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GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN gridlocked, needs reform, says Jaishankar at General Assembly, Pg7

Jaishankar advocates UN reforms at General Assembly, slams Pakistan for terrorism, and highlights India's global role.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN gridlocked, needs reform, says Jaishankar at General Assembly, Pg7

Jaishankar advocates UN reforms at General Assembly, slams Pakistan for terrorism, and highlights India's global role.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

First bullet train section to be completed by 2027, Pg9

India's first bullet train project on track; Surat-Bilimora section to launch by 2027, full Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor by 2029.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

First bullet train section to be completed by 2027, Pg9

India's first bullet train project on track; Surat-Bilimora section to launch by 2027, full Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor by 2029.

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

Wastewater treatment does not remove all drugs, Pg11

Wastewater treatment inadequately removes pharmaceuticals; fluoxetine and loratadine pose highest risk to aquatic life, study reveals.

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

Wastewater treatment does not remove all drugs, Pg11

Wastewater treatment inadequately removes pharmaceuticals; fluoxetine and loratadine pose highest risk to aquatic life, study reveals.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11

Indus river dolphins found ingesting high quantities of microplastics, mainly textile fibres and PET, posing threat to species and river health.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11

Indus river dolphins found ingesting high quantities of microplastics, mainly textile fibres and PET, posing threat to species and river health.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11

Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11

Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.

Prominent educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 after violent protests in Leh during his hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

What does Trump’s latest H-1B directive state?, Pg12.

On September 19, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation raising the H-1B visa processing fee by nearly 60 times to $1,00,000, citing the need to curb misuse of the programme and protect U.S. workers.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

What does Trump’s latest H-1B directive state?, Pg12.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

How Israel used Azure to monitor Palestinians, Pg12.

A joint investigation in August 2025 exposed how Israel’s military intelligence unit, Unit 8200, used Microsoft’s cloud services (Azure) to store and analyse millions of Palestinians’ phone calls. The revelations triggered global debate on corporate accountability in mass surveillance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

How Israel used Azure to monitor Palestinians, Pg12.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & Technology

Virtual minister, Pg13.

On September 11, 2025, Albania unveiled Diella, the world’s first AI-powered Minister for public procurement. The move is intended to curb corruption and accelerate Albania’s EU membership aspirations but has raised political, constitutional, and ethical debates.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & Technology

Virtual minister, Pg13.

GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Sheetal, Toman provide golden sheen as India wins five medals, Pg14

Sheetal Devi, armless archer, and Toman Kumar secure gold at Para World Archery Championships, marking India's historic triumph.

GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Sheetal, Toman provide golden sheen as India wins five medals, Pg14

Sheetal Devi, armless archer, and Toman Kumar secure gold at Para World Archery Championships, marking India's historic triumph.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

BRICS nations criticise protectionism, condemn Israeli strikes against Qatar, Pg14

BRICS nations denounce protectionism, unilateral tariffs, and Israeli strikes, advocating for multilateralism and reformed global governance structures at UNGA.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

BRICS nations criticise protectionism, condemn Israeli strikes against Qatar, Pg14

BRICS nations denounce protectionism, unilateral tariffs, and Israeli strikes, advocating for multilateralism and reformed global governance structures at UNGA.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Before he heads to India, Gor begins second role as envoy to region, Pg1.

US envoy's dual role raises concerns in Delhi amid strained India-Pakistan ties and renewed SAARC efforts.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Before he heads to India, Gor begins second role as envoy to region, Pg1.

US envoy's dual role raises concerns in Delhi amid strained India-Pakistan ties and renewed SAARC efforts.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India slams Pak PM over speech in UN: ‘Absurd theatrics... glorified terrorism’, Pg7.

India strongly rebukes Pakistan's UNGA speech, denouncing its glorification of terrorism and dismissing claims of victory during Operation Sindoor.

India slams Pak PM over speech in UN: ‘Absurd theatrics... glorified terrorism’, Pg7.

India strongly rebukes Pakistan's UNGA speech, denouncing its glorification of terrorism and dismissing claims of victory during Operation Sindoor.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Himachal cold desert enters UNESCO biosphere reserve list, Pg6.

Himachal's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve gains UNESCO recognition, joining World Network; India's biosphere count rises to 13.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Himachal cold desert enters UNESCO biosphere reserve list, Pg6.

Himachal's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve gains UNESCO recognition, joining World Network; India's biosphere count rises to 13.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt considering two-year tenure for House panels, Pg6.

Government contemplates extending parliamentary standing committee tenures to two years, addressing concerns over effective contribution within the existing one-year term.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt considering two-year tenure for House panels, Pg6.

Government contemplates extending parliamentary standing committee tenures to two years, addressing concerns over effective contribution within the existing one-year term.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Biotechnology

IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.

IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Biotechnology

IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.

IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Indian households' wealth jumps 15%, securities drive surge with 29% growth, Pg11.

Indian households' wealth surges 15% in 2024, driven by securities boom; wealth inequality rises sharply.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Indian households' wealth jumps 15%, securities drive surge with 29% growth, Pg11.

Indian households' wealth surges 15% in 2024, driven by securities boom; wealth inequality rises sharply.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's pledge to resolve 'legal issues' around N-power is easier said than done, Pg11.

India plans amendments to Atomic Energy Act 1962 and CLNDA Act 2010, to boost nuclear energy sector and attract US investments.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's pledge to resolve 'legal issues' around N-power is easier said than done, Pg11.

India plans amendments to Atomic Energy Act 1962 and CLNDA Act 2010, to boost nuclear energy sector and attract US investments.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

PM launches BSNL's 'swadeshi' 4G network, Pg11.

PM Modi launches BSNL's indigenous 4G network, commissioning 97,500 towers nationwide for ₹37,000 crore, connecting 30,000 villages.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

PM launches BSNL's 'swadeshi' 4G network, Pg11.

PM Modi launches BSNL's indigenous 4G network, commissioning 97,500 towers nationwide for ₹37,000 crore, connecting 30,000 villages.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman block, Pg11.

Oil India discovers natural gas reserves in Andaman offshore block, boosting India's energy security and domestic production.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman block, Pg11.

Oil India discovers natural gas reserves in Andaman offshore block, boosting India's energy security and domestic production.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Holtec ships key fuel storage modules for Kudankulam plant, Pg11.

Holtec ships spent fuel storage modules to Kudankulam plant, boosting Indo-US nuclear collaboration after regulatory clearance for SMR technology transfer.

Holtec ships key fuel storage modules for Kudankulam plant, Pg11.

Holtec ships spent fuel storage modules to Kudankulam plant, boosting Indo-US nuclear collaboration after regulatory clearance for SMR technology transfer.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Explained: Delivery timeline critical

IAF fighter squadron crisis demands timely LCA Mk 1A delivery; HAL seeks tech transfer clarity for LCA Mk 2 engine deal.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Explained: Delivery timeline critical

IAF fighter squadron crisis demands timely LCA Mk 1A delivery; HAL seeks tech transfer clarity for LCA Mk 2 engine deal.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

R Venkataramani gets two-year extension as Attorney General, continuing in the key constitutional post until September 2026.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

R Venkataramani gets two-year extension as Attorney General, continuing in the key constitutional post until September 2026.

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