1. IMD: India saw fifth driest December in 124 years
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- GS 3: Environment & Ecology / Disaster Management: Climatology and weather phenomena (rainfall variability, Western Disturbances, ENSO–MJO impacts) and their implications for water resources and agriculture.
2. Al Summit prep goal: Beat G20, officials told
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- GS 2: International Relations: India’s engagement with foreign countries and international organisations, including hosting of global summits and diplomatic outreach.
3. PM to launch first Vande Bharat sleeper this month
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- GS 3: Indian Economy (Infrastructure): Development of transport infrastructure with special focus on Railways and high-speed rail projects.
4. After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March
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- GS 3: Science and Technology: Space technology and applications; achievements of Indians in science & technology (ISRO’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme).
5. Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge
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- GS 3: Indian Economy (External Trade & Environmental Economics): Impact of climate-related trade measures (EU’s CBAM) on India–EU trade and Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
6. We used to talk across walls. Now, we are separated by them
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- GS 1: Indian Society: Changes in social relationships, community life and neighbourhood bonds in the context of urbanisation and technology.
6. A birthday party in Bareilly, and a question that haunts
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- GS 2: Indian Polity & Constitution: Fundamental Rights and Duties, secularism, social harmony, constitutional values and citizenship.
7. Gig worker concerns must be addressed fairly
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- GS 3: Indian Economy: Labour issues and employment (welfare, social security and regulation of gig and platform workers in the context of labour reforms).
8. At Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December
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- GS 3: Indian Economy: Government Budgeting, Taxation (GST), and Fiscal Federalism (resource mobilisation and indirect taxes).
9. PFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds to manage NPS
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- GS 3: Indian Economy: Financial sector reforms and social security—pension system regulation (NPS, PFRDA) and banking sector participation.
10. As EU carbon tax kicks in, India's metal exports face price threat
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- GS 3: Environment & Climate Change / International Trade: Impact of EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (carbon tax) on India’s metal exports and industrial competitiveness.
11. Ikkis: The story of 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal & the Battle of Basantar
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- GS 1: Modern Indian History (Post-Independence India): Events and personalities associated with India’s consolidation after Independence, including the 1971 India-Pakistan War and military heroes like 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal.