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NEW The Times Of India Fri 13 Nov 2026 10:30:03 PM

Mossad chief holds Iran war talks in Washington as Trump resists Netanyahu - Report

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Mossad Director Roman Gofman held high-level talks in Washington with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Steve Witkoff amid rising friction between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. While Netanyahu pushes for military action and regime change in Iran, Trump resists full-scale war, favoring severe economic sanctions and containment backed by regional allies.
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Focus Area Mossad CIA West Asia Strait of Hormuz Israel-Iran Relations
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Mossad chief holds Iran war talks in Washington as Trump resists Netanyahu - Report

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Indian Economy DAILY PRACTICE 13/11/2026 UPSC CSE

Q 1.

With reference to monetary policy and the functioning of the Federal Reserve System, consider the following statements:

  1. An increase in the federal funds rate can influence borrowing costs across the economy through monetary policy transmission.
  2. A central bank may adopt a contractionary monetary policy to contain persistent inflationary pressures by moderating aggregate demand.
  3. An increase in nominal interest rates necessarily implies an increase in real interest rates, irrespective of inflation expectations.
  4. A central bank's decision to raise interest rates involves balancing price stability against possible adverse effects on economic growth and employment.

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 13 Nov 2026 10:16:09 PM

'No Nation Can Afford To Slow Down Its Progress Amid Rapid Technological Changes': PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that no nation can afford to slow its progress amid rapid global technological shifts. Addressing domains like AI, semiconductors, and quantum technology, he emphasized that India must transition from merely adopting innovations to pioneering them. He urged building critical infrastructure to ensure breakthroughs directly improve everyday lives.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Emerging Technologies Artificial Intelligence Innovation R&D Technological Self-Reliance
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'No Nation Can Afford To Slow Down Its Progress Amid Rapid Technological Changes': PM Modi

'No Nation Can Afford To Slow Down Its Progress Amid Rapid Technological Changes': PM Modi

'No Nation Can Afford To Slow Down Its Progress Amid Rapid Technological Changes': PM Modi

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NEW Markets-Economic Times Fri 13 Nov 2026 10:16:07 PM

US Treasury chief says Fed should not hike rates over energy shock tied to Iran war

SUMMARY
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Federal Reserve should avoid raising interest rates over the temporary energy supply shock driven by the Iran war. Emphasizing that underlying core inflation remains contained, Bessent cautioned that tightening monetary policy in response to noisy geopolitical price spikes would be a policy mistake.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Energy Supply Shock Inflation Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Iran War
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US Treasury chief says Fed should not hike rates over energy shock tied to Iran war

US Treasury chief says Fed should not hike rates over energy shock tied to Iran war

US Treasury chief says Fed should not hike rates over energy shock tied to Iran war

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NEW Markets-Economic Times Fri 13 Nov 2026 10:15:29 PM

BofA adds January Fed hike to forecast, says quarterly pace no longer enough

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Bank of America added a January 2027 rate hike to its baseline forecast, citing hotter-than-expected inflation that leaves the Federal Reserve falling behind the curve. Analysts argued that a slower quarterly pace is no longer sufficient to combat persistent price pressures, now projecting three consecutive rate increases to a terminal range of 4.50% to 4.75%.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Federal Reserve Interest Rates Inflation Monetary Policy Global Financial Markets
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BofA adds January Fed hike to forecast, says quarterly pace no longer enough

BofA adds January Fed hike to forecast, says quarterly pace no longer enough

BofA adds January Fed hike to forecast, says quarterly pace no longer enough

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NEW The Times Of India Fri 13 Nov 2026 10:13:12 PM

Australian chana, Canadian masoor: NITI Aayog flags India's food import dependence

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NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Lahiri warned that India remains vulnerable to global supply shocks due to heavy reliance on imported food staples, including Australian chana, Canadian masoor, and over half its edible oil demand. To prevent potential strategic disasters and curb food inflation, he urged crop diversification away from wheat and paddy.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Food Security Pulses Production Import Dependence Agricultural Productivity Food Inflation
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Australian chana, Canadian masoor: NITI Aayog flags India's food import dependence

Australian chana, Canadian masoor: NITI Aayog flags India's food import dependence

