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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC to hear plea to stop cash donations to political parties, Pg1

Supreme Court examines plea seeking ban on cash donations to political parties, advocating transparency and complete donor details under income tax.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC to hear plea to stop cash donations to political parties, Pg1

Supreme Court examines plea seeking ban on cash donations to political parties, advocating transparency and complete donor details under income tax.

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

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

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

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 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 Interests

Missing ‘Ubuntu’, Pg6

G20 Johannesburg summit highlights global challenges, India's initiatives, and US absence, questioning commitment to multilateralism and the spirit of 'Ubuntu'.

Missing ‘Ubuntu’, Pg6

G20 Johannesburg summit highlights global challenges, India's initiatives, and US absence, questioning commitment to multilateralism and the spirit of 'Ubuntu'.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's discretionary powers under Article 200, sparking debate on timelines and federal relations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's discretionary powers under Article 200, sparking debate on timelines and federal relations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Health Sector

Widely quoted WHO norm of 1 doctor per 1,000 people is not official, Pg7

WHO clarifies that the widely cited 1:1000 doctor-population ratio is not an official recommendation, revealing discrepancies in India's healthcare statistics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Health Sector

Widely quoted WHO norm of 1 doctor per 1,000 people is not official, Pg7

WHO clarifies that the widely cited 1:1000 doctor-population ratio is not an official recommendation, revealing discrepancies in India's healthcare statistics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Bridging India’s numeracy gap, Pg7

ASER 2024 reveals critical numeracy gap hindering learning outcomes; calls for extended FLN interventions up to Class 8.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Bridging India’s numeracy gap, Pg7

ASER 2024 reveals critical numeracy gap hindering learning outcomes; calls for extended FLN interventions up to Class 8.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

What does the SC’s advisory opinion imply?, Pg8

SC advisory opinion affirms Governor's discretionary power over bills, limits judicial intervention, impacting state legislative autonomy and federal relations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

What does the SC’s advisory opinion imply?, Pg8

SC advisory opinion affirms Governor's discretionary power over bills, limits judicial intervention, impacting state legislative autonomy and federal relations.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Space Technology

How are passengers able to access the Internet on aeroplanes?, Pg9

In-flight internet connectivity explained: How aeroplanes use ATG and satellite backhaul links to provide Wi-Fi to passengers.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Space Technology

How are passengers able to access the Internet on aeroplanes?, Pg9

In-flight internet connectivity explained: How aeroplanes use ATG and satellite backhaul links to provide Wi-Fi to passengers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant assumes office as 53rd CJI, poised to address case backlogs and constitutional questions during his tenure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant assumes office as 53rd CJI, poised to address case backlogs and constitutional questions during his tenure.

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

Gavi, UNICEF ink deal to provide easy access to malaria vaccine, Pg12

Gavi and UNICEF collaborate to enhance malaria vaccine accessibility, potentially saving $90 million and vaccinating 7 million more children.

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

Gavi, UNICEF ink deal to provide easy access to malaria vaccine, Pg12

Gavi and UNICEF collaborate to enhance malaria vaccine accessibility, potentially saving $90 million and vaccinating 7 million more children.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Navy gets ‘silent hunter’, 80% home-grown Mahe, Pg12

INS Mahe, India's first indigenous anti-submarine warfare ship, commissioned to bolster coastal defence and maritime security capabilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Navy gets ‘silent hunter’, 80% home-grown Mahe, Pg12

INS Mahe, India's first indigenous anti-submarine warfare ship, commissioned to bolster coastal defence and maritime security capabilities.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

India braces for disruption of air travel after Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts, Pg12

Volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi eruption threatens Indian air travel; DGCA issues safety advisories, potential disruptions loom across central and northeast India.

India braces for disruption of air travel after Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts, Pg12

Volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi eruption threatens Indian air travel; DGCA issues safety advisories, potential disruptions loom across central and northeast India.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Moss spores survive space exposure, testing life’s bounds, PgII

Moss spores exhibit remarkable resilience in space, surviving extreme UV radiation and vacuum, paving way for extraterrestrial colonization possibilities.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Moss spores survive space exposure, testing life’s bounds, PgII

Moss spores exhibit remarkable resilience in space, surviving extreme UV radiation and vacuum, paving way for extraterrestrial colonization possibilities.

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

Where does road dust settle in India’s efforts to clean its air?, PgII

India's National Clean Air Programme faces challenges as road dust control efforts yield uneven results despite significant investment.

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

Where does road dust settle in India’s efforts to clean its air?, PgII

India's National Clean Air Programme faces challenges as road dust control efforts yield uneven results despite significant investment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

With double the participants, 500 of them ex-Maoists, Bastar has a new tag: 'Olympics', Pg7

Bastar Olympics doubles participation, integrating ex-Maoists and tribal groups, fostering trust and sportsmanship in conflict-affected Chhattisgarh.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

With double the participants, 500 of them ex-Maoists, Bastar has a new tag: 'Olympics', Pg7

Bastar Olympics doubles participation, integrating ex-Maoists and tribal groups, fostering trust and sportsmanship in conflict-affected Chhattisgarh.

