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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.
Ajay Devgn moves Bombay High Court against FDA notice over Vimal Elaichi advertisements The FDA said on October 30 that its proceedings against three actors had ended and that the matter would go before the Joint Commissioner for adjudication — The Hindu
Madras High Court Advocates Association challenges 1965 Union Cabinet decision to continue English as common language for Supreme Court and all High Courts Says, the 1965 decision came to its notice only in 2025 pursuant to details obtained by a lawyer under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — The Hindu
ED Arrests Armstrong Exchange Founder Over Alleged Online Betting Scam The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Armstrong Exchange founder Sagar Dash in connection with an alleged online gaming and betting… — Inc42
Economy & Finance
Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
Indore Road Accident: 2 Finance Company Branch Managers Killed After Speeding Crane Rams Motorcycle Near Navda Panth Bridge, Driver Flees— Free Press Journal
India must build oil reserves, reduce energy imports amid global trade shocks: C Rangarajan Geopolitical tensions and disruptions to international trade have underscored the need for stronger domestic capabilities and greater economic resilience — The Hindu BusinessLine
Indian professionals vital to US economy; visa restrictions could hurt communities: Indiaspora The diaspora organisation has urged political leaders to recognise foreign professionals’ economic contributions and reconsider measures affecting skilled immigration — The Hindu BusinessLine
International Relations
Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
Vibrant Goa: IPBinks MoUs worth Rs 8,600 crore NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday made a strong appeal to delegates at the valedictory session of the three-day Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit to do business in the state, disclosing that th — Navhind Times
During Balen Shah's first India visit, Nepal to seek aid, investment— Times of India
70,000 Security Personnel Deployed Across France as Student Unions Call for Nationwide Campus Blockades Amid Escalating Protests France deployed approximately 70,000 security personnel on Saturday, October 31, 2026, preparing for a third consecutive weekend of widespread anti-government demonstrations coinciding with Halloween celebrations. The h — Pragativadi
Social Issues & Welfare
Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
India and Turkey propose plans to move grain shipments through Black Sea, says Rubio The proposals come amid growing concerns over shipping disruptions, food security and maritime safety across key international waterways and strategic regions — The Hindu BusinessLine
Indore 311 App Gets 'Know Your Safai Mitra' Feature, Residents Can Now Track Sanitation Workers' Attendance And Submit Feedback— Free Press Journal
Bihar man found hanging, girlfriend locked in room; posed as siblings to rent house Bihar man found hanging, girlfriend locked in room; posed as siblings to rent house — India Today
Environment & Ecology
Prelims staple — link the species/site/treaty and its protection status.
Bhopal's Kerwa, Kaliasot Reservoir Survey Data Handover Stalled Over ₹7.88 Lakh Payment Dispute, NGT Encroachment Assessment Delayed— Free Press Journal
El Nino to warm India this month PTI New Delhi Above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of India in November, except for some regions along foothills of the Himalayas where normal to below-normal maximum temperatures are expected, th — Navhind Times
BJP leaders in PMC to approach CM to seek adequate water for city till next monsoon— TOI · Pune
Science & Technology
Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
Vande Bharat Sleeper to cut Varanasi-Delhi travel time to 8-9 hours: Yogi Adityanath New railway services and infrastructure upgrades are expected to improve passenger convenience, regional connectivity and freight movement across Uttar Pradesh. — The Hindu BusinessLine
Indore 311 App Gets 'Know Your Safai Mitra' Feature, Residents Can Now Track Sanitation Workers' Attendance And Submit Feedback— Free Press Journal
Goan cashew waste finds potential use in lightweight ballistic shield NT Reporter Panaji A composite material developed using cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), extracted from cashew-processing waste, and natural bamboo fibre has shown promising potential in lightweight ballistic protection, — Navhind Times
Defence & Security
Note the platform/exercise, indigenous content and the forces involved.
3 Kukis shot dead in Manipur gunfight Three Kuki men were killed in Manipur gunfire as Meitei and Naga groups rallied in Imphal to scrap the SoO pact with Kuki-Zo armed groups. — Hindustan Times
Delhi HC nixes NIA plea, upholds bail to J&K terror conspiracy accused— Times of India
ED arrests four more accused, including Myanmar national, in cross-border drug network Chintuang was a Myanmar-based supplier of the 49.1 kg methamphetamine consignment seized in August 2025, while Lalrammuana was the main handler and Jabrul Haque its intended receiver at Damchhera-Kanhmun border; Abu Sale — The Hindu
Geography & Disaster Management
Locate it on the map; recall the physical feature or the agency (NDMA).
Bhopal's Kerwa, Kaliasot Reservoir Survey Data Handover Stalled Over ₹7.88 Lakh Payment Dispute, NGT Encroachment Assessment Delayed— Free Press Journal
As drought forces migrant cane cutters out early to distant Tamil Nadu, children yearn for their return home before Diwali— TOI · Mumbai
₹120 cr lifeline: Telangana rolls out drought plan amid El Nino fears— TOI · Hyderabad
Reports, Indices & Summits
Near-certain GA question — the publisher, India's rank and the metric.
Rupee should be India’s ‘first line of defense’ against energy shock: IMF Washington, October 31 (IANS): The International Monetary Fund has said the rupee should be India’s “first line of defense” against the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, signalling a preference for exchange r — Morung Express
India's poverty will be down from 14.2% to 12.1% in 2 years: World Bank— Times of India
Total ban on taking multi-crop land for industry is bad idea. Govt should adopt a case-by-case approach and focus on compensation: Niti Aayog vice-chairman— TOI · Kolkata
Art, Culture & History
Link the site/art form to its state, period and UNESCO/GI status.
India readies a new soft power playbook India plans to promote its cultural heritage through joint UNESCO nominations, beginning with Chhath Mahaparv alongside Mauritius. Other proposals span shared historical sites and traditions, while government initiatives — Livemint
MP Foundation Day 2026 | CM Mohan Yadav Envisions Prosperous, Self-Reliant Madhya Pradesh Built On Glorious Heritage And Inclusive Development— Free Press Journal
Devotees worried over conduct of Kandasashti festival at Kandakottam temple— The Hindu · Tamil Nadu
Awards & Sports
Quick recall — the winner, the field/event and the host/venue.
Glenn Phillips on the brink of breaking world record vs India Phillips has scored 276 runs in the ongoing series. His tally includes the 107 he made off 49 balls in the fourth T20I on Friday (October 30). He needs another 56 runs in the final match to break the all-time record. — Times of India
IOA’s election Code of Conduct bars criticism of ‘private life’ of candidates, publicity The election to pick 10 members of the Athletes' Commission of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be held on November 3, while the polls to choose eight SOMs will be held on November 9 — The Hindu
Three from Prajwal Revanna SIT awarded MHA medals for investigation (Pls take photos of 3 officers, filed by Murali) — The Hindu · Karnataka
Persons & Appointments
Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.
10L turnout target, 4,000 cops, 200 CCTV: Delhi braces for INDIA bloc's anti-CEC rally— Times of India
Opposition holds ‘impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar; BJP terms it ‘drama’ The 3.5-hour-long show, attended by more than 250 opposition lawmakers, was held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence at Rajaji Marg. — Hindustan Times
Sanjay Gupta passes away: Family discovered late filmmaker in the morning after incident Mumbai, October 31 (IANS) According to the Mumbai Police, the family members of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta discovered him the following morning and alerted the police after he passed away aged 59 by falling in the bathroom o — Morung Express
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