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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.
Bihar Cabinet approves MOU between WRD & NIH, Roorkee for ‘Flood Plain Zone Delineation Study’ Cabinet approves 115 acres of land for a sugar mill and 151.58 acres for other industries. ₹12 crore approved for “Bihar State Games 2026”. Nod for underground road corridor in Patna. — The Hindu
Yet to test legality of logical discrepancy in SIR: Supreme Court— Times of India
Bhopal DGP Kailash Makwana To Retire On November 30 As MP Government Rejects PHQ Proposal For December 2 Exit, Varun Kapoor's Prospects Brighten In Succession Race— Free Press Journal
Economy & Finance
Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
Maldives' Islamabad handshake is a warning India cannot ignore Muizzu’s Pakistan outreach and the two defence MoUs underline why New Delhi must sustain its diplomatic, economic and security engagement with its strategically placed neighbour — The Federal
Goa fire damages shops at Vasco Sunday Market, CM assures support Goa fire damages shops at Vasco Sunday Market, CM assures support — India Today
Silver imports surge at India’s bullion exchange after new licensing rules The surge follows a May decision by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade to move certain categories of silver to the restricted list, requiring importers to obtain authority's licences. — Livemint
International Relations
Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
Maldives' Islamabad handshake is a warning India cannot ignore Muizzu’s Pakistan outreach and the two defence MoUs underline why New Delhi must sustain its diplomatic, economic and security engagement with its strategically placed neighbour — The Federal
Poland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracks Poland and India seek to raise bilateral trade from $6 bn to $10 bn; PM Modi visited Poland in 2024, during which ties were elevated to ‘strategic partnership’; Warsaw is also trying to diversify partnerships as trade im — The Hindu
India-New Zealand trade ties set to scale new heights The India-New Zealand FTA will strengthen trade, investment and professional mobility — The Hindu · Op-Ed
Social Issues & Welfare
Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
Indore Heart Health Alert As Experts Warn Indians Develop Heart Disease 10 Years Earlier, One In Five Heart Attack Patients Aged 20–40— Free Press Journal
Bihar MLC polls: Upper caste candidates dominate election results The Opposition Congress party which had put up its candidates on five seats has failed to win even a single seat in the elections — The Hindu
Environment & Ecology
Prelims staple — link the species/site/treaty and its protection status.
Cyclone ‘Arnab’ LIVE updates | Five killed in Andhra; Telangana extends support to Andhra for restoration works The storm now heads for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal, where heavy rain is forecast — The Hindu
Bihar Cabinet approves MOU between WRD & NIH, Roorkee for ‘Flood Plain Zone Delineation Study’ Cabinet approves 115 acres of land for a sugar mill and 151.58 acres for other industries. ₹12 crore approved for “Bihar State Games 2026”. Nod for underground road corridor in Patna. — The Hindu
Indore Ailing Leopard Rescued From Choral Forest After Villagers Find Big Cat Motionless, Officials Report Repeated Loss Of Consciousness As Veterinary Monitoring Begins— Free Press Journal
Science & Technology
Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
DRDO’s Vikram VT-21 clears key trial milestone, army to test across terrains Indigenous wheeled infantry combat vehicle meets operational requirements in development trials; tracked variant also under testing — TOI · Pune
Two cheat man of ₹18,000 using fake UPI app; one arrested— TOI · Pune
IIT-H Start-Up Showcases Indigenous 5G And 6G Technologies To Modi Modi visited the start-up’s stall at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday, where he saw demonstrations of technologies developed through IIT Hyderabad’s research eco — Deccan Chronicle
Defence & Security
Note the platform/exercise, indigenous content and the forces involved.
DRDO’s Vikram VT-21 clears key trial milestone, army to test across terrains Indigenous wheeled infantry combat vehicle meets operational requirements in development trials; tracked variant also under testing — TOI · Pune
Defence Life Certificate Camp at 3 Centres The Digital Life Certificate 5.0 campaign is being conducted at the Office of the CDA, No. 1, Staff Road, Secunderabad, and 2 SPARSH service centres at Mudfort in Secunderabad and Masab Tank in Hyderabad. — Deccan Chronicle
India Closely Monitoring Tehran Talks Involving Pakistan, Says Centre The statement comes amid reports of discussions in Tehran aimed at de-escalating regional tensions and securing a ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi group, with Iran reportedly facilitating negotiations. — NDTV
Geography & Disaster Management
Locate it on the map; recall the physical feature or the agency (NDMA).
Bihar Cabinet approves MOU between WRD & NIH, Roorkee for ‘Flood Plain Zone Delineation Study’ Cabinet approves 115 acres of land for a sugar mill and 151.58 acres for other industries. ₹12 crore approved for “Bihar State Games 2026”. Nod for underground road corridor in Patna. — The Hindu
GI testing capacity doubles for Kashmir crafts Srinagar, Oct 28: The Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) at the Craft Development Institute (CDI), Srinagar, has recorded a sharp rise in the testing of Geographical Indication (GI) products, espec — Kashmir Reader
Cyclone Arnab: 17 Odisha districts affected by heavy rain, Gajapati worst hit As many as 2,245 pregnant women were shifted to nearby health centres, while 931 babies were born during the disaster — The Hindu
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 Gain Momentum In MP's Ujjain As UDA, Indian Overseas Bank Sign ₹643 Crore Loan MoU For Temple, Ghat And Pilgrim Infrastructure— Free Press Journal
CM reviews safety prep for upcoming festivals— TOI · Kolkata
UNESCO expert committee seeks stronger community participation in Hampi conservation— The Hindu · Karnataka
Awards & Sports
Quick recall — the winner, the field/event and the host/venue.
On makeover mode: KIFF set to get new trophy, Sandip Ray redesigns logo— TOI · Kolkata
World Wrestling C'ships: India script history as Neelam, Kajal settle for silver India’s Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi created history by winning silver medals at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, becoming the first Indian women to reach finals at the same edition. Kajal narrowly lost 6- — Times of India
Three-Time Asian Para Games Gold Medalist Neeraj Yadav Found Dead New Delhi: The death of three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav has plunged Indian para-athletics community into mourning. The 42-year-old athlete, a prominent figure in the F55 category, was found dead a — Odisha Bytes
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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