GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceSharp drop in complaints received by Lokpal from peak of 2,469 in 2022-23 to 233 this year, Pg1Lokpal faces scrutiny as complaints plummet from 2,469 to 233 amid concerns over transparency and extravagance.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceSharp drop in complaints received by Lokpal from peak of 2,469 in 2022-23 to 233 this year, Pg1Lokpal faces scrutiny as complaints plummet from 2,469 to 233 amid concerns over transparency and extravagance.
GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementSeason’s first cyclonic storm likely to cross A.P. coast in two days, Pg1Cyclone 'Michaung' threatens Andhra Pradesh coast with heavy rainfall; NDRF mobilized, zero-casualty goal emphasized by NCMC.GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementSeason’s first cyclonic storm likely to cross A.P. coast in two days, Pg1Cyclone 'Michaung' threatens Andhra Pradesh coast with heavy rainfall; NDRF mobilized, zero-casualty goal emphasized by NCMC.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian DiasporaKin struggle to make contact with Indians stuck in Russian war zone, Pg9Families plead for rescue as Indians are allegedly forced to fight in Russia-Ukraine war zone after deceptive recruitment.GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS2: Indian DiasporaKin struggle to make contact with Indians stuck in Russian war zone, Pg9Families plead for rescue as Indians are allegedly forced to fight in Russia-Ukraine war zone after deceptive recruitment.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyCentre announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar for scientific achievements, Pg9Centre announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar winners, including Vigyan Ratna for Jayant Narlikar, amidst transparency concerns over selection process.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyCentre announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar for scientific achievements, Pg9Centre announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar winners, including Vigyan Ratna for Jayant Narlikar, amidst transparency concerns over selection process.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorProgress in India’s health parameters, says Nadda, Pg11India witnesses significant strides in healthcare: TB incidence declines by 17.7%, medical seats surge to 1,29,000, colleges rise to 819.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorProgress in India’s health parameters, says Nadda, Pg11India witnesses significant strides in healthcare: TB incidence declines by 17.7%, medical seats surge to 1,29,000, colleges rise to 819.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: E GovernanceGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: E GovernanceGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesCentre plans to safeguard traditional media amid digital disruption: Minister, Pg11Centre to safeguard traditional media through reforms in radio, TV, DTH sectors amid digital disruption; TRP guidelines being formulated.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: E GovernanceGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: E GovernanceGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesCentre plans to safeguard traditional media amid digital disruption: Minister, Pg11Centre to safeguard traditional media through reforms in radio, TV, DTH sectors amid digital disruption; TRP guidelines being formulated.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIndia’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11India's largest 2000-MW Subansiri hydropower project begins test run after environmental concerns, aiming for self-reliant energy future.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIndia’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11India's largest 2000-MW Subansiri hydropower project begins test run after environmental concerns, aiming for self-reliant energy future.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS2: Health SectorGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS2: Health SectorBeware the sugar trap when you’re cooling yourself on a hot day, Pg13Rising temperatures linked to increased sugar consumption, disproportionately affecting low-income groups, reveals study; India faces malnutrition risks.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS2: Health SectorGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS2: Health SectorBeware the sugar trap when you’re cooling yourself on a hot day, Pg13Rising temperatures linked to increased sugar consumption, disproportionately affecting low-income groups, reveals study; India faces malnutrition risks.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGoogle’s AI for drug discovery is a win for scientific research, Pg13Google's AI discovers novel cancer drug use, showcasing AI's potential in accelerating scientific breakthroughs and pharmaceutical research.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGoogle’s AI for drug discovery is a win for scientific research, Pg13Google's AI discovers novel cancer drug use, showcasing AI's potential in accelerating scientific breakthroughs and pharmaceutical research.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: World HistoryPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: World HistoryPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life‘Underground mosquito’ is no urban marvel, Pg13DNA analysis reveals 'London Underground mosquito' originated in West Asia millennium ago, pre-adapted for urban subways, clarifying West Nile virus spread.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: World HistoryPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: World HistoryPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life‘Underground mosquito’ is no urban marvel, Pg13DNA analysis reveals 'London Underground mosquito' originated in West Asia millennium ago, pre-adapted for urban subways, clarifying West Nile virus spread.
GS 2: International RelationsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Indian DiasporaWhat has the U.S. clarified on H-1B visas?, Pg 14.The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a clarification on October 20 easing some concerns over the recently announced H-1B visa processing fee hike and rule changes. The clarification exempts certain foreign students and visa holders seeking status changes or extensions from paying the new $1,000 processing fee.GS 2: International RelationsGS2: Indian DiasporaGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Indian DiasporaWhat has the U.S. clarified on H-1B visas?, Pg 14.The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a clarification on October 20 easing some concerns over the recently announced H-1B visa processing fee hike and rule changes. The clarification exempts certain foreign students and visa holders seeking status changes or extensions from paying the new $1,000 processing fee.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentWhat is Google’s ‘quantum advantage’ leap?, Pg14.Researchers from Google, MIT, Stanford, and Caltech have published two papers in Nature (October 22) claiming a verifiable display of “quantum advantage” using Google’s Willow quantum processor, asserting that it outperformed the world’s fastest supercomputer on specific complex computations.GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentWhat is Google’s ‘quantum advantage’ leap?, Pg14.Researchers from Google, MIT, Stanford, and Caltech have published two papers in Nature (October 22) claiming a verifiable display of “quantum advantage” using Google’s Willow quantum processor, asserting that it outperformed the world’s fastest supercomputer on specific complex computations.
GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationHave ‘green’ crackers brought down pollution?, Pg14.In the lead-up to Deepavali 2025, debates have resurfaced over whether “green crackers”—fireworks developed by CSIR-NEERI to reduce particulate emissions—have effectively reduced air pollution levels in India, especially in the National Capital Region (NCR).GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationHave ‘green’ crackers brought down pollution?, Pg14.In the lead-up to Deepavali 2025, debates have resurfaced over whether “green crackers”—fireworks developed by CSIR-NEERI to reduce particulate emissions—have effectively reduced air pollution levels in India, especially in the National Capital Region (NCR).
GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsTrump’s Asia return, East Timor’s entry to mark ASEAN summit, Pg16ASEAN summit to welcome East Timor as 11th member; Trump's Asia return highlights regional security, trade, and geopolitical shifts.GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsTrump’s Asia return, East Timor’s entry to mark ASEAN summit, Pg16ASEAN summit to welcome East Timor as 11th member; Trump's Asia return highlights regional security, trade, and geopolitical shifts.
GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasCombat squadron strength dwindles, Govt looks at plan to upgrade Su-30MKIs, Pg 1With the MiG-21 aircraft retired last month, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fighter squadron strength has fallen to 29 squadrons against the sanctioned 42. To address this capability gap, the government is considering a major upgrade of the Su-30MKI fleet, which forms the backbone of the IAF’s air combat force.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasCombat squadron strength dwindles, Govt looks at plan to upgrade Su-30MKIs, Pg 1With the MiG-21 aircraft retired last month, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fighter squadron strength has fallen to 29 squadrons against the sanctioned 42. To address this capability gap, the government is considering a major upgrade of the Su-30MKI fleet, which forms the backbone of the IAF’s air combat force.
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 InterestsUS–China trade talks constructive, to resume today: Treasury official, Pg 14. The United States and China resumed trade negotiations in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, described as “constructive” by a U.S. Treasury official. The talks are part of broader efforts to de-escalate trade tensions and reach a mutually beneficial trade deal amid ongoing economic frictions.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 InterestsUS–China trade talks constructive, to resume today: Treasury official, Pg 14. The United States and China resumed trade negotiations in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, described as “constructive” by a U.S. Treasury official. The talks are part of broader efforts to de-escalate trade tensions and reach a mutually beneficial trade deal amid ongoing economic frictions.
GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS1: Art FormsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS1: Art FormsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChina’s golden monkeys debut at European zoos, possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’, Pg 13China has sent its endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys to European zoos for the first time, marking what observers describe as a potential new phase of “animal diplomacy” following decades of “panda diplomacy.” The move coincides with the 60th anniversary of China–France diplomatic relations.GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS1: Art FormsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS1: Art FormsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChina’s golden monkeys debut at European zoos, possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’, Pg 13China has sent its endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys to European zoos for the first time, marking what observers describe as a potential new phase of “animal diplomacy” following decades of “panda diplomacy.” The move coincides with the 60th anniversary of China–France diplomatic relations.
GS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete, warns Malaysia, Pg 14.At the ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan warned that ASEAN’s long-held neutral stance is increasingly under strain due to intensifying geopolitical competition among major powers — notably the U.S. and China — in the Indo-Pacific region.GS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete, warns Malaysia, Pg 14.At the ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan warned that ASEAN’s long-held neutral stance is increasingly under strain due to intensifying geopolitical competition among major powers — notably the U.S. and China — in the Indo-Pacific region.
GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementSevere Cyclone Montha heads towards Andhra, CM puts top officials on alert, Pg 11.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert as Severe Cyclone Montha, formed over the Bay of Bengal, is set to make landfall near the Andhra–Odisha coast around October 28. Both states have begun disaster preparedness and evacuation measures.GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementSevere Cyclone Montha heads towards Andhra, CM puts top officials on alert, Pg 11.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert as Severe Cyclone Montha, formed over the Bay of Bengal, is set to make landfall near the Andhra–Odisha coast around October 28. Both states have begun disaster preparedness and evacuation measures.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovt set to hike print media ad rates by 26%, reform TRP ratings, Pg1.The Government of India plans to increase advertisement rates for print media by 26% and introduce reforms in television TRP (Television Rating Points) measurement, aiming to support the struggling traditional media sector amid digital competition and post-election media restructuring.GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovt set to hike print media ad rates by 26%, reform TRP ratings, Pg1.The Government of India plans to increase advertisement rates for print media by 26% and introduce reforms in television TRP (Television Rating Points) measurement, aiming to support the struggling traditional media sector amid digital competition and post-election media restructuring.
