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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.
Indore Water Supply To Be Affected In 19 Overhead Tank Zones On October 27 As Narmada Phase I And II Pumps Shut For Pipeline Repairs— Free Press Journal
Centre Questions MP Police Dial-112 Response Time Of 22 Minutes, State Officials Say Current Average Is 12 Minutes— Free Press Journal
Police Bust Prostitution Racket, 3 Foreign Women Held From Madhapur Flat Madhapur inspector Subba Rao stated that all three women are from Uzbekistan. They arrived in India via Nepal and travelled from Delhi to Hyderabad with the help of a Delhi-based agent named Nayak. — Deccan Chronicle
Economy & Finance
Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
India consumer and retail deals rise 31 pc in Q3 2026: Grant Thornton Bharat IPOs and QIPs account for 51 per cent of total deal value as jewellery, apparel, personal care and e-commerce attract investor interest. — The Federal
Jio IPO delivers smaller payday for bankers than other mega offerings Mumbai: Mukesh Ambani-backed Jio Platforms' blockbuster IPO generated a smaller fee pool for investment bankers than several recent large public offerings. The telecom operator paid ₹196 crore in fees to its bankers, equ — Economic Times
Retail investors return to equities with Rs 10,572 crore buying in September Mumbai: Retail investors returned to the secondary market in September after sitting out two months on the trot, buying equities worth ₹10,572 crore as an oil spike induced a sharp market correction after the first week. — Economic Times
International Relations
Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
India, US Conclude Most Trade Pact Talks, Fine-Tuning Agreement: Piyush Goyal India and the US have concluded most discussions on the proposed bilateral trade agreement and are now fine-tuning the pact, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, signalling progress in negotiations — NDTV
مکہ معاہدہ کے ممالک کے وفد کا دورہ تہران ‘ ایرانی قائدین سے بات چیت تہران 26 اکٹوبر ( ایجنسیز ) مشرق وسطی میں بڑھتی کشیدگی کے دوران سعودی عرب ‘ ترکیہ اور پاکستان کے اعلی دفاعی عہدیداروں نے ایران کا دورہ کیا اور ایران — سیاست
برازیل میں لولا ڈی سلوا چوتھی بار صدر منتخب ریو ڈی جنیریو 26 اپریل ( ایجنسیز ) برازیل کے صدارتی انتخابات میں لوئیز اناسیو لولا ڈی سلوا نے کامیابی حاصل کرکے چوتھی مرتبہ صدر کا عہدہ سنبھال لیا ہے، — سیاست
Social Issues & Welfare
Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
Banking on women: Welfare turns into a BJP-SP cash-promise war ahead of UP polls As the BJP and SP compete with financial promises for women, immediate cash benefits are taking precedence in the campaign over longer-term welfare guarantees — The Federal
Madhya Pradesh Medical Colleges Face Faculty Shortage As 30 Professors Near Retirement, 3,571 Doctor Posts Remain Vacant— Free Press Journal
Indore MGM Medical College Residents Accuse Neurosurgery HOD Of Calling Them 'Donkeys' And 'Stupid' Before Patients, Allege Exam Threats— Free Press Journal
Environment & Ecology
Prelims staple — link the species/site/treaty and its protection status.
SC pulls up Rajasthan over Jojari river pollution, warns of CBI probe Supreme Court had earlier directed the State government to “seal and dismantle” all illegal and unauthorised discharge points into the river, including bypass arrangements, manholes, chambers, pipelines and conduit — The Hindu
طوفان ارنب ‘ کل ساحل ’ یانم ‘ سے ٹکرانے کا اندیشہ آندھراپردیش میں شدید بارش کا امکان ۔ احتیاطی اقدامات کیلئے مرکز کی ہدایتنئی دہلی، 26 اکتوبر (یو این آئی) کابینہ سکریٹری ڈاکٹر ٹی وی سومناتھن نے بحران کے بندوبست سے — سیاست
Bombay HC Pulls Up Civic, Police Authorities Over Delayed Air And Noise Pollution-Control Measures In Mumbai; Cites Enforcement Gaps— Free Press Journal
Science & Technology
Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
Maharashtra must build quantum technology, patent capabilities: Chandrakant Patil— TOI · Pune
India Hosts CIML Meeting for First Time, Focuses on Global Measurement Standards India is hosting the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) from 26 to 28 October in New Delhi, marking the first time the country is hosting this prestigious international meeting of the I — DD News
Amaravati set to leapfrog in quantum computing race; unit to be inaugurated in Feb 2027— TOI · Hyderabad
Defence & Security
Note the platform/exercise, indigenous content and the forces involved.
