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GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

India posts 8.2% Q2 GDP growth, tops six quarters, Pg1

India's Q2 GDP surges to 8.2%, a six-quarter high, fueled by manufacturing and services sectors amid mixed expert reactions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Putin to visit India for annual summit next week, Pg1

Putin's India visit focuses on trade deficit, defence cooperation, and S-500 acquisition amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

​Data deficiencies, Pg6

IMF flags 'C' grade for India's national accounts due to outdated base year impacting economic surveillance and policy effectiveness.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityEthicsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7

Supreme Court acquittals expose flaws in death penalty cases, highlighting investigative lapses and the need for police reforms and compensation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

India seals deal with U.S. on support for Seahawks, Pg8

India finalizes ₹7,995 crore deal with U.S. for Seahawk helicopter support amid trade tensions, enhancing naval capabilities.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

India launches ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ to provide relief supplies to Sri Lanka, Pg8

India initiates 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' dispatching INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri with relief for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, reaffirming 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Navy to hold International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam in Feb., Pg10

Indian Navy to host International Fleet Review 2026, bolstering maritime diplomacy and regional cooperation amid evolving security challenges.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Delay in getting syntactic foam hits Samudrayaan, Pg10

India's Samudrayaan mission faces delays due to syntactic foam procurement; 500-meter dive postponed to April next year.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Putin in India on Dec 4-5; defence ties, trade on table (ANNUAL BILATERAL SUMMIT), Pg1

Putin's India visit aims to bolster defence, trade ties amidst Ukraine war and US tariffs, fostering strategic partnership.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting

GDP growth tops outlook, at six-quarter high of 8.2% (CEA Nageswaran expects growth to be at least 7% in 2025-26), Pg1

India's GDP surges to 8.2% in Q2 FY26, exceeding expectations; CEA forecasts 7% growth for fiscal year.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Education Sector

Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2

Rajya Sabha MP urges referral of Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 to parliamentary panel for thorough review.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4

Delhi's groundwater faces severe heavy metal contamination; uranium levels rank third highest nationally, posing significant health risks.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Govt to foreclose contracts if no delivery in a year: Defence Secy, Pg9

Defence Ministry enforces strict contract terms: Non-delivery within a year leads to foreclosure, ensuring accountability and timely military procurement.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

India, US sign Rs 7,995-cr deal for MH60R Navy chopper support, Pg9

India inks Rs 7,995-cr deal with US for MH60R helicopter maintenance, boosting naval capabilities and self-reliance through indigenous support.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Aravallis are precious, need SC's shield, Pg10

Supreme Court accepts controversial definition shrinking Aravalli area by 90% in Rajasthan, raising fears of ecological damage and unsustainable mining.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS2: Health Sector

Time to revisit lessons from drive against TB, polio, HIV, Pg10

India's NAP 2.0 targets antimicrobial resistance through citizen engagement, mirroring success in polio, HIV, and TB control programs.

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

A golden surge that may not hold, Pg11

Gold prices surge to record highs amid global uncertainty, impacting inflation, imports, and investment strategies, posing challenges for policymakers.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

In a multipolar world, technology is power, Pg11

Australia, Canada, and India form ACITI partnership to counter techno-nationalism through resilient supply chains and AI development.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12

CISF enhances Parliament security with revised posting policy, extending tenure to four years and mandating psychological assessments for personnel.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Bharat NCAP 2.0: How it could impact vehicle and pedestrian safety, Pg13

Bharat NCAP 2.0 draft enhances vehicle safety with pedestrian protection and revised crash tests, impacting ratings and standards.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Government Budgeting

Fiscal deficit hits 52.6% of full year target at Oct end, Pg13

India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹8.25 lakh crore by October, hitting 52.6% of the full-year target for FY26.

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

Bank deposit growth slips to 7-qtr low of 9.9% in Q2, Pg13

Bank deposit growth hits 7-quarter low at 9.9% in Q2 FY26, RBI data reveals shift in deposit patterns.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Ahead of MoSPI revision, IMF retains 'C' grade for India's GDP data series, Pg13

IMF maintains 'C' grade for India's GDP data, citing methodological weaknesses ahead of MoSPI's revision to new base year 2022-23.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

India's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist neighbour, Pg14

India initiates 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' dispatching INS Vikrant and INS Udalgiri with aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, facing unprecedented disaster.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Can new labour codes help weakest states of India prosper?, Pg16

New labour codes aim to boost job creation and formalization, potentially transforming economically weaker states like UP and Bihar.

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