1. India outlines BRICS roadmap amid global trade uncertainties
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UPSC Usage: GS-II (International Relations) – BRICS relevance, South-South cooperation, India’s strategic autonomy, impact of protectionism, BRICS objectives, members, NDB

2. Delhi Police launches large-scale crackdown on organised crime ahead of Republic Day
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UPSC Usage: GS-III (Internal Security) – Police modernisation, organised crime, urban security management, Ethics – Rule of law, accountability

3. Anti-corruption probe ordered in government hospital tendering process
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UPSC Usage: GS-II (Governance) – Transparency, public procurement, institutional accountability; GS-IV – Ethics in public administration

4. Schools shut across North India due to cold wave and festival holidays
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UPSC Usage: GS-I (Society) – Climate impact on education; GS-II – Right to Education, disaster preparedness

5. Railways expands semi-high-speed Amrit Bharat services
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UPSC Usage: GS-III – Infrastructure development, logistics efficiency, Railway reforms, dedicated freight corridors

6. Animal welfare concerns raised after mass killing of stray dogs
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UPSC Usage: GS-III – Biodiversity & animal ethics; GS-IV – Compassion, ethical governance, Animal Welfare Board of India

7. RBI holiday framework shows regional flexibility in banking operations
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UPSC Usage: GS-III – Banking administration, RBI regulation, RBI functions, banking holidays

8. Republic Day security arrangements intensified nationwide
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UPSC Usage: GS-III – Internal security, multi-agency coordination, CAPFs, intelligence agencies