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NEW Mint Mon 09 Nov 2026 09:16:07 PM

What is WuXi AppTec? Why Chinese biotech giant was removed from Pentagon's military list

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WuXi AppTec is a major Chinese contract research, development, and manufacturing organization providing R&D services to global life-sciences industries. The US Department of Defense officially removed the firm from its Section 1260H military list after a Washington federal court enjoined enforcement, ruling its designation was arbitrary and unsupported by evidence.
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Focus Area Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Supply Chains WuXi AppTec US-China Relations National Security Biosecure Act
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What is WuXi AppTec? Why Chinese biotech giant was removed from Pentagon's military list

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Defence & Security DAILY PRACTICE 09/11/2026 UPSC CSE

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With reference to corporate espionage and national security, consider the following statements:

  1. Corporate espionage involves the unauthorised acquisition of confidential commercial or technological information.
  2. Advanced semiconductor technologies have strategic significance for defence and national security.
  3. Corporate espionage can occur only through cyberattacks and cannot involve human intelligence.
  4. Private technology companies have no responsibility for protecting sensitive technological information from espionage.

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  • b
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  • d
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NEW The Hindu Mon 09 Nov 2026 09:12:49 PM

Cardiologists seek review of DGHS order banning re-use of single-use medical devices to reduce angioplasty costs

SUMMARY
Cardiologists are seeking a review of the DGHS directive banning the reuse of single-use medical devices, including cardiac catheters. While the ban targets infection risks, doctors argue that regulated, scientifically validated reprocessing reduces angioplasty costs. They advocate for strict safety protocols to keep cardiac care affordable without compromising patient outcomes.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Medical Device Regulation Angioplasty Single-Use Medical Devices DGHS Guidelines
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Cardiologists seek review of DGHS order banning re-use of single-use medical devices to reduce angioplasty costs

Cardiologists seek review of DGHS order banning re-use of single-use medical devices to reduce angioplasty costs

Cardiologists seek review of DGHS order banning re-use of single-use medical devices to reduce angioplasty costs

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 09 Nov 2026 05:00:06 PM

India must deliver on its blue-economy promise

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India’s blue economy offers major opportunities through fisheries, maritime trade and green energy. Realising this potential requires effective policy implementation, stronger domestic shipbuilding, ocean conservation and inclusive coastal development to ensure sustainable economic growth, employment generation and long-term environmental protection.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Blue Economy Maritime Infrastructure Deep-Sea Fisheries Coastal Development Marine Biodiversity
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India must deliver on its blue-economy promise

India must deliver on its blue-economy promise

India must deliver on its blue-economy promise

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NEW Mint Mon 09 Nov 2026 04:53:06 PM

Fingerprint failures, airport queues: Why IBM is facing EU lawsuit? Smart Border System case explained

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The European Union sued IBM, Atos, and Leonardo over delays regarding the Entry/Exit System. Designed to track non-Schengen travelers digitally using biometrics, this initiative faced multiple postponements. While the lawsuit targets corporate contractual failures, the broader rollout has sparked public friction due to occasional airport biometric hardware glitches and long waiting queues.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Biometric Identification Facial Recognition Fingerprint Technology Digital Border Management Entry/Exit System (EES)
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Fingerprint failures, airport queues: Why IBM is facing EU lawsuit? Smart Border System case explained

Fingerprint failures, airport queues: Why IBM is facing EU lawsuit? Smart Border System case explained

Fingerprint failures, airport queues: Why IBM is facing EU lawsuit? Smart Border System case explained

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NEW The Indian Express Mon 09 Nov 2026 04:16:10 PM

Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport, identity card to return to Bangladesh

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Ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has requested a new passport and national identity card to facilitate her return to Bangladesh. Living in exile in India since August 2024, her legal team is coordinating official paperwork despite Dhaka's demands for extradition. Hasina plans to return this December to face pending legal proceedings and political battles.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area India-Bangladesh Relations Sheikh Hasina Extradition Treaty Passport and Citizenship Rights Diplomatic Relations
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Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport, identity card to return to Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport, identity card to return to Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport, identity card to return to Bangladesh

