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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.
Need to balance right to free speech, privacy: Supreme Court— Times of India
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹7,500 Crore Advance Relief For 1.5 Crore Farmers Ahead Of Diwali— Free Press Journal
Cabinet secretary lists 12 types of secretaries: File throwers, latecomers, etc— Times of India
Economy & Finance
Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
Electronics manufacturing employs 25 lakh people in country: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that electronics manufacturing employs 25 lakh people in the country and mobile manufacturing alone employs 12 lakh people. Fact-checking and rejecting a News Report, — News on AIR
India would have grown 8% but for external shocks: RBI— Times of India
Maharashtra Cyber Department Arrests 23-Year-Old In ₹4.97 Lakh Online Stock Investment Fraud— Free Press Journal
International Relations
Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
India invites Pakistan for SCO civilisational dialogue forum meet next month— Times of India
BRICS Forum adopts joint declaration; condemns Pahalgam attack, seeks UNSC reforms New Delhi, Oct 27: The two-day conclave of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum on Tuesday adopted a joint declaration strongly condemning the 2025 Pahalgam attack and all acts of terrorism as it pledged to combat the menace in — Kashmir Reader
Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise Concludes, Strengthens Maritime Cooperation The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026), hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, concluded on 26 October 2026, further strengthening longstanding maritime cooperation and ope — DD News
Social Issues & Welfare
Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
MP Cabinet Approves ₹8,225 Crore For Development Schemes, Allocates ₹2,050 Crore For Forest Conservation And ₹3,378 Crore For Irrigation— Free Press Journal
12 Sgr residents allegedly duped of ₹16.78 lakh in investment scheme Charge-sheet filed Srinagar, Oct 27: The Crime Branch Kashmir’s Special Crime Wing has filed a charge-sheet against a Ghaziabad resident accused of cheating 12 Srinagar residents of ₹16.78 lakh through a purported forex — Kashmir Reader
UTAA plans state-wide campaign for ST political reservation Margao: The United Tribals Associations Alliance (UTAA) will hold a meeting on Saturday to plan a state-wide campaign demanding political reservation for Goa’s Scheduled Tribe (ST) community. Addressing a press conferenc — Navhind Times
Environment & Ecology
Prelims staple — link the species/site/treaty and its protection status.
Mumbai Air Pollution: BMC To Crack Down On Construction Dust, Probe Suspicious AQI Readings; Green Diwali Campaign Planned— Free Press Journal
Cyclone Arnab landfall continues along Andhra coast, 4 rescued from floodwaters Cyclone Arnab landfall continues along Andhra coast, 4 rescued from floodwaters — India Today
Cyclone Arnab LIVE Updates: Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall, Eastern States See Heavy Rainfall Cyclone Arnab LIVE Updates: According to a Met Department update, the storm will cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. The crossing is expected between 2 am and 4 am. — NDTV
Science & Technology
Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
Exclusive: QwikBuild Raises $2.3 Mn To Expand Enterprise AI Platform Bengaluru-based enterprise AI startup QwikBuild has raised $2.3 Mn (around ₹22 Cr) in a pre-seed funding round led by Japanese… — Inc42
Build AI to secure systems, serve humanity: PM Modi— Times of India
India Inc wants AI talent to transform mfg space— Economic Times
Defence & Security
Note the platform/exercise, indigenous content and the forces involved.
LG Sinha chairs Unified Headquarters Meeting, reviews security scenario in J&K ‘Foolproof counter-strategy must choke off logistical, financial support for terrorists’ Srinagar, Oct 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar and — Kashmir Reader
BRICS Forum adopts joint declaration; condemns Pahalgam attack, seeks UNSC reforms New Delhi, Oct 27: The two-day conclave of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum on Tuesday adopted a joint declaration strongly condemning the 2025 Pahalgam attack and all acts of terrorism as it pledged to combat the menace in — Kashmir Reader
Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise Concludes, Strengthens Maritime Cooperation The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026), hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, concluded on 26 October 2026, further strengthening longstanding maritime cooperation and ope — DD News
Geography & Disaster Management
Locate it on the map; recall the physical feature or the agency (NDMA).
Cyclone Arnab landfall continues along Andhra coast, 4 rescued from floodwaters Cyclone Arnab landfall continues along Andhra coast, 4 rescued from floodwaters — India Today
CM, Cong Govt Incompetence Led To Drought: KTR Criticising the Chief Minister for “prioritising trips to Delhi over addressing the hardships faced by farmers,” Rama Rao said Revanth Reddy was not a “regular” Chief Minister, but rather a “renewal” Chief Minister who c — Deccan Chronicle
Monsoon deficit bites: 365 mandals across T declared drought-hit 17% Monsoon Deficit, Shrinking Reservoir Storage Trigger Relief Measures — TOI · Hyderabad
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.
Indore Ranji Trophy 2026 Saransh Jain Takes 13 Wickets As MP Crush Bihar By Innings And 174 Runs, Climb To Third— Free Press Journal
Karteek-Laxmi in Tennis Third Round Sai Karteek Ganta and Laxmi Siri Dandu of Telangana advanced to the third round of the RITZ National Mixed Doubles Tennis Championship — Deccan Chronicle
India beat Tanzania 48-20 to enter Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship semifinals India secured a place in the semifinals of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship with a 48-20 win over Tanzania in Ahmedabad. Neeraj Narwal led the raiding effort with 12 points as India prepares to face Sri La — Telangana Today
Persons & Appointments
Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.
Indore Congress Holds Jan Sangharsh Rally Alleging Vote Theft, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation And Ballot Paper Elections— Free Press Journal
An Open Letter To The Incoming Chief Secretary: A Fair Pay Structure For J&K’s Patwaris Mohd Amin Mir To The Incoming Chief Secretary Dr Sajan Singh Yadav (IAS) Government of Jammu and Kashmir Respected Sir, As you prepare to assume office as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on November 1, the Jammu and — Kashmir Reader
Noted dancer Sreedevi Rajan passes away at 84— The Hindu · Kerala
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