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

Union Govt., Banks To Decide Subsidy Amount For UPI After Charges Kick In, Pg1

Union government and banks to finalize UPI subsidy post-MDR implementation, ensuring merchants don't pass charges to customers from October 15.

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

Union Govt., Banks To Decide Subsidy Amount For UPI After Charges Kick In, Pg1

Union government and banks to finalize UPI subsidy post-MDR implementation, ensuring merchants don't pass charges to customers from October 15.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Overweight And Weak, Pg8

UNGA's 81st session highlights a weakened, unrepresentative UN amidst global crises, conflicts, and superpower polarization, urging urgent reforms and a new UNSG.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Overweight And Weak, Pg8

UNGA's 81st session highlights a weakened, unrepresentative UN amidst global crises, conflicts, and superpower polarization, urging urgent reforms and a new UNSG.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Revisiting India’s nuclear doctrine without revising it, Pg8

India's two-decade-old nuclear doctrine, with NFU and credible minimum deterrence, faces scrutiny amid evolving security challenges and disruptive technologies.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Revisiting India’s nuclear doctrine without revising it, Pg8

India's two-decade-old nuclear doctrine, with NFU and credible minimum deterrence, faces scrutiny amid evolving security challenges and disruptive technologies.

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

The case for accountable lottery regulation in India, Pg8

Article advocates for accountable lottery regulation over prohibition, citing revenue loss, black market growth, and proposing amendments to the Lotteries Act.

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

The case for accountable lottery regulation in India, Pg8

Article advocates for accountable lottery regulation over prohibition, citing revenue loss, black market growth, and proposing amendments to the Lotteries Act.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Narrowed Posture, Pg8

Karnataka faces mounting pressure to accept Western Ghats ESA framework, balancing farmer livelihoods and conservation, as other states advance implementation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Narrowed Posture, Pg8

Karnataka faces mounting pressure to accept Western Ghats ESA framework, balancing farmer livelihoods and conservation, as other states advance implementation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

The villages fighting back against drugs, Pg9

Haryana villages launch fierce community-led 'thekri pehra' vigil against escalating drug menace, exposing state policy gaps and rehabilitation challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

The villages fighting back against drugs, Pg9

Haryana villages launch fierce community-led 'thekri pehra' vigil against escalating drug menace, exposing state policy gaps and rehabilitation challenges.

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

Declaration Part of Form 6 Changed Since SIR in Bihar, Pg10

Bihar's voter registration Form 6 declaration modified, requiring specific birth documents and parental details, raising questions on Election Commission's amendment powers.

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

Declaration Part of Form 6 Changed Since SIR in Bihar, Pg10

Bihar's voter registration Form 6 declaration modified, requiring specific birth documents and parental details, raising questions on Election Commission's amendment powers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Indian Society and Diversity of India

Govt. yet to decide how open-field caste data will be sorted, tabulated, Pg11

Union government yet to finalize methodology for sorting and tabulating open-field caste data collected in the 2027 Census, raising concerns among experts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Indian Society and Diversity of India

Govt. yet to decide how open-field caste data will be sorted, tabulated, Pg11

Union government yet to finalize methodology for sorting and tabulating open-field caste data collected in the 2027 Census, raising concerns among experts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

AFSPA Extended In Parts Of Arunachal, Manipur, Nagaland, Pg12

Union Home Ministry extends controversial AFSPA for six months in parts of Manipur, Arunachal, and Nagaland amid persistent security concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

AFSPA Extended In Parts Of Arunachal, Manipur, Nagaland, Pg12

Union Home Ministry extends controversial AFSPA for six months in parts of Manipur, Arunachal, and Nagaland amid persistent security concerns.

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

French Rafales, A400Ms arrive for ‘Tarang Shakti’, Pg12

French Rafale fighters and A400M aircraft arrive in Jodhpur for the multinational 'Tarang Shakti' air exercise, enhancing India-France operational cooperation.

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

French Rafales, A400Ms arrive for ‘Tarang Shakti’, Pg12

French Rafale fighters and A400M aircraft arrive in Jodhpur for the multinational 'Tarang Shakti' air exercise, enhancing India-France operational cooperation.

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

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Pg14

UN Security Council, in rare unity, strongly condemns escalating Houthi militant attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, demanding immediate cessation of hostilities.