China, Pak psyop against Indians? Spurt in fake news amid LAC face-off reports China, Pak psyop against Indians? Spurt in fake news amid LAC face-off reports — India Today
Lawrence Bishnoi shifted to high-security Ahmedabad jail block housing 2008 blasts convicts— Times of India
Rajnath outlines roadmap for defence self-reliance New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India’s bid to achieve ‘aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in defence is entering the “second phase” as he called on all associated stakeholders to develop top-end an — Navhind Times
Geography & Disaster Management
Locate it on the map; recall the physical feature or the agency (NDMA).
Riot-Control Forces Airlifted To Arunachal Pradesh After Anti-Dam Protests Arunachal Pradesh Police have called in two Rapid Action Force (RAF) companies from Navi Mumbai to Pasighat as reinforcements. — NDTV
CM Vijay inspects Chembarambakkam reservoir; stresses on round-the-clock monitoring The Chief Minister inspected the sluice gates, water intake tower and bund areas and held detailed review on the lake’s current water level, inflow and available flood cushion — The Hindu · Chennai
Gujarat declares 4 districts drought-hit Farmers To Get ₹17,000 Aid, 150 Days Of Work — TOI · Ahmedabad
Reports, Indices & Summits
Near-certain GA question — the publisher, India's rank and the metric.
Farm Fires Are Rising: How Much Do They Add To Delhi's Pollution? Data from the Daily AQI bulletin of the Central Pollution Control Board show that the 24-hour average air quality index in many cities across northern India is worse than in much of southern India. — NDTV
El Nino May Worsen Mumbai's Air Pollution, Expert Warns On October 24, Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) reportedly touched 322, placing it in the very poor category, while Delhi recorded 176. — NDTV · Latest
Public investment powers India’s GDP growth; structural reform must sustain it IMF ups India’s forecast to 7 pc, cuts global outlook; fiscal-monetary coordination looks promising, but slow private investment, hidden debt could test it — The Federal
Art, Culture & History
Link the site/art form to its state, period and UNESCO/GI status.
Simhastha 2028 Preparations In Ujjain Get ₹539 Crore Boost As MP CM Mohan Yadav Launches Road Widening, Temple Redevelopment And Gateway Projects— Free Press Journal
Kuttiadi eyes river circuit to tap tourism potential The proposed projects include a heritage walking trail and a happiness park in Kuttiadi; birdwatching, farm tourism and a walkway at Cherandathur Chira — The Hindu · Kerala
NAGA WOMEN’S RIGHTS: Why Customary Laws Need Urgent Review Though ancient, Naga customary laws are comprehensive, encompassing not only punitive measures for crimes but also issues relating to marriage, property, inheritance and child custodyMonalisa ChangkijaVarious forms of la — Morung Express
Awards & Sports
Quick recall — the winner, the field/event and the host/venue.
Ujjain Artist Siddharth Bhagchandani Sets Four World Records With 111-Metre Mandana Painting Depicting Shiv Baraat In Just 32 Hours— Free Press Journal
Jaipur's erstwhile royal Padmanabh Singh performs puja on the occasion of Vijaydashami— TOI · Jaipur
70th National School Games 2026: Jaipur girl Tanishtha Jodha wins bronze medal in taekwondo— TOI · Jaipur
Persons & Appointments
Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.
EC Defends SIR in SC, Says Form 6 Not Changed A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is scheduled to hear on Tuesday petitions against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the decisions taken by the poll panel during the SIR — Deccan Chronicle
SHRC calls for checks on private clinics after boy’s death following tonsil surgery in Kannur The Commission issued the directive to the Additional Chief Secretary, Health department, asking the authorities to verify the qualifications and registration of doctors and other staff working at such clinics. — The Hindu
CEC can be removed only like a Supreme Court judge, ECI tells top court A common affidavit filed for the EC, CEC Kumar and Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi say that any attempt to restrain the CEC’s functioning is contrary to the 2023 Act; asserts that Form 6 was not amended; West Ben — The Hindu
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