't Caught Up With AI Era, Pg12

India's IT advantage wanes as AI era demands frontier models, exposing low R&D and policy gaps, risking economic impact.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

On IT, India Had Early Advantage. It Hasn't Caught Up With AI Era, Pg12

India's IT advantage wanes as AI era demands frontier models, exposing low R&D and policy gaps, risking economic impact.

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

The problem is inflation's second-round effects, Pg12

RBI's hawkish monetary policy sparks internal MPC debate on inflation's generalisation and second-round effects, impacting interest rate decisions.

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

The problem is inflation's second-round effects, Pg12

RBI's hawkish monetary policy sparks internal MPC debate on inflation's generalisation and second-round effects, impacting interest rate decisions.

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

Childhood Obesity Deepens The Nutrition Challenge, Pg13

WHO issues first-ever guidelines as childhood obesity surges globally, creating a double burden of malnutrition and demanding urgent policy interventions.

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

Childhood Obesity Deepens The Nutrition Challenge, Pg13

WHO issues first-ever guidelines as childhood obesity surges globally, creating a double burden of malnutrition and demanding urgent policy interventions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

SIR needs reform. But let's go by numbers, not protestors' slogans, Pg13

Expert challenges claims of 13 crore voter deletions, arguing only 1 crore genuinely disenfranchised, while criticizing Election Commission's hurried, opaque electoral roll reform.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

SIR needs reform. But let's go by numbers, not protestors' slogans, Pg13

Expert challenges claims of 13 crore voter deletions, arguing only 1 crore genuinely disenfranchised, while criticizing Election Commission's hurried, opaque electoral roll reform.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

The signs and science of the Shamonda virus, Pg17

France confirms first human Shamonda virus case, a vector-borne disease spread by midges, in an immunocompromised patient, raising concerns about emerging zoonotic threats.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

The signs and science of the Shamonda virus, Pg17

France confirms first human Shamonda virus case, a vector-borne disease spread by midges, in an immunocompromised patient, raising concerns about emerging zoonotic threats.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

The debates around Legislative Councils, their functions today, Pg17

Recent elections to Legislative Councils in four states reignite debates on their constitutional role, election process, and historical significance in India's bicameral system.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

The debates around Legislative Councils, their functions today, Pg17

Recent elections to Legislative Councils in four states reignite debates on their constitutional role, election process, and historical significance in India's bicameral system.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

How India's bullet train project took a long detour, Pg17

India's ambitious bullet train project with Japan evolves into a hybrid model, facing delays, cost overruns, and a shift to Indian trains and European signals.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

How India's bullet train project took a long detour, Pg17

India's ambitious bullet train project with Japan evolves into a hybrid model, facing delays, cost overruns, and a shift to Indian trains and European signals.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Understanding the economics of social unrest: Causes and consequences, Pg17

New analysis links rising economic inequality and cost of living to widespread social unrest, causing significant GDP decline across affected nations.

Understanding the economics of social unrest: Causes and consequences, Pg17

New analysis links rising economic inequality and cost of living to widespread social unrest, causing significant GDP decline across affected nations.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

AI can find software flaws in hours; fixing them before hackers strike is the challenge, Pg18

AI rapidly uncovers critical software vulnerabilities, intensifying the race against hackers and posing unprecedented cybersecurity challenges for global digital infrastructure.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

AI can find software flaws in hours; fixing them before hackers strike is the challenge, Pg18

AI rapidly uncovers critical software vulnerabilities, intensifying the race against hackers and posing unprecedented cybersecurity challenges for global digital infrastructure.

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

India Resilient To Global Shocks: RBI Bulletin, Pg19

RBI Bulletin highlights India's economic resilience amidst global shocks, driven by strong domestic demand, but warns of rising inflation and geopolitical risks.

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

India Resilient To Global Shocks: RBI Bulletin, Pg19

RBI Bulletin highlights India's economic resilience amidst global shocks, driven by strong domestic demand, but warns of rising inflation and geopolitical risks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Changes in PLFS schedule and estimation procedure from January 2027

MoSPI's NSO revamps Periodic Labour Force Survey from 2027, improving data on gig workers and unpaid activities for comprehensive economic insights.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Changes in PLFS schedule and estimation procedure from January 2027

MoSPI's NSO revamps Periodic Labour Force Survey from 2027, improving data on gig workers and unpaid activities for comprehensive economic insights.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Conclusion Of India-Russia Bilateral Naval Exercise (INDRA 2026)

India and Russia successfully conclude INDRA 2026 naval exercise in Vladivostok, enhancing maritime security, operational coordination, and bilateral defense ties.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Conclusion Of India-Russia Bilateral Naval Exercise (INDRA 2026)

India and Russia successfully conclude INDRA 2026 naval exercise in Vladivostok, enhancing maritime security, operational coordination, and bilateral defense ties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

Agri-Voltaics

India champions agrivoltaics, integrating solar power with farming to boost farmer income, optimize land use, and accelerate clean energy transition via schemes like PM KUSUM.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

Agri-Voltaics

India champions agrivoltaics, integrating solar power with farming to boost farmer income, optimize land use, and accelerate clean energy transition via schemes like PM KUSUM.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Corporate GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Department of Pharmaceuticals Constitutes Committee to Review Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices

Government constitutes high-level committee to overhaul pharmaceutical marketing regulations, aiming to curb unethical practices and enhance oversight within two months.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Corporate GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Department of Pharmaceuticals Constitutes Committee to Review Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices

Government constitutes high-level committee to overhaul pharmaceutical marketing regulations, aiming to curb unethical practices and enhance oversight within two months.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana Strengthens Integrated Care and Support for Senior Citizens

Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana strengthens integrated care for senior citizens, supporting 764 homes, mobile medicare, and physiotherapy through grant-in-aid.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana Strengthens Integrated Care and Support for Senior Citizens

Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana strengthens integrated care for senior citizens, supporting 764 homes, mobile medicare, and physiotherapy through grant-in-aid.

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