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GS 1The Government of India has formally identified and standardized the names of 28 strategic locations and geographical features in the Union Territory of Ladakh on the official [Survey of India] map. This includes crucial friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) such as Gogra and Hot Spring, which were central to the 2020 military standoff with China.
GS 3The [Ministry of Finance] released its Monthly Economic Review (MER) for September, projecting India's real GDP growth at 7.3% for Q2 FY27. Despite domestic resilience, the report highlighted significant external risks to capital inflows, specifically citing uncertainties in US trade relations, volatile crude oil prices, and the lack of an "India angle" in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom.
GS 2Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell on the sidelines of the [G20] Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee. The discussions focused on expediting the [Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement] (CECA) and reviewing the progress of the [Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement] (ECTA).
GS 2Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, representing India at the [G20] Trade Ministers' Meeting in the US, countered American assertions regarding structural excess capacity in Indian manufacturing and defended India's stance on eliminating forced labour in global supply chains. He emphasized that trade measures must align with [World Trade Organization (WTO)] rules and should not be based on unilateral presumptions.
GS 2Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts towards a mutual settlement of the Ukraine conflict, noting Modi's consistent engagement on the issue. Putin also commended India's cultural diversity and unity, highlighting the coexistence of numerous languages alongside Hindi.
GS 3The [HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index] (PMI) for India's manufacturing sector rose to a seven-month high of 55.1 in September, up from 52.8 in August. This expansion indicates a strengthening of both domestic and export demand, leading to increased production, new orders, and a resumption of hiring within the manufacturing sector.
A proposed visit by the [Joint Parliamentary Committee] (JPC) examining the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills to interact with [Supreme Court] judges has sparked a debate on the **separation of powers**. The opposition raised concerns that consulting sitting judges on the constitutional validity of a pending Bill blurs the lines between legislative and judicial functions, as the same law could later face judicial review.
GS 1Recent horrific incidents of sexual violence against women and minors in Delhi and its vicinity have highlighted the persistent failure to ensure women's safety in public spaces. Despite the introduction of new laws, funds, and schemes post the 2012 Nirbhaya case, the [National Crime Records Bureau] (NCRB) data reveals an 80% surge in crimes against women from 2012 to 2024.
GS 2The article analyses the political landscape in Sri Lanka two years after the 2022 mass uprisings (Janata Aragalaya) that ousted former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. It evaluates the performance of the current administration under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) and his National People's Power (NPP) coalition, highlighting their focus on economic stability, anti-corruption efforts, and the mixed public reception regarding their progress toward systemic political change.
GS 3The [Government of Karnataka] has introduced the [Sustainable Data Centre Policy 2026-2031] to regulate the environmental impact of the growing data centre industry, primarily driven by the expansion of Artificial Intelligence. The policy aims to achieve 1 GW capacity by 2031 while incentivizing the use of renewable energy and treated water to address concerns over high energy and water consumption associated with these facilities.
