1. India outlines BRICS roadmap amid global trade uncertainties
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- UPSC Usage: GS-II (International Relations) – BRICS relevance, South-South cooperation, India’s strategic autonomy, impact of protectionism, BRICS objectives, members, NDB
2. Delhi Police launches large-scale crackdown on organised crime ahead of Republic Day
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- UPSC Usage: GS-III (Internal Security) – Police modernisation, organised crime, urban security management, Ethics – Rule of law, accountability
3. Anti-corruption probe ordered in government hospital tendering process
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- UPSC Usage: GS-II (Governance) – Transparency, public procurement, institutional accountability; GS-IV – Ethics in public administration
4. Bank closures for regional harvest festivals highlight federal cultural diversity
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- UPSC Usage: GS-I (Indian Culture) – Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal, Festivals, regional variations; GS-II – Federalism & administrative coordination
5. Schools shut across North India due to cold wave and festival holidays
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- UPSC Usage: GS-I (Society) – Climate impact on education; GS-II – Right to Education, disaster preparedness
6. India pushes climate finance and adaptation agenda at global platforms
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- UPSC Usage: GS-III (Environment) – Climate finance, adaptation vs mitigation, UNFCCC, COP commitments
7. Centre reviews border infrastructure projects in Ladakh sector
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- UPSC Usage: GS-III (Security) – Border management, infrastructure as strategic deterrence, Border regions, strategic passes
8. Election Commission gears up for upcoming urban local body elections
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- UPSC Usage: GS-II (Polity) – Local self-government, SEC vs ECI, 73rd & 74th Amendments
9. Railways expands semi-high-speed Amrit Bharat services
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- UPSC Usage: GS-III – Infrastructure development, logistics efficiency, Railway reforms, dedicated freight corridors
10. Animal welfare concerns raised after mass killing of stray dogs
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- UPSC Usage: GS-III – Biodiversity & animal ethics; GS-IV – Compassion, ethical governance, Animal Welfare Board of India
11. Government pushes digital monitoring of healthcare infrastructure
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- UPSC Usage: GS-II – Health governance, e-governance, National Health Mission, digital health initiatives
12. RBI holiday framework shows regional flexibility in banking operations
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- UPSC Usage: GS-III – Banking administration, RBI regulation, RBI functions, banking holidays
13. Republic Day security arrangements intensified nationwide
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- UPSC Usage: GS-III – Internal security, multi-agency coordination, CAPFs, intelligence agencies
14. India highlights Global South priorities in multilateral diplomacy
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- UPSC Usage: GS-II – Global South, development diplomacy, NAM, G-77
15. Seasonal migration patterns linked to agricultural cycles resurface in policy debate
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- UPSC Usage: GS-I – Migration, demography; GS-II – Social justice, labour reforms