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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 02:21:10 PM

How is Kerala planning to prevent child deaths linked to malnutrition and neglect | Explained

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Kerala is launching a comprehensive intervention to prevent child deaths linked to malnutrition and neglect, particularly among tribal and marginalized communities. Following several tragic deaths of children due to severe malnutrition and parental neglect, the state government is strengthening its Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) by deploying additional health workers, improving nutritional support programs, and enhancing surveillance systems to identify at-risk children early. Anganwadi workers will conduct regular home visits and monitor growth indicators. The government is also addressing underlying issues like poverty, substance abuse among parents, and lack of access to healthcare in remote tribal areas. Inter-departmental coordination between health, social welfare, and tribal departments is being improved to ensure timely interventions and accountability in child protection.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Child Malnutrition Child Neglect Child Mortality ICDS POSHAN Abhiyaan Child Protection Public Health
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Society & Social Justice DAILY PRACTICE 24/10/2026 UPSC CSE

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With reference to social media regulation and child protection, consider the following statements:

  1. Greece has passed legislation restricting social media access for children under 15.
  2. Age verification can raise concerns about the privacy of users’ personal data.
  3. The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) deals with responsibilities of digital service providers.
  4. Social media restrictions automatically eliminate cyberbullying and mental-health risks among children.

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  • b
  • c
  • d
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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 12:30:08 PM

Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

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A global report reveals that food workers worldwide face growing health risks due to extreme weather events and exposure to harmful chemicals. Rising temperatures, floods, and droughts intensify occupational hazards, while pesticides and toxic substances threaten workers' well-being across agricultural and food processing sectors, demanding urgent policy reforms.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Extreme Weather Climate Change Occupational Health Harmful Chemicals Food Workers Labour Rights
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Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 12:21:07 PM

HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

SUMMARY
HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency) conducted an operation at Sunnam Cheruvu lake, uncovering illegal water extraction activities. Authorities found unauthorized pipelines and borewells drawing water from the lake, violating water body protection norms. Action was taken against encroachers to safeguard the reservoir.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Illegal Water Extraction Urban Lakes Water Conservation Groundwater Management Wetland Protection
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HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Sat 24 Oct 2026 12:04:10 PM

Explained: 2030 तक भारत से खत्म हो जाएगी बेरोजगारी, इस दावे की सच्चाई को यहां समझें

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# 2030 तक भारत से बेरोजगारी खत्म होने का दावा: सच्चाई

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Unemployment Job Creation Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) Worker Population Ratio (WPR) Demographic Dividend
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Explained: 2030 तक भारत से खत्म हो जाएगी बेरोजगारी, इस दावे की सच्चाई को यहां समझें

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Explained: 2030 तक भारत से खत्म हो जाएगी बेरोजगारी, इस दावे की सच्चाई को यहां समझें

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 12:04:06 PM

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

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Delhi's air quality improved to 'moderate' category after three consecutive days of 'poor' levels, with AQI dropping below 200. Favorable wind speeds and reduced emissions aided the recovery. Authorities urged continued vigilance as pollution levels may fluctuate with weather changes.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Air Quality Index (AQI) Delhi Air Pollution Particulate Matter (PM2.5 PM10) National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
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Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 11:47:04 AM

Asaduddin Owaisi seeks special Parliament session on Chinese intrusions in Arunachal

SUMMARY
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi demanded a special Parliament session to discuss Chinese intrusions in Arunachal Pradesh. He raised concerns over reports of China's PLA entering Indian territory, building infrastructure, and renaming places, urging the government to address the border threat transparently and ensure national security.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area India-China Border Arunachal Pradesh Line of Actual Control (LAC) Parliamentary Oversight Border Management
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Asaduddin Owaisi seeks special Parliament session on Chinese intrusions in Arunachal

Asaduddin Owaisi seeks special Parliament session on Chinese intrusions in Arunachal

Asaduddin Owaisi seeks special Parliament session on Chinese intrusions in Arunachal

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NEW Mint Sat 24 Oct 2026 10:47:10 AM

Ukraine seeks Starlink alternative after Musk's satellite disruptions: What Nokia and ICEYE are building?

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Ukraine is developing alternatives to Starlink after Elon Musk restricted satellite services during critical military operations. Nokia is building resilient communication networks, while Finnish company ICEYE provides satellite radar imaging for battlefield awareness, reducing reliance on Musk.
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Focus Area Starlink Satellite Communication Nokia ICEYE Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Military Communications Space-Based Surveillance
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Ukraine seeks Starlink alternative after Musk's satellite disruptions: What Nokia and ICEYE are building?

Ukraine seeks Starlink alternative after Musk's satellite disruptions: What Nokia and ICEYE are building?

Ukraine seeks Starlink alternative after Musk's satellite disruptions: What Nokia and ICEYE are building?