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NEW Mint Mon 09 Nov 2026 04:16:07 PM

Indian travellers can avail 10% discount on UPI payments at Dubai Duty Free — Check offer cap, other details

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Indian travellers visiting Dubai can receive a 10 percent discount on purchases at Dubai Duty Free when using India's Unified Payments Interface. The maximum discount is capped at AED 100 per transaction. To benefit from this offer, tourists must ensure that UPI International is activated on banking apps before completing payments at airport outlets.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Unified Payments Interface (UPI) NPCI NPCI International (NIPL) Digital Payments
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Indian travellers can avail 10% discount on UPI payments at Dubai Duty Free — Check offer cap, other details

Indian travellers can avail 10% discount on UPI payments at Dubai Duty Free — Check offer cap, other details

Indian travellers can avail 10% discount on UPI payments at Dubai Duty Free — Check offer cap, other details

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 09 Nov 2026 04:16:03 PM

SC directs Rajasthan to frame policy for financial assistance to industries setting up ZLD plants

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The Supreme Court directed the Rajasthan government to formulate a policy providing financial assistance to industries installing Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plants. ZLD technology ensures no wastewater is released into the environment. The court emphasized encouraging industries to adopt eco-friendly practices by offering subsidies or incentives, reducing pollution in water bodies.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Industrial Wastewater Treatment Jojari-Luni-Bandi River System Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs)
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SC directs Rajasthan to frame policy for financial assistance to industries setting up ZLD plants

SC directs Rajasthan to frame policy for financial assistance to industries setting up ZLD plants

SC directs Rajasthan to frame policy for financial assistance to industries setting up ZLD plants

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NEW Gadgets 360 Mon 09 Nov 2026 03:53:20 PM

Nvidia Probes Whether CEO Jensen Huang Was Target of Foreign Spying

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Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. The probe follows reports of Huang's extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed suspected of being a Chinese intelligence asset. Nvidia stated there is no evidence that national security was compromised.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Cyber Espionage Economic Espionage Semiconductor Industry Artificial Intelligence Intellectual Property Rights
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Nvidia Probes Whether CEO Jensen Huang Was Target of Foreign Spying

Nvidia Probes Whether CEO Jensen Huang Was Target of Foreign Spying

Nvidia Probes Whether CEO Jensen Huang Was Target of Foreign Spying

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NEW Mint Mon 09 Nov 2026 03:53:10 PM

LTCG tax: India taxes capital gains. These countries don't: Singapore, Hong Kong and more

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While India levies long-term capital gains tax, several global financial hubs offer 0% capital gains tax to attract international wealth. Jurisdictions like Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, Monaco, and Switzerland exempt personal investment gains from taxation. However, countries such as Singapore and Switzerland may tax these gains if trading is classified as professional income.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Capital Gains Taxation Tax Policy International Tax Systems Foreign Investment
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LTCG tax: India taxes capital gains. These countries don't: Singapore, Hong Kong and more

LTCG tax: India taxes capital gains. These countries don't: Singapore, Hong Kong and more

LTCG tax: India taxes capital gains. These countries don't: Singapore, Hong Kong and more

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 09 Nov 2026 03:30:42 PM

Keralam CM uses Ramayana movie to promote 'Jatayu paara', world's largest bird sculpture

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan skillfully leveraged the massive hype surrounding the film Ramayana to highlight Jatayu Earth’s Center in Kollam, home to the world's largest bird sculpture. Citing Jatayu’s mythical bravery in protecting Sita, Vijayan actively promoted Jatayu Paara as a symbol of women's honor and a premier eco-tourism destination for global travelers visiting India.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
Focus Area Ramayana Indian Mythology Cultural Tourism Heritage Conservation Jatayu Sculpture Kerala Tourism
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Keralam CM uses Ramayana movie to promote 'Jatayu paara', world's largest bird sculpture

Keralam CM uses Ramayana movie to promote 'Jatayu paara', world's largest bird sculpture

