News Analysis

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social Justice

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

Tamil Nadu challenges President's denial of assent to NEET exemption Bill in Supreme Court, escalating Centre-State tensions.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

After three-year slump, govt. aims at awarding 10,000 km of National Highway projects, Pg10

Govt aims to award 10,000 km of National Highway projects by FY26 after three-year slump in project allocation.

GS 1: Art & Culture

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

The University of Calcutta has launched a week-long programme involving Lodha and Toto tribal communities to preserve their endangered languages through translation workshops, performances, and community-based research.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & Ecology

Cell sizes, clumping explain how animals form sharp patterns, Pg 14

A new study revisits Alan Turing’s classic diffusion-based model of animal coat patterns and proposes an improved mechanism combining cell size differences and diffusiophoresis to explain how sharp, realistic patterns form in nature.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Irrigation’s most popular numbers may be myths, Pg14

Irrigation's impact on global food production and freshwater usage questioned, challenging long-held 40% and 70% claims, respectively, with revised estimates.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Where does India stand in tackling TB?, Pg15

WHO Report: India bears 25% of global TB burden; elimination goal missed due to infrastructure and socio-economic challenges.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Why was there a tech glitch at Delhi airport?, Pg15

Delhi Airport's tech glitch exposes outdated air traffic control systems, risking safety and efficiency, upgrade urged.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

What are the threats from GNSS spoofing?, Pg15

GNSS spoofing incidents near Delhi airport raise security concerns, prompting inquiry and stricter protocols for aviation safety.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityPrelims

Another glass ceiling breaks: Women soldiers soon in Territorial Army, Pg 1

Army to induct women soldiers in Territorial Army battalions, enhancing their role in national security and counter-insurgency operations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Delhi Metro International to work on projects in UK, Australia, Pg 3

Delhi Metro's subsidiary, DMIL, eyes international projects in UK and Australia, expanding its global footprint in Southeast Asia and Middle East.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Jet, Set, Go, Pg 2

Indian and French Air Forces commence 'Garuda-25' bilateral air exercise in Mont-de-Marsan, France, strengthening defense cooperation and interoperability.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Explosive was a mixture of ammonium nitrate & TATP, Pg 4

Red Fort blast reveals ammonium nitrate and TATP use; Delhi Police tightens chemical sales to prevent terror attacks.

Air tight boxes, trucks: How explosives were taken to J&K, Pg 9

An explosion at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar killed nine people after over 350 kg of ammonium nitrate and other explosives recovered from a terror module detonated. Police claim all SOPs were followed.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions, Pg 13

Iran is exploring the use of cryptocurrencies for trade with BRICS nations—including India—as a means to bypass U.S. and UN sanctions that restrict its access to global financial systems like SWIFT.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Polity

Remembering the promise of Jharkhand at 25, Pg 13

On November 15, 2025, Jharkhand celebrated its silver jubilee, prompting reflections on 25 years of statehood, its Adivasi-led origins, and the challenges that still limit the fulfilment of the movement’s emancipatory vision.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Trump rolls back tariffs on beef, coffee to make grocery cheaper, Pg 14

U.S. President Donald Trump reversed tariffs on key imported food items amid rising grocery prices and voter pressure ahead of critical elections.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

India open to leading WTO reforms, seeks consensus on agenda: Goyal, Pg 15

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is willing to take a leadership role in driving WTO reforms, while ensuring the reform agenda reflects the priorities of developing and least-developed countries.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Indian EV makers are racing to go rare earth-free amid China's export curbs, Pg 15

Indian EV makers innovate rare-earth-free motors amid China's export curbs, boosting indigenous technology and reducing import dependence.

GS 2: International Relations

China urges citizens to avoid Japan travel as row over Taiwan escalates, Pg 17

China issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to avoid visiting Japan after sharp diplomatic exchanges triggered by Japan’s new PM’s remarks on responding to a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan.

GS 2: International Relations

New consensus and sharpening battle lines over Israel in the U.S., Pg 17

A year into Donald Trump’s second term, U.S. politics is witnessing a major realignment over Israel, breaking decades-old bipartisan consensus and dividing both Republicans and Democrats.

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