1. India becomes world’s largest rice producer, surpassing China.
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- GS-3: Agriculture / Food Security: India’s food security position, global food supply chains, improvements in agricultural productivity
2. IMD issues cold wave alert across northern and central India
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- GS-1: Geography / Disaster Management: western disturbances, importance of early warning systems and disaster preparedness.
3. Centre accelerates Chenab hydropower projects in Jammu & Kashmir
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- GS-3: Infrastructure / Energy: renewable energy generation, improve regional energy security, and boost economic development
4. Maoists surrender to security forces in Chhattisgarh, signalling weakening LWE influence
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- GS-3: Internal Security / Left Wing Extremism: rehabilitation policies, sustained counter-insurgency operations, role of development initiatives, community engagement
5. SC intervenes in law degree denial by private university
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- GS-2: Judiciary / Education Rights: concerns over arbitrary decision-making, students’ educational rights, principles of natural justice
6. Human–wildlife conflict highlighted after wild elephant sighting in Jharkhand
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- GS-3: Environment / Wildlife Management: deforestation, wildlife management, community-based conservation strategies
7. US seizes oil tanker linked to Venezuela; Russia sends naval support
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- GS-2: International Relations / Geopolitics: escalating geopolitical tensions, great-power competition in global maritime spaces
8. SEBI to enhance regulatory oversight of AI and advanced technology in financial markets
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- GS-3: Economy – Financial Regulation: emerging technologies in financial markets, fintech innovations and digital trading platforms
9. BHU launches SWAYAM courses in science, engineering & medicine
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- GS-2: Education Policy / Digital Learning: quality higher education, emphasis on digital learning, inclusivity, and lifelong education
10. India projected to grow GDP at 7.4% in FY 2025-26
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- GS-3: Economy – GDP Growth & Policy: public capital expenditure, macroeconomic stability, fastest-growing major economies globally
11. Advanced GDP estimates exceed forecasts; growth led by investment & services
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- GS-3: Economy – Macroeconomics: growth led by capital formation, improving private investment, service-led growth model
12. Rajasthan MLA Jaykrishn Patel probed by Assembly Ethics Committee over alleged ₹20 lakh bribery
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- GS-4: Ethical theme: Integrity, accountability in public office, conflict of interest