Keralam CM uses Ramayana movie to promote 'Jatayu paara', world's largest bird sculpture

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NEW The Hindu Mon 09 Nov 2026 03:30:09 PM

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry examining Sheikh Hasina’s request for new passport

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Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry is examining a request submitted by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a new passport. Her legal team requested updated credentials following the revocation of her previous documents after her ouster. Officials are evaluating the request under legal frameworks while maintaining that discussions regarding her potential extradition to face justice continue.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Passport and Citizenship Laws International Relations Neighbourhood First Policy SAARC BIMSTEC.
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Bangladesh Foreign Ministry examining Sheikh Hasina’s request for new passport

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry examining Sheikh Hasina’s request for new passport

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry examining Sheikh Hasina’s request for new passport

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 09 Nov 2026 03:16:06 PM

Threat to Aaftab Poonawala persists in Tihar as 3 flagged inmates remain in ward: Delhi court

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A Delhi court noted that safety threats to Aaftab Poonawala, accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, persist inside Tihar Jail. Three flagged inmates who threatened him with improvised weapons remain in his ward despite prior safety directives. The court summoned the Jail Superintendent, emphasizing that protecting undertrials remains an essential state duty.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security
Focus Area Prison Security Jail Administration State List (7th Schedule) Prisons Act 1894 Model Prison Manual 2016
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Threat to Aaftab Poonawala persists in Tihar as 3 flagged inmates remain in ward: Delhi court

Threat to Aaftab Poonawala persists in Tihar as 3 flagged inmates remain in ward: Delhi court

Threat to Aaftab Poonawala persists in Tihar as 3 flagged inmates remain in ward: Delhi court

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NEW The Hindu Mon 09 Nov 2026 03:16:03 PM

World entering ‘age of climate extremes’: UN chief

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world has entered an "age of climate extremes" driven by relentless greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing global climate talks, he urged nations to scale up adaptation finance, rapidly accelerate renewable energy adoption, and honor funding pledges to protect vulnerable populations from intensifying climate disasters worldwide.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area UNFCCC Paris Agreement IPCC Global Warming El Niño and La Niña
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World entering ‘age of climate extremes’: UN chief

World entering ‘age of climate extremes’: UN chief

World entering ‘age of climate extremes’: UN chief

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NEW Mint Mon 09 Nov 2026 02:53:11 PM

European Power Prices Shoot Above €600 as Wind Generation Slumps

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European wholesale power prices soared past €600 per megawatt-hour during peak hours, driven by a dramatic slump in regional wind power generation. To meet rising seasonal demand, grid operators were forced to dispatch costly gas-fired power plants, amplifying market pressures already heightened by elevated natural gas prices across Northwest and Central Europe.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Wind Energy Renewable Energy Sources Electricity Markets Energy Storage Systems Power Grid
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European Power Prices Shoot Above €600 as Wind Generation Slumps

European Power Prices Shoot Above €600 as Wind Generation Slumps

European Power Prices Shoot Above €600 as Wind Generation Slumps

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NEW The Hindu Mon 09 Nov 2026 02:53:08 PM

India’s April-August oilmeal exports fall 28.5% as soymeal loses to Brazil, Argentina

SUMMARY
India’s oilmeal exports plummeted 28.5% year-on-year to 14.19 lakh tonnes during April–August, primarily driven by a steep decline in soymeal shipments. Higher domestic soybean costs priced Indian exporters out of key Asian markets compared to cheaper supplies from Brazil and Argentina, while demand for Indian rapeseed meal also saw a notable drop across traditional buying hubs.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Agricultural Export Policy Major Soybean Producing Countries India’s Agricultural Trade.
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India’s April-August oilmeal exports fall 28.5% as soymeal loses to Brazil, Argentina

India’s April-August oilmeal exports fall 28.5% as soymeal loses to Brazil, Argentina

India’s April-August oilmeal exports fall 28.5% as soymeal loses to Brazil, Argentina

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