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

India Leads Globally with Green Hydrogen Offtake Commitments Exceeding 5.5 Lakh MTPA Till October 2026

India achieves global leadership in Green Hydrogen, securing 5.5 lakh MTPA offtake commitments, attracting ₹90,000 crore investment, with 70% earmarked for exports.

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

India Leads Globally with Green Hydrogen Offtake Commitments Exceeding 5.5 Lakh MTPA Till October 2026

India achieves global leadership in Green Hydrogen, securing 5.5 lakh MTPA offtake commitments, attracting ₹90,000 crore investment, with 70% earmarked for exports.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Minimum Support Price for Rabi: Marketing Season 2027-28

Government hikes Rabi MSP for 2027-28, promising ₹90,962 crore to farmers, boosting income and promoting crop diversification via transparent digital procurement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Minimum Support Price for Rabi: Marketing Season 2027-28

Government hikes Rabi MSP for 2027-28, promising ₹90,962 crore to farmers, boosting income and promoting crop diversification via transparent digital procurement.

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

From Bharat to Antalya: Delhi Declaration 2026 Calls for Stronger Multilevel Climate Action Ahead of COP31

Delhi Declaration 2026, adopted at ARISE Cities Forum, urges stronger multilevel climate action by cities, carrying Global South's urban priorities to COP31 in Antalya.

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

From Bharat to Antalya: Delhi Declaration 2026 Calls for Stronger Multilevel Climate Action Ahead of COP31

Delhi Declaration 2026, adopted at ARISE Cities Forum, urges stronger multilevel climate action by cities, carrying Global South's urban priorities to COP31 in Antalya.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Cloud Ecosystem in India

India's robust cloud ecosystem, powered by MeghRaj and massive data center investments, drives digital governance, data sovereignty, and AI development, fostering technological self-reliance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Cloud Ecosystem in India

India's robust cloud ecosystem, powered by MeghRaj and massive data center investments, drives digital governance, data sovereignty, and AI development, fostering technological self-reliance.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

SC Seeks Compensation for Digital Arrest Scam Victims, Pg1

Supreme Court demands RBI mandate full compensation for digital arrest scam victims, questioning institutional diligence as ₹800 crore lost annually to cyberfraud.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

SC Seeks Compensation for Digital Arrest Scam Victims, Pg1

Supreme Court demands RBI mandate full compensation for digital arrest scam victims, questioning institutional diligence as ₹800 crore lost annually to cyberfraud.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

Can new fortified potato variety help with India’s hidden hunger problem?, Pg II

Scientists unveil 'Kufri Jamunia', a biofortified purple potato, offering enhanced micronutrients like Vitamin C and zinc to tackle India's pervasive hidden hunger.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

Can new fortified potato variety help with India’s hidden hunger problem?, Pg II

Scientists unveil 'Kufri Jamunia', a biofortified purple potato, offering enhanced micronutrients like Vitamin C and zinc to tackle India's pervasive hidden hunger.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How Brain Imaging Offers a Crucial Window to Identify, Assess and Treat Wake-Up Strokes, Pg II

Advanced brain imaging techniques like MRI and CT angiogram are revolutionizing wake-up stroke treatment, enabling crucial interventions despite unknown onset time.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How Brain Imaging Offers a Crucial Window to Identify, Assess and Treat Wake-Up Strokes, Pg II

Advanced brain imaging techniques like MRI and CT angiogram are revolutionizing wake-up stroke treatment, enabling crucial interventions despite unknown onset time.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The Examination Overload, Its Enormous Cost, Pg8

India's multi-layered examination system causes student distress, financial strain, and trust erosion, necessitating reforms to strengthen school and university assessments.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The Examination Overload, Its Enormous Cost, Pg8

India's multi-layered examination system causes student distress, financial strain, and trust erosion, necessitating reforms to strengthen school and university assessments.

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

Open to Probe, Pg8

Digital Personal Data Protection Act faces challenge over chilling effect on media, impacting journalistic investigations and public interest disclosures, raising press freedom concerns.