Australian chana, Canadian masoor: NITI Aayog flags India's food import dependence

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NEW Hindustan Times Fri 13 Nov 2026 09:53:11 PM

World Bank's Neelkanth Mishra on how can get rich before losing demographic dividend| HTLS 2026

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World Bank Chief Economist for South Asia, Neelkanth Mishra, spoke at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, warning India must accelerate economic growth before its demographic dividend fades. He emphasized urgent reforms in education, job creation, and productivity to ensure India gets rich before its young population ages, or risks falling into the middle-income trap.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Indian Economy
Focus Area Demographic Dividend Human Capital Employment Generation Labour Productivity Economic Growth
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World Bank's Neelkanth Mishra on how can get rich before losing demographic dividend| HTLS 2026

World Bank's Neelkanth Mishra on how can get rich before losing demographic dividend| HTLS 2026

World Bank's Neelkanth Mishra on how can get rich before losing demographic dividend| HTLS 2026

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NEW Hindustan Times Fri 13 Nov 2026 08:30:07 PM

CCPA fines Ola ₹10 lakh for pre-ride tips, calls feature an unfair trade practice

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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) fined Ola ₹10 lakh for implementing a pre-ride tipping feature, deeming it an unfair trade practice. CCPA found that prompting passengers to tip drivers before the ride begins could influence service quality, create pressure on consumers, and manipulate ride allocation. The authority ruled this practice violated consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, as it misled users into believing tips were necessary for better service.
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CCPA fines Ola ₹10 lakh for pre-ride tips, calls feature an unfair trade practice

CCPA fines Ola ₹10 lakh for pre-ride tips, calls feature an unfair trade practice

CCPA fines Ola ₹10 lakh for pre-ride tips, calls feature an unfair trade practice

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NEW Mint Fri 13 Nov 2026 05:47:49 PM

Paytm gets RBI nod for digital wallet business: When can users add money and make payments through Paytm Wallet again?

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Paytm's parent subsidiary received an in-principle authorization from the Reserve Bank of India to issue prepaid payment instruments and digital wallets. However, users cannot add money or transact immediately. The company must complete a mandatory cybersecurity audit and secure final regulatory certification from the central bank within a six-month window.
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Focus Area Digital wallets PPI RBI supervision fintech regulation cybersecurity
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Paytm gets RBI nod for digital wallet business: When can users add money and make payments through Paytm Wallet again?

Paytm gets RBI nod for digital wallet business: When can users add money and make payments through Paytm Wallet again?

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NEW The Hindu Fri 13 Nov 2026 05:16:04 PM

Chinese company linked to Alice Huang obtained banned Nvidia chips: report

SUMMARY
A Chinese data center firm linked to former Nvidia executive Alice Huang reportedly acquired U.S.-restricted chips via a Singapore-based partner and Dell. The servers were pledged as financial collateral, exposing vulnerabilities in export controls designed to prevent advanced artificial intelligence hardware from reaching restricted Chinese markets.
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Focus Area Semiconductor supply chain AI chips export restrictions technology security
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Chinese company linked to Alice Huang obtained banned Nvidia chips: report

Chinese company linked to Alice Huang obtained banned Nvidia chips: report

Chinese company linked to Alice Huang obtained banned Nvidia chips: report

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NEW The Hindu Fri 13 Nov 2026 05:15:11 PM

UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to take 'steps' towards inspections

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The UN nuclear watchdog has urged Iran to take gradual technical steps to restore inspections and monitoring at its key facilities. Highlighting serious concerns over unverified enriched uranium stockpiles and restricted access to clandestine sites, the IAEA emphasized that restoring transparency is vital to addressing mounting international proliferation concerns.
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UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to take 'steps' towards inspections

UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to take 'steps' towards inspections

UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to take 'steps' towards inspections

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Fri 13 Nov 2026 04:53:10 PM

PSLV के PS3 स्टेज का ग्राउंड टेस्ट सफल:इसरो ने डिजाइन में बदलाव किया; पिछले 2 मिशन इसी स्टेज में फेल हुए थे

