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NEW Markets-Economic Times Mon 19 Oct 2026 10:30:11 AM

RBI announces $10.5 billion liquidity infusion via repo

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The Reserve Bank of India announced a $10.5 billion (₹87,000 crore approx.) liquidity infusion through repo operations to ease tight monetary conditions, boost credit flow, and support economic growth. This move aims to ensure adequate liquidity in the banking system, reduce short-term interest rates, and strengthen rupee stability amid global uncertainties. Banks can borrow funds from RBI against government securities under this measure.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area RBI Repo Operations Banking Liquidity Monetary Policy Liquidity Management Credit Availability

NEW Hindustan Times Mon 19 Oct 2026 10:04:10 AM

MHA plans Census 2027 tableau for Republic Day parade as part of outreach drive

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The Ministry of Home Affairs plans to feature a Census 2027 tableau in the Republic Day parade as part of its outreach campaign. This initiative aims to raise public awareness about the upcoming census, encouraging citizen participation and highlighting its importance for national planning and policy-making.

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Relevant For: Prelims GS - III Current Affairs

Focus Area Census 2027 Population Census Ministry of Home Affairs Data-Based Governance Public Awareness

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NEW The Hindu Mon 19 Oct 2026 10:04:03 AM

The 'Spiral Campaign': Denmark’s forced contraception case of Inuit women | Explained

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# Denmark's Forced Contraception of Inuit Women

In the 1960s-70s, Denmark forcibly fitted IUDs (spiral devices) in thousands of Greenlandic Inuit women and girls, some as young as 13, without consent. This was part of a population control policy to modernize Greenland. Around 4,500 women were affected. Survivors are now demanding an official apology and compensation. A Danish investigation was launched after the scandal resurfaced. Critics call it colonial reproductive abuse and a violation of human rights, reflecting Denmark's historically paternalistic control over Greenland's indigenous population.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice

Focus Area Reproductive Rights Informed Consent Indigenous Communities Gender Justice Human Rights

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NEW Moneycontrol Mon 19 Oct 2026 09:47:07 AM

दिल्ली-मुंबई एक्सप्रेसवे के लिए 2029 तक करना होगा इंतजार, गुजरात में 90 KM के 3 हिस्सों में फंसा है काम

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दिल्ली-मुंबई एक्सप्रेसवे पूरी तरह 2029 तक ही तैयार होगा। गुजरात में 90 किमी के 3 हिस्सों में काम अटका है। भूमि अधिग्रहण, पर्यावरण मंजूरी और ठेकेदारों की धीमी रफ्तार मुख्य कारण हैं। 1,386 किमी लंबा यह एक्सप्रेसवे दिल्ली-मुंबई को 12 घंटे में जोड़ेगा।

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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Bharatmala Pariyojana Road Infrastructure Logistics Efficiency Project Delays Public-Private Partnership

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NEW The Hindu Mon 19 Oct 2026 09:47:03 AM

Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal: report

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed a summit with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to negotiate a deal on the Ukraine conflict. The move signals Russia's openness to diplomacy amid the ongoing war. Trump has expressed willingness to mediate peace.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area Russia-Ukraine War India-US Relations Russia-China Relations Global Diplomacy Peace Negotiations

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NEW The Times Of India Mon 19 Oct 2026 09:30:11 AM

‘Want to try your luck again?’ Iran dares Trump, Netanyahu to ‘finish the job’

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Iran's top military commander taunted Trump and Netanyahu after Iran launched a massive missile barrage at Israel in retaliation for assassinations of its allies. Iran dared them to respond, warning of a fiercer counterattack if provoked, escalating Middle East tensions significantly.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area Iran-US relations Israel-Iran tensions West Asian geopolitics military deterrence implications for India's strategic interests

MCQs Basic Concepts

NEW News 18 Mon 19 Oct 2026 09:21:03 AM

Can Tukaram Mundhe Shut A Restaurant Overnight? The Law Behind Maharashtra's FDA Crackdown

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Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra's FDA Commissioner, has been conducting surprise raids on restaurants, exposing hygiene violations. Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, FDA officials can issue improvement notices, suspend licenses, or order immediate closure if food safety poses public health risks. His crackdowns went viral on social media, sparking public support and debate. While the FDA can initiate action swiftly, permanent closure requires due legal process, including hearings and court orders. Mundhe's aggressive approach has pressured eateries statewide to improve standards, though critics question whether overnight shutdowns fully follow procedural fairness under the law.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 powers of food safety authorities restaurant licensing and suspension procedural fairness in administration regulatory enforcement

MCQs Basic Concepts

NEW The Hindu Mon 19 Oct 2026 08:47:03 AM

Russian military satellite makes ‘close approach’ to U.S. radar satellite in orbit

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A Russian military satellite reportedly maneuvered dangerously close to a U.S. space-based radar satellite in low Earth orbit, raising concerns about potential espionage or anti-satellite threats. The U.S. Space Command is monitoring the situation closely.