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

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

Delhi mandates 50% work-from-home in private and government offices amid rising air pollution concerns under GRAP Stage III.

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

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

Delhi mandates 50% work-from-home in private and government offices amid rising air pollution concerns under GRAP Stage III.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

PMO directs NCR states to boost EV transition amid alarming pollution levels; 37% vehicles violate BS emission norms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

PMO directs NCR states to boost EV transition amid alarming pollution levels; 37% vehicles violate BS emission norms.

Volcano erupts in Ethiopia after 10,000 years, smoke reaches India, Pg2

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts after 10,000 years, disrupting flights as ash cloud reaches India via Rajasthan.

Volcano erupts in Ethiopia after 10,000 years, smoke reaches India, Pg2

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts after 10,000 years, disrupting flights as ash cloud reaches India via Rajasthan.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Why India needs a national counter IED policy, Pg6

Experts call for National Counter-IED Policy after Red Fort blast reveals use of potent homemade explosives, raising security concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Why India needs a national counter IED policy, Pg6

Experts call for National Counter-IED Policy after Red Fort blast reveals use of potent homemade explosives, raising security concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to notify tiger reserve in Mhadei, Cotigao, and Netravali areas within three months.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to notify tiger reserve in Mhadei, Cotigao, and Netravali areas within three months.

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

After 2-year standoff, India, Canada to resume trade talks, Pg12

India and Canada resume Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks aiming to boost bilateral trade to $50-70 billion by 2030.

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

After 2-year standoff, India, Canada to resume trade talks, Pg12

India and Canada resume Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks aiming to boost bilateral trade to $50-70 billion by 2030.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Afghanistan offers 5-yr tax break for Indian investors, Pg12

Afghanistan woos Indian investors with 5-year tax breaks in mining, agriculture, and IT sectors to boost bilateral trade.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Afghanistan offers 5-yr tax break for Indian investors, Pg12

Afghanistan woos Indian investors with 5-year tax breaks in mining, agriculture, and IT sectors to boost bilateral trade.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

House panel to discuss women in combat roles, grievance redressal, Pg13

Parliamentary panel to review women's induction in combat roles, grievance redressal mechanisms, and BRO infrastructure development for 2025-26.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

House panel to discuss women in combat roles, grievance redressal, Pg13

Parliamentary panel to review women's induction in combat roles, grievance redressal mechanisms, and BRO infrastructure development for 2025-26.

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

Navy commissions 'silent hunter' INS Mahe after two years of trials, Pg13

Indian Navy commissions INS Mahe, a domestically-built anti-submarine warfare vessel, enhancing coastal defense capabilities after successful trials.

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

Navy commissions 'silent hunter' INS Mahe after two years of trials, Pg13

Indian Navy commissions INS Mahe, a domestically-built anti-submarine warfare vessel, enhancing coastal defense capabilities after successful trials.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India, France to jointly manufacture HAMMER air-to-ground weapons, Pg13

India and France collaborate to produce HAMMER air-to-ground weapons enhancing India's air strike capabilities and defence indigenization.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India, France to jointly manufacture HAMMER air-to-ground weapons, Pg13

India and France collaborate to produce HAMMER air-to-ground weapons enhancing India's air strike capabilities and defence indigenization.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Biotechnology

Farmers must reap fruits of genetic engineering, Pg14

India poised to embrace genome-edited crops, ICAR develops indigenous gene-editing tool to boost agricultural productivity and reduce import dependence.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Biotechnology

Farmers must reap fruits of genetic engineering, Pg14

India poised to embrace genome-edited crops, ICAR develops indigenous gene-editing tool to boost agricultural productivity and reduce import dependence.

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

For cleaning up electoral roll, the right Aadhaar, Pg15

Aadhaar integration proposed for electoral roll cleanup, enabling deduplication, verification, and continuous maintenance of voter lists via digital authentication.

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

For cleaning up electoral roll, the right Aadhaar, Pg15

Aadhaar integration proposed for electoral roll cleanup, enabling deduplication, verification, and continuous maintenance of voter lists via digital authentication.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

New labour codes cut red tape, now states have to act, Pg15

New Labour Codes consolidate 29 laws, promising streamlined compliance, formal employment, and recognition for gig workers, boosting economic growth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

New labour codes cut red tape, now states have to act, Pg15

New Labour Codes consolidate 29 laws, promising streamlined compliance, formal employment, and recognition for gig workers, boosting economic growth.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

COP30 concludes with nations reaffirming climate commitments amidst geopolitical tensions, focusing on adaptation finance, just transition, and deforestation roadmaps.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

COP30 concludes with nations reaffirming climate commitments amidst geopolitical tensions, focusing on adaptation finance, just transition, and deforestation roadmaps.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Giving consensual relation colour of rape calls for condemnation: SC, Pg24

Supreme Court cautions against misusing rape laws to criminalize consensual relationships, emphasizing the need to prevent injustice and uphold the law.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Giving consensual relation colour of rape calls for condemnation: SC, Pg24

Supreme Court cautions against misusing rape laws to criminalize consensual relationships, emphasizing the need to prevent injustice and uphold the law.

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