GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Health SectorM.P. and Kerala ban cough syrup brand; Centre starts inspection of pharma units in six States, Pg1Cough syrup scare: States ban Coldrif amid DEG contamination concerns; Centre launches multi-state pharma unit inspections for quality assurance.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Health SectorM.P. and Kerala ban cough syrup brand; Centre starts inspection of pharma units in six States, Pg1Cough syrup scare: States ban Coldrif amid DEG contamination concerns; Centre launches multi-state pharma unit inspections for quality assurance.
GS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIsrael ‘eases Gaza strikes’ after Trump’s peace push, Pg1.Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s mediation efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Israel eased its bombing campaign in Gaza City, marking a possible first step toward implementing the U.S.-brokered peace plan.GS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIsrael ‘eases Gaza strikes’ after Trump’s peace push, Pg1.Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s mediation efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Israel eased its bombing campaign in Gaza City, marking a possible first step toward implementing the U.S.-brokered peace plan.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBritish PM to visit India next week, Pg11British PM's India visit aims to bolster trade ties, discuss global issues amidst Gaza and Ukraine conflicts.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBritish PM to visit India next week, Pg11British PM's India visit aims to bolster trade ties, discuss global issues amidst Gaza and Ukraine conflicts.
GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityUPSC set to release answer keys after Civil Service prelims, Pg11UPSC to release provisional answer keys post-prelims, addressing transparency concerns raised in Supreme Court petition regarding Civil Services exam.GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityUPSC set to release answer keys after Civil Service prelims, Pg11UPSC to release provisional answer keys post-prelims, addressing transparency concerns raised in Supreme Court petition regarding Civil Services exam.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationPunjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationPunjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.
GS 3: EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthTextile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.The Indian textile industry has urged the government to remove the anti-dumping duty (ADD) on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) — a key input for manufacturing polyester yarn and fabrics — citing increased production costs and dependency on imports.GS 3: EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthTextile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.The Indian textile industry has urged the government to remove the anti-dumping duty (ADD) on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) — a key input for manufacturing polyester yarn and fabrics — citing increased production costs and dependency on imports.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGreener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13Rice University's flash Joule heating with chlorination extracts rare-earth elements from e-waste with 90% purity, slashing energy use and emissions.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGreener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13Rice University's flash Joule heating with chlorination extracts rare-earth elements from e-waste with 90% purity, slashing energy use and emissions.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorThe case to rethink India’s influenza vaccination strategy, Pg13Experts advocate biannual influenza vaccination in India to combat dual-peak outbreaks, urging government inclusion in UIP for wider coverage.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorThe case to rethink India’s influenza vaccination strategy, Pg13Experts advocate biannual influenza vaccination in India to combat dual-peak outbreaks, urging government inclusion in UIP for wider coverage.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsWhat explains lifespans in different species?, Pg13Study reveals sexual selection, not just chromosomes, drives lifespan differences in mammals and birds across 528 and 648 species.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsWhat explains lifespans in different species?, Pg13Study reveals sexual selection, not just chromosomes, drives lifespan differences in mammals and birds across 528 and 648 species.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space TechnologyWebb Space telescope spots potential ‘dark stars’, Pg13James Webb Telescope discovers potential 'dark stars' fueled by dark matter annihilation, challenging star formation theories and early universe understanding.GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space TechnologyWebb Space telescope spots potential ‘dark stars’, Pg13James Webb Telescope discovers potential 'dark stars' fueled by dark matter annihilation, challenging star formation theories and early universe understanding.
GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsSTAY INFORMED, STAY EMPOWEREDDelhi Police releases simplified guide comparing old IPC/CrPC sections with new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita/Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita sections.GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsSTAY INFORMED, STAY EMPOWEREDDelhi Police releases simplified guide comparing old IPC/CrPC sections with new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita/Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita sections.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsPM welcomes leadership of Trump, calls it decisive progress, Pg1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s leadership in facilitating progress on the U.S.-brokered Gaza peace initiative, after Hamas agreed in principle to key terms of the 20-point plan. Modi termed the development “decisive progress” toward peace and stability in the region.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsPM welcomes leadership of Trump, calls it decisive progress, Pg1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s leadership in facilitating progress on the U.S.-brokered Gaza peace initiative, after Hamas agreed in principle to key terms of the 20-point plan. Modi termed the development “decisive progress” toward peace and stability in the region.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorCough syrup, Pg1.Cough syrup contamination kills ten children in Madhya Pradesh; government halts sales of implicated drug due to toxic chemical.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorCough syrup, Pg1.Cough syrup contamination kills ten children in Madhya Pradesh; government halts sales of implicated drug due to toxic chemical.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSurviving landmine blasts to reaching podium, Pg1.Army Para Athletes overcome landmine injuries, clinch historic medals at World Para Athletics Championships, showcasing resilience and sportsmanship.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSurviving landmine blasts to reaching podium, Pg1.Army Para Athletes overcome landmine injuries, clinch historic medals at World Para Athletics Championships, showcasing resilience and sportsmanship.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.₹1.82-lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets with banks, regulators to be claimed through 'Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar' campaign.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.₹1.82-lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets with banks, regulators to be claimed through 'Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar' campaign.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyMonths after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.UK PM Starmer's India visit on Oct 8-9 to boost FTA, discuss trade, and global issues with PM Modi.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyMonths after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.UK PM Starmer's India visit on Oct 8-9 to boost FTA, discuss trade, and global issues with PM Modi.
GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityUPSC to SC: Will give provisional answer key after preliminary test, Pg7.UPSC to release provisional answer key post-prelims, responding to SC petition for transparency and timely grievance redressal.GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityUPSC to SC: Will give provisional answer key after preliminary test, Pg7.UPSC to release provisional answer key post-prelims, responding to SC petition for transparency and timely grievance redressal.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Investment ModelsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Investment ModelsIndia-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.India-EFTA trade deal strengthens economic ties amid global trade uncertainties, with EFTA pledging $100 billion investment in India.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Investment ModelsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Investment ModelsIndia-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.India-EFTA trade deal strengthens economic ties amid global trade uncertainties, with EFTA pledging $100 billion investment in India.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorTHE FIBRE FIX, Pg19.Research highlights fibre's crucial role in gut health, chronic disease prevention, and the importance of balanced protein-fibre diets for overall well-being.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorTHE FIBRE FIX, Pg19.Research highlights fibre's crucial role in gut health, chronic disease prevention, and the importance of balanced protein-fibre diets for overall well-being.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Health SectorGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Health SectorWhy carb dependence is pushing us to diabetes, Pg22.ICMR study reveals high carb diets increase diabetes risk; advocates for protein-rich, diverse food policies and dietary changes.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Health SectorGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Health SectorWhy carb dependence is pushing us to diabetes, Pg22.ICMR study reveals high carb diets increase diabetes risk; advocates for protein-rich, diverse food policies and dietary changes.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Education SectorGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Education SectorWhy is a spectre of empty classrooms looming?, Pg14.Tamil Nadu has sought a review of the Supreme Court’s September 1, 2025 judgment mandating that all in-service teachers from Classes 1–8 in non-minority schools must clear the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) within two years or face compulsory retirement. Several States have raised concerns about the feasibility and implications of this order.GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Education SectorGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Education SectorWhy is a spectre of empty classrooms looming?, Pg14.Tamil Nadu has sought a review of the Supreme Court’s September 1, 2025 judgment mandating that all in-service teachers from Classes 1–8 in non-minority schools must clear the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) within two years or face compulsory retirement. Several States have raised concerns about the feasibility and implications of this order.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWhat is Nagaland’s job quota issue?, Pg14.An organisation of five “advanced” tribes in Nagaland has sought a review of the State’s 48-year-old job reservation policy that grants special quotas to seven “Backward Tribes (BTs).” The move has sparked a political and social standoff, with the government forming a review panel amid opposition from backward tribe groups.GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWhat is Nagaland’s job quota issue?, Pg14.An organisation of five “advanced” tribes in Nagaland has sought a review of the State’s 48-year-old job reservation policy that grants special quotas to seven “Backward Tribes (BTs).” The move has sparked a political and social standoff, with the government forming a review panel amid opposition from backward tribe groups.
GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementHow is India responding to crowding disasters?, Pg14.On September 27, 2025, a political rally led by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district turned tragic when a crowd crush killed 41 people, mostly young adults. The incident has triggered national concern over the lack of scientific and statutory crowd management laws in India.GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementHow is India responding to crowding disasters?, Pg14.On September 27, 2025, a political rally led by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district turned tragic when a crowd crush killed 41 people, mostly young adults. The incident has triggered national concern over the lack of scientific and statutory crowd management laws in India.