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 10:04:09 AM

Indonesia wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings

SUMMARY
Indonesia's ancient cave paintings in Sulawesi, dating back over 45,000 years, face destruction from raging wildfires. Climate change and drought worsen fires near these irreplaceable artworks. Experts urge urgent action to protect humanity's earliest known art from being lost forever.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Forest Fires Biodiversity Loss Climate Change Indonesian Cave Art Prehistoric Rock Paintings Cultural Heritage Conservation
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Indonesia wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings

Indonesia wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings

Indonesia wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings

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NEW Hindustan Times Sat 24 Oct 2026 09:30:11 AM

For new drugs, scientists turn to the microbes inside the body

SUMMARY
Scientists are increasingly exploring the human microbiome—trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses living inside the body—as a source for new drugs. These microbes produce unique compounds that can fight infections, treat diseases, and boost immunity, offering promising alternatives to traditional pharmaceuticals.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Human Microbiome Drug Discovery Microbial Biotechnology Biomedical Research Antibiotic Resistance
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For new drugs, scientists turn to the microbes inside the body

For new drugs, scientists turn to the microbes inside the body

For new drugs, scientists turn to the microbes inside the body

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 09:21:07 AM

Why is ITBP overhauling its training and combat strategy along the China border? Explained

SUMMARY
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is overhauling its training and combat strategy along the China border to modernize readiness amid rising LAC tensions. It includes high-altitude warfare upgrades, advanced weaponry, better infrastructure, and enhanced surveillance to counter China's growing military buildup in the region.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area ITBP India-China Border Line of Actual Control (LAC) Border Management Combat Training Mountain Warfare
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Why is ITBP overhauling its training and combat strategy along the China border? Explained

Why is ITBP overhauling its training and combat strategy along the China border? Explained

Why is ITBP overhauling its training and combat strategy along the China border? Explained

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 08:21:11 AM

Local humanitarian ceasefire with Russia will start on October 27, says negotiator

SUMMARY
I don't have verified information about a specific humanitarian ceasefire with Russia announced to start on October 27. This could relate to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but without confirmed details about which negotiator made this statement or the exact context, I can't accurately summarize it. Please check trusted news sources for the latest updates.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Russia-Ukraine Conflict Humanitarian Ceasefire International Humanitarian Law Civilian Protection Peace Negotiations
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Local humanitarian ceasefire with Russia will start on October 27, says negotiator

Local humanitarian ceasefire with Russia will start on October 27, says negotiator

Local humanitarian ceasefire with Russia will start on October 27, says negotiator

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NEW The Economic Times Sat 24 Oct 2026 08:21:07 AM

Turkey does not see fighting Houthis under Saudi defence pact, minister says

SUMMARY
Turkey's Defence Minister stated that Turkey's military cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia does not obligate it to fight Yemen's Houthi rebels. Despite strong Turkey-Saudi ties, Ankara limits its involvement, preferring diplomacy over direct military engagement in the Yemen conflict.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Turkey-Saudi Arabia Relations Houthi Movement Yemen Conflict Defence Pact Red Sea Security
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Turkey does not see fighting Houthis under Saudi defence pact, minister says

Turkey does not see fighting Houthis under Saudi defence pact, minister says

Turkey does not see fighting Houthis under Saudi defence pact, minister says

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 08:04:03 AM

Trump says U.S. will 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran

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Former President Trump made provocative remarks suggesting the U.S. would address Cuba while returning from potential military action against Iran. The comments raised concerns about escalating tensions with both nations, signaling a hawkish foreign policy stance targeting adversarial regimes simultaneously.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area US foreign policy US-Cuba relations US-Iran relations geopolitical tensions implications for international stability
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Trump says U.S. will 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran

Trump says U.S. will 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran

Trump says U.S. will 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran

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NEW The Times Of India Sat 24 Oct 2026 04:21:07 AM

Upper layer NBFCs have to list: RBI guv on Tatas; dispels doubts on Sept order

SUMMARY
RBI Governor clarified that upper layer NBFCs, including Tata Group's financial entities, must mandatorily list on stock exchanges as per regulatory norms. He dispelled doubts regarding the September regulatory order, reaffirming that compliance is non-negotiable to enhance transparency, governance, and public accountability in systemically important NBFCs.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area NBFCs RBI Regulation Upper-Layer NBFCs Mandatory Listing Financial Stability Corporate Governance
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Upper layer NBFCs have to list: RBI guv on Tatas; dispels doubts on Sept order

Upper layer NBFCs have to list: RBI guv on Tatas; dispels doubts on Sept order

Upper layer NBFCs have to list: RBI guv on Tatas; dispels doubts on Sept order

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NEW The Hindu Sat 24 Oct 2026 04:04:03 AM

Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say

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Iran reportedly has contingency plans to sever undersea internet and telecommunications cables in the Persian Gulf if a military conflict erupts. These cables are vital for global data and financial transactions. Disrupting them could cripple regional communications and economies.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Iran-Gulf Relations Undersea Communication Cables Critical Infrastructure Security Cybersecurity Maritime Security
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Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say

Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say

Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say

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