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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology

Focus Area Space Security Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Capabilities Space Situational Awareness Dual-Use Satellites Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

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NEW Nbt Navbharattimes Mon 19 Oct 2026 06:21:12 AM

पाकिस्तान-अफगानिस्तान संघर्ष: मुनीर की सेना ने दर्जनों तालिबान लड़ाकों का मार गिराया, जंग के आसार

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पाकिस्तानी सेना प्रमुख जनरल असीम मुनीर के नेतृत्व में पाक सेना ने अफगान सीमा पर तहरीक-ए-तालिबान पाकिस्तान (TTP) के दर्जनों लड़ाकों को मार गिराया। सीमापार हमलों और आतंकी घटनाओं के बाद पाकिस्तान ने कड़ी सैन्य कार्रवाई की। दोनों देशों के बीच तनाव बढ़ा है, जंग की आशंका गहराई।

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Afghan Taliban TTP Durand Line Cross-Border Terrorism Regional Security

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NEW The Hindu Mon 19 Oct 2026 06:04:09 AM

Ahead of Tarique Rahman’s Japan visit, Tokyo envisions connectivity for India’s northeast, Bay of Bengal region

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Tarique Rahman, BNP's acting chairman, is set to visit Japan, where Tokyo aims to boost connectivity in India's northeast and the Bay of Bengal region. Japan seeks to strengthen strategic partnerships, promote infrastructure development, and counter China's growing influence in South and Southeast Asia through enhanced regional cooperation.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area India-Japan Relations India-Bangladesh Relations Matarbari Deep-Sea Port Act East Policy Bay of Benga

MCQs Basic Concepts

NEW The Hindu Mon 19 Oct 2026 05:04:10 AM

SC bars online platforms from hosting subscription-based sexual content

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India's Supreme Court has directed online platforms to remove subscription-based sexual content, addressing concerns over exploitation and obscenity. The ruling targets apps like OnlyFans-style services hosting explicit material behind paywalls. The court emphasized protecting public morality and preventing trafficking, calling such content a violation of IT laws and indecency norms under Indian law.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

Focus Area Supreme Court Child Online Safety CSEAM POCSO Act IT Act 2000 IT Rules 2021 Digital Platforms

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 19 Oct 2026 04:47:07 AM

Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out

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Ukrainian President Zelensky met with US envoys Keith Kellogg and Richard Grenell in Kyiv to discuss peace efforts amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Meanwhile, President Trump criticized Zelensky on social media, calling him a "dictator" and blaming him for the conflict, pressuring Ukraine to accept a deal.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area Russia-Ukraine War US-Ukraine Relations Peace Negotiations Economic Sanctions Energy Security NATO

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NEW Hindustan Times Mon 19 Oct 2026 03:30:10 AM

Kenya’s Ebola cases hit 8, with no community transmission yet

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Kenya confirmed 8 Ebola cases, all linked to cross-border transmission with no local community spread detected. Health authorities intensified surveillance, screening at borders, and contact tracing. The government urged calm, assuring containment measures are in place to prevent further spread.

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Relevant For: Prelims GS - III Science & Technology

Focus Area Ebola Virus Disease Bundibugyo Virus Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Contact Tracing Quarantine

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NEW The Hindu Mon 19 Oct 2026 03:30:07 AM

Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of potentially hostile future U.S. President, calls for alliances with India, Latin America

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Israeli PM Netanyahu cautioned that a future U.S. President might not be as supportive of Israel, urging diversification of alliances. He emphasized building stronger ties with India, Latin America, and other nations to reduce reliance on U.S. support.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs

Focus Area India-Israel Relations Strategic Partnerships Foreign Policy Diversification US-Israel Relations Latin America

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NEW The Hindu Mon 19 Oct 2026 02:47:10 AM

Uttar Pradesh Khadi festival begins in Meerut

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The Uttar Pradesh Khadi Festival kicked off in Meerut to promote handloom and khadi products. Organized by the state government, it aims to support local artisans and boost the Khadi industry. Various stalls showcase traditional fabrics, encouraging people to embrace swadeshi goods.

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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Economy

Focus Area hadi and Village Industries Rural Employment MSMEs Swadeshi Traditional Crafts Vocal for Local

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