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GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Will consider plea to revive NJAC, end Collegium system of judicial appointments: CJI, Pg1

Supreme Court to consider plea seeking revival of NJAC, challenging Collegium system's validity and demanding transparency in judicial appointments.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Fighting the fire, Pg6

COP30 concludes in Brazil, emphasizing implementation of Paris Agreement amidst challenges in achieving climate goals and global cooperation.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

​Limited room, Pg6

Rupee depreciates 7% amidst global pressures; RBI intervenes with forex swaps, but long-term solutions needed for economic stability.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Presidential opinion versus the federal structure, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses Presidential reference on Governor's powers, raising concerns over federalism erosion and potential subjugation of states.

GS 3: EconomyGS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

World Bank expert calls for expansion of coal and power, Pg7

World Bank suggests boosting coal, power sectors alongside oil exploration to tackle India's energy challenges post-1975.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

The INO that wasn’t and the JUNO that is, Pg7

China's JUNO neutrino observatory completed as India's INO project faces delays due to public concerns and bureaucratic hurdles.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Trade unions, farmers body protest against new labour codes, Pg12

Trade unions and farmer groups protest new labour codes, alleging anti-worker provisions and demanding immediate repeal to protect worker's rights.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS3: Money Laundering and its PreventionGS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Govt. justifies move to impose ban on online money games, Pg12

Centre defends online gaming ban citing money laundering, terror funding, and addiction, impacting 45 crore users and ₹2,000 crore losses.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Basics of Cyber Security

WiFi signals can quietly surveil you, says study, PgII

Study reveals WiFi beamforming's privacy risks: identifying individuals through gait with 99.5% accuracy using unencrypted broadcast reports.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC frowns on 'growing trend' of own benches reversing Court orders, Pg1

Supreme Court raises concerns over increasing trend of benches overturning prior verdicts, potentially undermining court's authority and constitutional principles.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Forest Survey had red-flagged but Govt took green shield off 90% Aravalli Hills (Forest Survey of India underlined importance of lower hills as barriers to sand, dust flowing east; Secretary says SC appreciated panel's recommendations), Pg1

Aravalli Hills face increased mining risks as government's new 100m height definition excludes 90% of hills, warns FSI report.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Rare earth, Pg2

Government approves ₹7,200 crore scheme boosting domestic rare earth permanent magnet (REPM) production, aiming for 6,000 MTPA capacity.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Protest against labour codes, Pg3

Trade unions protest against Centre's four labour codes, citing concerns over worker rights and social security provisions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Biotechnology

Tata Memorial finds way to kill drug-resistant cancer cells, Pg7

Tata Memorial discovers key to eliminate drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancer cells by targeting FSP1 and GPX4 molecules.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Reform-oriented India trusted by investors, says PM at Safran event, Pg9

PM Modi highlights India's investment potential, citing reforms like GST, IBC, and single-window clearance, attracting investors and boosting manufacturing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS2: Education SectorGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Bringing back Indian-origin faculty will need changes in policy, culture, Pg10

Government plans scheme to attract Indian-origin faculty with grants, addressing brain drain and boosting research ecosystem in premier institutions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: IT and Computers

India must choose digital sovereignty or submit to the new, subtle digital raj, Pg11

Article advocates for India's digital sovereignty amidst global data dominance, urging strategic policies to foster indigenous digital capabilities and economic growth.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Health Sector

Connect the dots: Mental health & reproductive rights, Pg11

Courts grapple with mental health in abortion cases, raising concerns over reproductive rights and women's autonomy under MTP Act.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

IMF reclassifies India's FX regime as 'crawl-like', Pg15

IMF reclassifies India's exchange rate regime to 'crawl-like' after review, citing limited flexibility and potential for greater volatility absorption.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘2.5-3% subsidy benefits likely under IES’, Pg15

Interest Equalisation Scheme offers 2.5-3% subsidy to boost exports amidst global trade headwinds, capped at ₹50 lakh annually.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI planning monthly release of balance of payments data: Dy Guv, Pg15

RBI plans monthly Balance of Payments data release with 40-day lag, enhancing economic monitoring and transparency from Q1FY26.

GS 1: Modern HistoryGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

How November 26 came to be celebrated as India's 'Constitution Day', Pg17

November 26th commemorates India's Constitution adoption in 1949, celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015 to promote constitutional values.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Education Sector

What is Centre's Bill to constitute single higher education authority, Pg17

Centre proposes HECI Bill 2025, a single higher education regulator merging UGC, NCTE, AICTE, aiming autonomy and reduced red tape.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Hayli Gubbi eruption: Why some volcanoes eject lava, others spew smoke and ash, Pg17

Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts after 12,000 years; eruption type determined by magma viscosity and silica content.

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