1. India becomes world’s largest rice producer, surpassing China.
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GS-3: Agriculture / Food Security: India’s food security position, global food supply chains, improvements in agricultural productivity

2. IMD issues cold wave alert across northern and central India
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GS-1: Geography / Disaster Management: western disturbances, importance of early warning systems and disaster preparedness.

3. US seizes oil tanker linked to Venezuela; Russia sends naval support
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GS-2: International Relations / Geopolitics: escalating geopolitical tensions, great-power competition in global maritime spaces

4. BHU launches SWAYAM courses in science, engineering & medicine
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GS-2: Education Policy / Digital Learning: quality higher education, emphasis on digital learning, inclusivity, and lifelong education

5. India projected to grow GDP at 7.4% in FY 2025-26
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GS-3: Economy – GDP Growth & Policy: public capital expenditure, macroeconomic stability, fastest-growing major economies globally

6. Advanced GDP estimates exceed forecasts; growth led by investment & services
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GS-3: Economy – Macroeconomics: growth led by capital formation, improving private investment, service-led growth model