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भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन (ISRO) ने पीएसएलवी (PSLV) रॉकेट के तीसरे चरण (PS3) का ग्राउंड टेस्ट सफलतापूर्वक पूरा कर लिया है। पिछले दो मिशन इसी स्टेज में तकनीकी खराबी के कारण असफल हुए थे, जिसके बाद इसरो ने इसके डिजाइन में महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव किए थे। यह सफल परीक्षण इन सुधारों की सटीकता और विश्वसनीयता को साबित करता है, जिससे भविष्य के अंतरिक्ष अभियानों की सुरक्षा और सफलता सुनिश्चित होगी।
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area PSLV ISRO Solid Rocket Propulsion Satellite Launch Vehicles
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PSLV के PS3 स्टेज का ग्राउंड टेस्ट सफल:इसरो ने डिजाइन में बदलाव किया; पिछले 2 मिशन इसी स्टेज में फेल हुए थे

PSLV के PS3 स्टेज का ग्राउंड टेस्ट सफल:इसरो ने डिजाइन में बदलाव किया; पिछले 2 मिशन इसी स्टेज में फेल हुए थे

PSLV के PS3 स्टेज का ग्राउंड टेस्ट सफल:इसरो ने डिजाइन में बदलाव किया; पिछले 2 मिशन इसी स्टेज में फेल हुए थे

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NEW The Hindu Fri 13 Nov 2026 04:16:07 PM

China's Defence Ministry says it maintains dialogue with the U.S.

SUMMARY
China's Ministry of National Defense confirmed that Beijing and Washington maintain ongoing military dialogue and practical communication across various levels. Emphasizing the importance of strategic stability, the Chinese spokesperson highlighted recent engagements through the Crisis Communication and Prevention Working Group aimed at preventing miscalculations and implementing presidential consensus.
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China's Defence Ministry says it maintains dialogue with the U.S.

China's Defence Ministry says it maintains dialogue with the U.S.

China's Defence Ministry says it maintains dialogue with the U.S.

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NEW Firstpost Fri 13 Nov 2026 04:16:03 PM

‘No different from ours’: India invites Pakistan for SCO civilisational forum meet in Delhi

SUMMARY
India has invited Pakistan and other Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members to attend the inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi. Highlighting shared heritage, the event marks a notable diplomatic outreach aimed at fostering cultural connections, with the final confirmation of Islamabad's ministerial participation currently pending.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Multilateral diplomacy civilisational ties regional cooperation people-to-people relations strategic engagement
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‘No different from ours’: India invites Pakistan for SCO civilisational forum meet in Delhi

‘No different from ours’: India invites Pakistan for SCO civilisational forum meet in Delhi

‘No different from ours’: India invites Pakistan for SCO civilisational forum meet in Delhi

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NEW The Hindu Fri 13 Nov 2026 03:53:03 PM

Iran says it struck U.S. military radar in Bahrain

SUMMARY
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed its forces targeted and destroyed a United States early-warning radar installation in Bahrain. According to state media, the retaliatory strike followed an enemy attack on a telecommunications tower in Iran's southern coastal city of Sirik, further escalating ongoing regional tensions between Tehran and American military forces in the Gulf.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area West Asia Conflict US Military Presence Drone Warfare military escalation maritime trade security India's energy interests
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Iran says it struck U.S. military radar in Bahrain

Iran says it struck U.S. military radar in Bahrain

Iran says it struck U.S. military radar in Bahrain

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NEW Gadgets 360 Fri 13 Nov 2026 03:51:12 PM

Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Hydrogen for Faster Coding and Agentic AI Workflows

SUMMARY
Google launched Gemini Four Hydrogen, a high-speed artificial intelligence model optimized for rapid coding and multi-step agentic workflows. Featuring a one-million-token context window, the efficient model runs faster while utilizing fewer tokens. It is rolling out globally across the Gemini app, Google Search, AI Studio, and various developer enterprise tools.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area AI-driven productivity employment impact responsible AI India's AI ecosystem
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Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Hydrogen for Faster Coding and Agentic AI Workflows

Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Hydrogen for Faster Coding and Agentic AI Workflows

Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Hydrogen for Faster Coding and Agentic AI Workflows

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