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12Nov 2026

70% India Stations Report Severe PM2.5

ACROSS INDIA, 70% OF STATIONS REPORTED ‘SEVERE’ PM2.5 READINGS Syllabus: GS-3: Environment and Ecology, Environmental Pollution, Air Quality Management, Disaster Management and Public Health. Why in the News? Widespread Pollution: Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that nearly 70% of air quality monitoring stations reporting during Deepavali recorded peak PM2.5 levels in …

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12Nov 2026

5 New Marine Nematodes Found in Kerala

FIVE NEW MARINE NEMATODE SPECIES DISCOVERED ALONG KERALAM COAST WHY IN THE NEWS ? Scientific Discovery: Researchers from the University of Kerala have discovered five new species of free-living nematodes in mangrove sediments along the Kerala coast. Research Significance: The discovery marks the first confirmed record of the genus Pseudochromadora in the Arabian Sea, expanding …

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12Nov 2026

India Proposes Uniform Healthcare Registration

INDIA PROPOSES UNIFORM REGISTRATION NORMS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHY IN THE NEWS ? New Regulations: The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), under the Union Health Ministry, has proposed draft regulations for registering allied and healthcare professionals. Public Consultation: The framework introduces provisional registration, bridge courses and competency assessments to ensure uniformity, transparency …

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12Nov 2026

MUDRA Credit Guarantee Extended Till 2031

GOVERNMENT EXTENDS MICRO CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME UNTIL 2031 WHY IN THE NEWS ? Cabinet Approval: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years, until March 2031. Financial Support: The scheme will facilitate approximately ₹12.6 lakh crore in PM Mudra loans, strengthening collateral-free credit access …

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12Nov 2026

Gravitational Wave Astronomy: Statistical Era

GRAVITATIONAL WAVE ASTRONOMY ENTERS ITS STATISTICAL ERA WHY IN THE NEWS ? New Development: Gravitational-wave astronomy is entering a statistical era as improved detectors collect data on hundreds of black-hole mergers. New Catalogue: An international scientific collaboration released an expanded catalogue containing 390 candidate events, helping researchers understand black-hole populations, their formation and evolution, and …

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12Nov 2026

Turning Battery Waste Into Mineral Wealth

TURNING BATTERY WASTE INTO STRATEGIC MINERAL WEALTH SYLLABUS: GS-2:  Government Policies and Interventions, International Relations and Strategic Partnerships,India and Global Resource Security GS-3: Science and Technology,Environmental Pollution and Degradation,Conservation of Natural Resources,Waste Management,Infrastructure and Industrial Development,Circular Economy WHY IN THE NEWS? At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 13, 2026, Prime Minister …

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12Nov 2026

Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya: Education & Reform

MAHAMANA MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA: EDUCATION AND NATIONAL REFORM WHY IN THE NEWS ? Death Anniversary: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his death anniversary. Remembering Legacy: They highlighted his contributions to education, social harmony, national development and the integration of …

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11Nov 2026

Climate Justice Beyond Major Emitters at COP31

Climate Justice Beyond Major Emitters: Recognising the Responsibility of Super-Affluent Countries at COP31 Syllabus: GS – 2 – Climate Justice , Environmental Sustainability Focus : The editorial examines the unequal distribution of climate responsibility by highlighting the role of affluent lifestyles and consumption patterns in global warming. It argues for expanding climate accountability beyond major …

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11Nov 2026

Asian Political Parties Urge Respect for International Law

ASIAN POLITICAL PARTIES CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW RESPECT WHY IN THE NEWS ? The International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) unanimously adopted the Seoul Declaration during its 13th General Assembly, held from November 4–6, 2026. It called for respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law amid rising geopolitical tensions. SEOUL DECLARATION: KEY …

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11Nov 2026

UGC Equity Regulations Face Discrimination Review

UGC EQUITY REGULATIONS FACE REVIEW OVER DISCRIMINATION CONCERNS WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Union government informed the Supreme Court that it is considering a committee to review the UGC Equity Regulations, 2026. The regulations, intended to prevent caste-based discrimination in higher education, faced legal challenges over their definitions and potential misuse. UGC EQUITY REGULATIONS …

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