1. Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor attains criticality; defining step: PM
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GS 3: Science & Technology (Developments in Nuclear Technology & India’s Three-Stage Nuclear Programme)

2. Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states
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GS 2: Polity & Governance: Issues relating to federal structure, devolution of finances, Finance Commission, and Centre–State financial relations.

3. With Piprahwa relics, Leh’s Buddhist history comes home
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GS 1: Indian Heritage & Culture: Spread of Buddhism, relic traditions, and cultural linkages of regions like Ladakh with Central Asia and ancient trade routes.

4. US and Israel don’t get Iran. Their prospects of a military victory are weak
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GS 2: International Relations: Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India’s interests; global geopolitics (West Asia conflicts, Strait of Hormuz, Iran nuclear issue).

5. With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter
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GS 3: Environment & Ecology (Air Pollution, Urban Environmental Management, Climate Change Mitigation Policies)

6. For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role
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GS 2: International Relations: West Asia crisis, China’s foreign policy & role of emerging powers in global geopolitics and maritime security (chokepoints like Hormuz & Bab-el-Mandeb).

7. Karnataka law affirms absolute right of adults to choose partners
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GS 2: Polity & Governance: Issues related to Fundamental Rights (Right to choose partner under Article 21), social justice (honour killings), and role of State legislations.

8. Why RBI is likely to keep rates steady and revise inflation, growth forecasts
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GS 2: Polity & Governance (Fundamental Rights: Right to choose partner, honour killing, role of State legislations & social justice issues).

9. SEBI eyes push to upskill independent directors, deepen corporate governance
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GS 3: Indian Economy: Capital Market Regulation & Corporate Governance (Role of Securities and Exchange Board of India)