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

13 countries join military exercise in Meghalaya, Pg8

Thirteen nations unite for 'Pragati 2024' military exercise in Meghalaya, strengthening counter-insurgency cooperation and regional trust within the Indian Ocean Region.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

‘BrahMos deal with Vietnam inked, Indonesia next in line’, Pg10

India finalizes BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia next, boosting defense cooperation and regional security amidst geopolitical tensions.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Health Sector

Progress in women’s education, digital access, Pg10

NFHS-6 reveals progress in women's education and digital access, but persistent issues like underage marriage and low property ownership remain.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Now, citizens can lodge grievances online by talking to a chatbot, Pg10

Union Government introduces 'Samadhan Didi', an AI-powered chatbot, revolutionizing online grievance redressal by simplifying citizen interaction and ensuring data privacy.

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

New cascade frog species recorded in Nagaland’s hill-stream habitats, Pg10

New cascade frog species, Amolops kamal, discovered in Nagaland's hill streams, highlighting Northeast's unmapped biodiversity and need for conservation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Rice paper can be modified to recover e-waste gold, Pg12

Scientists modify rice paper with hydrazination to selectively extract gold nanoparticles from e-waste, offering sustainable recovery method.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Sea cucumber tissue lives on for years without decaying, Pg12

Sea cucumber tissues exhibit unique survival, thriving independently for over three years, challenging decay concepts and offering ethical healing research model.

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

Elephants’ decline portends dung beetle co-extinction, Pg12

Elephant decline in East Africa triggers 23% drop in dung beetle species, threatening savannah ecosystem and seed dispersal.

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

Air pollution cut India’s solar power output by 9.6% in 2023: study, Pg12

Air pollution in India slashed solar power output by 9.6% in 2023, costing 15 TWh, says Nature study.

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

How WhatsApp and a clot-buster eased rural access to heart care, Pg12

Punjab's Mission AMRIT leverages WhatsApp, clot-busters, and hub-spoke model, revolutionizing rural heart attack care, saving lives and improving outcomes.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why is India pushing for coal gasification?, Pg13

India boosts coal gasification with ₹37,500-crore incentive, aiming to cut ₹3 lakh crore imports and gasify 100 million tonnes by 2030.

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

Why is CBSE’s evaluation system facing flak?, Pg13

CBSE's On-Screen Marking system faces scrutiny amid evaluation discrepancies, portal crashes, and alleged corruption in vendor selection, impacting students' results.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why Supreme Court is cracking the whip against states over Chambal, Pg9

Supreme Court slams Rajasthan, MP, UP over illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary, citing administrative apathy and erosion of rule of law.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Govt waives import duty on cotton till October 30, Pg13

Government temporarily waives 11% import duty on cotton until October 30, aiming to boost textile industry and lower input costs.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India's MSCI weight declines as investors chase the AI boom in Taiwan & Korea, Pg13

MSCI rebalancing triggers Indian stock market sell-off as AI boom elevates Taiwan and Korea's market share.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt withdraws draft Sugarcane (Control) Order amid opposition, Pg13

Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, following opposition from states and stakeholders regarding ethanol and khandsari regulation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Carbon rules, sustainability norms make ESG a compliance priority for industry', Pg13

ESG compliance transforms into business priority due to EU carbon tax and India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Domestic solar cell mandate: How new rules may squeeze smaller manufacturers, Pg13

New solar cell sourcing rules threaten smaller manufacturers, favouring integrated giants amidst overcapacity and US tariff barriers, sparking market consolidation fears.

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