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Organised by syllabus head — read the brief, then test yourself below
Polity & Governance
Prelims favourite — fix the constitutional provision/Article and the authority involved.
Why are uninsured vehicles not part of crash relief scheme? Supreme Court Taking note that “Compensation to Victims (Interim Relief) Scheme, 2026” has not been notified or publicised, a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan directed the govt to publicise it to ensure awareness. Peo — Times of India
Financial Fraud: EOW Books Six Over INR 60.60 Lakh Irregularities In Dindori Health Office— Free Press Journal
SC stays probe against Vijayan & kin for a week to enable him to move high court Referring to Section 175(4) of BNSS, which requires a report from the public servant’s superior officer before ordering an investigation into a complaint against the public servant for acts done in discharge of official — Times of India
Economy & Finance
Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
Wanted: Local dummies to replace imports in auto crash tests Imported ADAS test dummies may not accurately represent Indian pedestrians and road users. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is now working on locally made alternatives, with research into materials, bo — Livemint
Bond yield rises to 7.44% on higher oil prices, global cues Mumbai: Yields on the 10-year benchmark bond increased 5 basis points from their previous close due to high oil prices to their weakest level since March 2023. The 10-year yield closed at 7.44%, a three-and-a-half year h — Economic Times
Jefferies sees valuation upside in select IT stocks despite muted growth forecast Mumbai: Jefferies sees scope for further valuation gains in select Indian IT stocks despite the sector's sharp October rally, as share prices still reflect weak long-term growth expectations. The brokerage said Infosys a — Economic Times
International Relations
Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
PM Modi, Donald Tusk to Review Bilateral Ties; Several Agreements Expected Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Poland’s counterpart, Donald Tusk, in New Delhi today. Both leaders will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations during their talks and also exchange views on r — News on AIR
Mukesh Ambani hosts Marco Rubio at Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery The visit featured discussions on energy security, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure and opportunities for commercial collaboration between Indian and American companies. — The Hindu BusinessLine
2 Killed, Indian Injured By Houthi Drone Debris At Saudi Oil Facility The ministry said the two people killed were Nepali and Filipino nationals, while the injured were Pakistani and Indian nationals. — NDTV · Latest
Social Issues & Welfare
Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
Why are uninsured vehicles not part of crash relief scheme? Supreme Court Taking note that “Compensation to Victims (Interim Relief) Scheme, 2026” has not been notified or publicised, a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan directed the govt to publicise it to ensure awareness. Peo — Times of India
45 ESIC Medical College Intern Doctors Go On Strike Over Unpaid Stipend In Indore— Free Press Journal
Rajya Shiksha Kendra Issues Notices To DPCS Over Poor UDISE Progress In Madhya Pradesh— Free Press Journal
Environment & Ecology
Prelims staple — link the species/site/treaty and its protection status.
CAQM Reviews Dust Pollution in Delhi, Directs Agencies to Strengthen Mitigation Measures The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held a meeting with Delhi government agencies yesterday to review dust pollution issues and strengthen coordinated action for effective air pollution mitigation in Delhi i — News on AIR
پالا پیٹا کو پنجروں میں قید کرنے والوں کے خلاف کارروائی حیدرآباد ۔ 21 ۔ اکٹوبر : ( سیاست نیوز ) : حیدرآباد پولیس کمشنر وی سی سجنار نے اپنے سوشیل میڈیا کے پلیٹ فارم ایکس پر کہا کہ تلنگانہ کا — سیاست
Pollution, poor sanitation continue to plague Vizag’s South Zone— The Hindu · Visakhapatnam
Science & Technology
Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
RTO Visits To Reduce As Services Go Online, Private Players Gain Bigger Role In Indore— Free Press Journal
Cars to brake on their own: Centre plans AEBS mandate from Oct 2030 As for pre-2030 still-in production models, AEBS would mandatory from Oct 2032. The draft notification, with timelines for different ADAS safety features for cars, would be out soon, people aware of the development said, — Times of India
3,897 customer records found on dark web: SBI PTI New Delhi The country’s largest bank, SBI, on Wednesday said it is investigating the suspected exposure of 3,897 customer records containing personally identifiable information on the dark web, following alerts it re — Navhind Times
Defence & Security
Note the platform/exercise, indigenous content and the forces involved.