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

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Pg14

UN Security Council, in rare unity, strongly condemns escalating Houthi militant attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, demanding immediate cessation of hostilities.

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

Key trade pacts in mind, Delhi looks at multi-nation visit by PM in December, Pg1

India eyes December for PM's multi-nation visit to seal major trade pacts, simultaneously revamping its Bilateral Investment Treaty to boost FDI.

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

Key trade pacts in mind, Delhi looks at multi-nation visit by PM in December, Pg1

India eyes December for PM's multi-nation visit to seal major trade pacts, simultaneously revamping its Bilateral Investment Treaty to boost FDI.

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

Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Revive N-Talks, Pg1

Iran proposes a 7-day plan to US to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz, lift sanctions, and revive nuclear talks.

Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Revive N-Talks, Pg1

Iran proposes a 7-day plan to US to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz, lift sanctions, and revive nuclear talks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Jaishankar: Attacks on seafarers are indefensible, Pg7

India and Liberia launch 'Group of Friends' at UNGA to counter rising attacks on seafarers and shipping, safeguarding global trade.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Jaishankar: Attacks on seafarers are indefensible, Pg7

India and Liberia launch 'Group of Friends' at UNGA to counter rising attacks on seafarers and shipping, safeguarding global trade.

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

Arunachal's Subansiri Upper hydel project gets panel nod, Pg7

Expert panel recommends environmental clearance for Arunachal's Subansiri Upper Hydel Project, despite concerns over felling 1.35 lakh trees and requiring compensatory afforestation.

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

Arunachal's Subansiri Upper hydel project gets panel nod, Pg7

Expert panel recommends environmental clearance for Arunachal's Subansiri Upper Hydel Project, despite concerns over felling 1.35 lakh trees and requiring compensatory afforestation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Manga, Helpline And AI: India Pilots BRICS' Mental Health Support Network, Pg9

India leads BRICS mental health network, integrating AI and tele-health to address severe treatment gaps and improve access across member nations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Manga, Helpline And AI: India Pilots BRICS' Mental Health Support Network, Pg9

India leads BRICS mental health network, integrating AI and tele-health to address severe treatment gaps and improve access across member nations.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trump-Xi bonhomie can't paper over tensions, Pg12

US-China summit shows superficial bonhomie masking deep tensions over trade, AI, and Taiwan, prompting India to build indigenous tech capabilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trump-Xi bonhomie can't paper over tensions, Pg12

US-China summit shows superficial bonhomie masking deep tensions over trade, AI, and Taiwan, prompting India to build indigenous tech capabilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A declining United Nations is not good news for a rising India, Pg12

A declining UN challenges India's rising global aspirations, necessitating stronger multilateral engagement and UN reforms for effective global governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A declining United Nations is not good news for a rising India, Pg12

A declining UN challenges India's rising global aspirations, necessitating stronger multilateral engagement and UN reforms for effective global governance.

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

Growth holds up for now. Inflation clouds outlook, Pg12

Global agencies upgrade India's growth forecasts to 7%, but rising inflation and potential RBI rate hikes cloud the economic outlook.

Growth holds up for now. Inflation clouds outlook, Pg12

Global agencies upgrade India's growth forecasts to 7%, but rising inflation and potential RBI rate hikes cloud the economic outlook.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

The Election Umpire's Independence Begins With Its Appointment, Pg13

Supreme Court refers petitions challenging 2023 ECI appointment law to Constitution Bench amid judicial disagreement over executive control and electoral independence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

The Election Umpire's Independence Begins With Its Appointment, Pg13

Supreme Court refers petitions challenging 2023 ECI appointment law to Constitution Bench amid judicial disagreement over executive control and electoral independence.

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

India’s 50,000-km high-speed road plan: What new highway design rules say, Pg15

NHAI issues detailed guidelines for designing and constructing 50,000 km of high-speed corridors by 2047, ensuring uniformity and efficiency in India's infrastructure push.

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

India’s 50,000-km high-speed road plan: What new highway design rules say, Pg15

NHAI issues detailed guidelines for designing and constructing 50,000 km of high-speed corridors by 2047, ensuring uniformity and efficiency in India's infrastructure push.

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

France’s EDF pushes for its nuclear reactor tech in India, Pg15

French EDF discusses deploying European Pressurised Reactors in India as the nation opens its civil nuclear sector, finalising SHANTI Act regulations for private participation.