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

Open to Probe, Pg8

Digital Personal Data Protection Act faces challenge over chilling effect on media, impacting journalistic investigations and public interest disclosures, raising press freedom concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: World GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

A Security Deal, But Not the End of the Arctic Contest, Pg8

Landmark US-Denmark-Greenland security pact boosts American military footprint in Arctic, intensifying geopolitical contest over strategically vital island and its resources.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: World GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

A Security Deal, But Not the End of the Arctic Contest, Pg8

Landmark US-Denmark-Greenland security pact boosts American military footprint in Arctic, intensifying geopolitical contest over strategically vital island and its resources.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Economy

Are youth worried they will be worse off than their parents?, Pg9

European youth protest economic inequalities, high unemployment, and climate crisis, fearing a bleaker future than their parents amidst a 'polycrisis mindset'.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Economy

Are youth worried they will be worse off than their parents?, Pg9

European youth protest economic inequalities, high unemployment, and climate crisis, fearing a bleaker future than their parents amidst a 'polycrisis mindset'.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

Concerns over the collegium system, Pg10

Retired SC judge raises concerns over CJI seeking government 'pre-approval' for judicial appointments, sparking debate on collegium system's autonomy and transparency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

Concerns over the collegium system, Pg10

Retired SC judge raises concerns over CJI seeking government 'pre-approval' for judicial appointments, sparking debate on collegium system's autonomy and transparency.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Assessing the outcome of MLC elections, Pg10

MLC election results offer limited insights into popular support but reveal crucial party organizational strengths and weaknesses across states.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Assessing the outcome of MLC elections, Pg10

MLC election results offer limited insights into popular support but reveal crucial party organizational strengths and weaknesses across states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

Census Trainers Tackle Tough Queries, Pg12

Census 2027 trainers navigate sensitive Aadhaar-citizenship link and new caste questions, preparing for India's first digital enumeration phase.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

Census Trainers Tackle Tough Queries, Pg12

Census 2027 trainers navigate sensitive Aadhaar-citizenship link and new caste questions, preparing for India's first digital enumeration phase.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Ready to provide counterterrorism expertise to ASEAN countries: India, Pg12

India offers battle-tested counterterrorism expertise to ASEAN partners at ADMM-Plus, proposing a 'Youth Bridge' and emphasizing maritime cooperation for regional security.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Ready to provide counterterrorism expertise to ASEAN countries: India, Pg12

India offers battle-tested counterterrorism expertise to ASEAN partners at ADMM-Plus, proposing a 'Youth Bridge' and emphasizing maritime cooperation for regional security.

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

Cancer Drug Price Cuts Must Reach Patients, Says Former National Health Authority Chief, Pg14

Former NHA chief emphasizes ensuring cancer drug price cuts reach patients, advocating for strategic purchasing and public investment to combat financial burden and ensure equitable access.

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

Cancer Drug Price Cuts Must Reach Patients, Says Former National Health Authority Chief, Pg14

Former NHA chief emphasizes ensuring cancer drug price cuts reach patients, advocating for strategic purchasing and public investment to combat financial burden and ensure equitable access.

GS 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

India Votes In Favour Of UNGA Call For End To U.S. Embargo On Cuba, Pg16

India backs UNGA resolution demanding end to decades-long US economic embargo against Cuba, citing development aspirations for the Caribbean nation.

GS 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

India Votes In Favour Of UNGA Call For End To U.S. Embargo On Cuba, Pg16

India backs UNGA resolution demanding end to decades-long US economic embargo against Cuba, citing development aspirations for the Caribbean nation.

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

'Can Take On Gangs, Grenade... What About Idle Youths?': Punjab Police Despair In Border Areas, Pg1

Punjab's deepening drug crisis, fueled by narco-terrorism and border smuggling, causes police despair and severe social challenges, exposing governance failures and youth vulnerability.

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

'Can Take On Gangs, Grenade... What About Idle Youths?': Punjab Police Despair In Border Areas, Pg1

Punjab's deepening drug crisis, fueled by narco-terrorism and border smuggling, causes police despair and severe social challenges, exposing governance failures and youth vulnerability.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Claims, Objections: Extension For Delhi, Reopens In 5 States, Pg1

Election Commission extends voter enrolment and objection deadlines in Delhi and five states, re-opening windows for citizens after Supreme Court's intervention.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Claims, Objections: Extension For Delhi, Reopens In 5 States, Pg1

Election Commission extends voter enrolment and objection deadlines in Delhi and five states, re-opening windows for citizens after Supreme Court's intervention.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC: NCLT Completely Hijacked by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Pg7

Supreme Court slams Ministry of Corporate Affairs for 'hijacking' NCLT staff appointments, emphasizing the tribunal president's autonomy and suggesting UPSC/SSC recruitment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC: NCLT Completely Hijacked by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Pg7

Supreme Court slams Ministry of Corporate Affairs for 'hijacking' NCLT staff appointments, emphasizing the tribunal president's autonomy and suggesting UPSC/SSC recruitment.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Post-Cyclone Rain Leaves Odisha Villages Marooned, Pg9

Cyclone Arnab's incessant rain marooned Odisha villages, stranding 2,000+ people; state seeks Coast Guard airlift and central assistance for flood relief.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Post-Cyclone Rain Leaves Odisha Villages Marooned, Pg9

Cyclone Arnab's incessant rain marooned Odisha villages, stranding 2,000+ people; state seeks Coast Guard airlift and central assistance for flood relief.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India's 'Own GPS', Which New ISRO Satellite Can Restore, Pg11

ISRO's NVS-03 launch aims to restore India's indigenous NavIC satellite navigation system, overcoming past atomic clock failures and ensuring strategic autonomy.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India's 'Own GPS', Which New ISRO Satellite Can Restore, Pg11

ISRO's NVS-03 launch aims to restore India's indigenous NavIC satellite navigation system, overcoming past atomic clock failures and ensuring strategic autonomy.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Siang Dam: Why The Project To Counter China Faces Opposition In Arunachal, Pg11

Arunachal's Siang dam project sparks local protests over ecological and cultural threats, despite government's push to counter China's upstream water infrastructure.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Siang Dam: Why The Project To Counter China Faces Opposition In Arunachal, Pg11

Arunachal's Siang dam project sparks local protests over ecological and cultural threats, despite government's push to counter China's upstream water infrastructure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

FYUP is widening opportunities, Pg13

Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) offers diverse academic and career pathways, including early exit, research, and apprenticeship opportunities for students.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

FYUP is widening opportunities, Pg13

Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) offers diverse academic and career pathways, including early exit, research, and apprenticeship opportunities for students.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Have Strong Comparative Advantage In US Trade Deal, Pg15

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asserts India holds strong comparative advantage in upcoming US trade deal, protecting sensitive sectors and farmers' interests.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Have Strong Comparative Advantage In US Trade Deal, Pg15

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asserts India holds strong comparative advantage in upcoming US trade deal, protecting sensitive sectors and farmers' interests.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Govt Raises FY27 Growth Forecast to 7.3%, Flags Risks From Crude Oil Prices, Pg15

Finance Ministry raises India's FY27 growth forecast to 7.3%, driven by domestic demand, yet warns of significant risks from elevated crude oil prices.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Govt Raises FY27 Growth Forecast to 7.3%, Flags Risks From Crude Oil Prices, Pg15

Finance Ministry raises India's FY27 growth forecast to 7.3%, driven by domestic demand, yet warns of significant risks from elevated crude oil prices.

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.

Diesel Exports Hit 13-Mth High In Oct, Pg15

India's diesel exports surged to a 13-month high in October, capitalizing on global supply crunch from West Asia and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, solidifying its refining superpower status.

Diesel Exports Hit 13-Mth High In Oct, Pg15

India's diesel exports surged to a 13-month high in October, capitalizing on global supply crunch from West Asia and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, solidifying its refining superpower status.

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