C’garh: Surrendered Maoists Dies By Suicide At Naxal Rehab Centre, 1St Such Incident In Bastar Twenty-six-year-old Narsu Boddy alias Naiti was found hanging at the rehabilitation Centre opened for surrendered Maoists at district headquarters of Bijapur, a senior district police officer said. — Deccan Chronicle
Indian nationals in France asked to remain vigilant amid ongoing protests The Indian Embassy in France has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals and visitors to remain vigilant amid ongoing protests and civil unrest across France. Demonstrations over rising living costs have led to — Telangana Today
Drone-linked narco-terror module busted in Jammu; 804 gm heroin; 1.1 kg opium seized “Preliminary investigation has indicated a cross-border nexus. Inquiry is underway to identify the source of the consignment, its intended recipients, and persons involved in the network,” police said. The network came t — Times of India
Geography & Disaster Management
Locate it on the map; recall the physical feature or the agency (NDMA).
Maharashtra may seek deadline extension to file claims and objections under SIR amid drought, migration— TOI · Pune
Farmer activists critise govt for delay in providing drought relief— TOI · Pune
UN warns ‘wrecking ball’ El Nino could trigger global economic shocks The United Nations has warned that a potentially unprecedented El Nino event could trigger extreme heat, droughts, floods and cyclones across Asia, the Pacific, Africa and Latin America, causing humanitarian crises and e — Telangana Today
Reports, Indices & Summits
Near-certain GA question — the publisher, India's rank and the metric.
South Asia Facing Acute Job-Creation Challenge: World Bank Agriculture employs more than 40 percent of the workforce in South Asia including nearly half in India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. — Deccan Chronicle
Three D Y Patil scientists feature in Stanford’s global top 2% rankings— TOI · Pune
Bangladesh Reports Over 1,100 Measles Deaths Amid Worst Global Outbreak This Year Bangladesh is facing the world’s worst measles outbreak this year, with over 2.02 lakh suspected cases and 1,147 deaths reported since mid-March, according to a report citing World Health Organization (WHO) data. Childre — News on AIR · World
Art, Culture & History
Link the site/art form to its state, period and UNESCO/GI status.
Orissa High Court Clears Liquor Shop Near Temple, Dismisses PIL Over Delayed Objection The Orissa High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the permission granted to open a liquor shop near a temple, school, and government institution. The court ruled that the objections were — Pragativadi
Jobless Lovers Turn To Chain Snatching, Arrested A couple from Andhra Pradesh was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly snatching a 30-gram gold chain from a 66-year-old woman near a temple. — Deccan Chronicle
Rohit Pawar seeks Rs 85,000 crore relief package for farmers, review of Kumbh Mela expenditure Latur, Oct 21 (PTI) NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday demanded a financial relief package of Rs 85,000 crore for distressed farmers, agricultural labourers and women in Maharashtra amid drought. He appealed to the go — The Print
Awards & Sports
Quick recall — the winner, the field/event and the host/venue.
Goan transplant recipient strikes gold at HK event Naresh S Panaji Nearly 11 years after an emergency liver transplant saved his life, Goan athlete Umesh N Dhavalikar won four gold medals and a silver at the 6th Hong Kong Transplant and Dialysis Games, held from October — Navhind Times
Vijay congratulates Kasthuri Rajamani for clinching silver medal in 5th Asian Para Games— The Hindu · Tamil Nadu
Under-23 CK Nayudu Trophy: Minaf Sheik, Ankit Kumar, Ayush Ameriya fight but Rajasthan face defeat against Bengal— TOI · Jaipur
Persons & Appointments
Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.
Ensure 'Shubh Labh' In Balance Sheets: RBI Deputy Governor To Financial Institutions The Deputy Governor also said that the Indian financial system enters its next phase from a position of strength. — NDTV Business
RBI MPC flags widening inflationary pressures; two members oppose hawkish stance RBI governor warns of rate hikes as inflation spreads beyond food and fuel — The Hindu · Business
El Nino effect: Prepare micro level contingency plans to avert drinking water, electricity shortages, says Telangana Chief Secretary Special Chief Secretary to the government Jayesh Ranjan said that permission to drill new borewells in Hyderabad should not be granted for construction or other purposes — The Hindu
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