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

France’s EDF pushes for its nuclear reactor tech in India, Pg15

French EDF discusses deploying European Pressurised Reactors in India as the nation opens its civil nuclear sector, finalising SHANTI Act regulations for private participation.

How Taiwan Looms Large In US-China Ties, Pg16

Taiwan remains a critical flashpoint in US-China relations, with US policy shifts and arms sales impacting regional stability and global semiconductor supply chains.

How Taiwan Looms Large In US-China Ties, Pg16

Taiwan remains a critical flashpoint in US-China relations, with US policy shifts and arms sales impacting regional stability and global semiconductor supply chains.

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

Conflict and consensus in the ECI's functioning, Pg16

Scrutiny intensifies over Election Commission's internal dissent and decision-making process, raising questions about its unanimous claims.

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

Conflict and consensus in the ECI's functioning, Pg16

Scrutiny intensifies over Election Commission's internal dissent and decision-making process, raising questions about its unanimous claims.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Displacing the dollar: Why the yuan is falling short, Pg16

Yuan's bid to challenge dollar's global dominance falters, highlighting trust in US economic stability and rule of law over China's opaque systems.

Displacing the dollar: Why the yuan is falling short, Pg16

Yuan's bid to challenge dollar's global dominance falters, highlighting trust in US economic stability and rule of law over China's opaque systems.

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

Union Environment Minister Launches Inception Workshop for 6th Cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Tiger Reserves in India

Union Minister launches 6th Management Effectiveness Evaluation cycle for all 58 Tiger Reserves, enhancing conservation with new criteria like solid waste management.

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

Union Environment Minister Launches Inception Workshop for 6th Cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Tiger Reserves in India

Union Minister launches 6th Management Effectiveness Evaluation cycle for all 58 Tiger Reserves, enhancing conservation with new criteria like solid waste management.

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

CGTMSE Guarantee Cover Goes Live on TReDS to Strengthen MSME Working Capital Access

Ministry of MSME rolls out CGTMSE guarantee cover on TReDS platforms, boosting working capital access for micro and small enterprises and mitigating financier risk.

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

CGTMSE Guarantee Cover Goes Live on TReDS to Strengthen MSME Working Capital Access

Ministry of MSME rolls out CGTMSE guarantee cover on TReDS platforms, boosting working capital access for micro and small enterprises and mitigating financier risk.

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

TDB-DST signs agreement with Agnikul Cosmos for ₹200 crore RDI support to develop fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle

TDB-DST grants ₹200 crore to Agnikul Cosmos for developing India's fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle, aiming for high-frequency, cost-effective space access.

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

TDB-DST signs agreement with Agnikul Cosmos for ₹200 crore RDI support to develop fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle

TDB-DST grants ₹200 crore to Agnikul Cosmos for developing India's fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle, aiming for high-frequency, cost-effective space access.

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

Production Linked Incentive Schemes Have Strengthened India’s Pharmaceutical, Bulk Drugs And Medical Devices Manufacturing Ecosystem

PLI schemes for Pharma, Bulk Drugs, and Medical Devices exceed investment targets, boosting domestic manufacturing, exports, and self-reliance in critical sectors.

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

Production Linked Incentive Schemes Have Strengthened India’s Pharmaceutical, Bulk Drugs And Medical Devices Manufacturing Ecosystem

PLI schemes for Pharma, Bulk Drugs, and Medical Devices exceed investment targets, boosting domestic manufacturing, exports, and self-reliance in critical sectors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

9th India International Water Week 2026 Concludes with Focus on Climate-Resilient Water Management and Sustainable Water Services

9th India International Water Week concludes, emphasizing climate-resilient water management, digital public infrastructure, and community-led sustainable water services for Viksit Bharat.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

9th India International Water Week 2026 Concludes with Focus on Climate-Resilient Water Management and Sustainable Water Services

9th India International Water Week concludes, emphasizing climate-resilient water management, digital public infrastructure, and community-led sustainable water services for Viksit Bharat.

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

New X-Ray Clues From Blazars Could Provide Insights On Powering Of Active Galaxies

Astronomers uncover new X-ray clues from blazars, revealing insights into how supermassive black holes power active galaxies.

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

New X-Ray Clues From Blazars Could Provide Insights On Powering Of Active Galaxies

Astronomers uncover new X-ray clues from blazars, revealing insights into how supermassive black holes power active galaxies.

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