Weekly Current Affairs ( 26th Oct – 31st Oct 2026)
🎯 UPSC Prelims + WBCS + OPSC

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🤔 Can you identify the correct statements about CITES? Comment your answer below!

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📚 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐘𝐐𝐬. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫.
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From Economic Development to Science & Technology, Environment to Disaster Management — GS Paper III demands more than just knowledge. It demands analytical thinking and structured answer writing.

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⚖️ THE HINDU EDITORIAL | Supreme Court & Due Process in Death Penalty Cases
Can the State take a life without ensuring a fair and just legal process?
The Supreme Court has strengthened safeguards in death penalty cases, emphasising judicial discretion, individualised sentencing and the possibility of reformation.
🔍 Key Takeaways:
▪️ Bachan Singh (1980): Established the “Rarest of Rare” doctrine.
▪️ Mithu (1983): Struck down mandatory death penalty provisions.
▪️ Manoj (2022): Strengthened mitigation and mental health safeguards.
▪️ Waris (2026): Reinforced consideration of the possibility of reformation.
🎯 UPSC | WBCS | OPSC Relevance: Article 14, Article 21, Judiciary, Fundamental Rights and Criminal Justice System.
✍️ Mains Practice: Discuss the Supreme Court’s role in strengthening procedural safeguards in death penalty cases.
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📚 DAILY MINI QUIZ | 4TH NOVEMBER 2026 | MINURSO

How well do you know MINURSO, its establishment, mandate and role in the Western Sahara conflict?
🧠 Test your knowledge with today's quiz! Identify the correct statements and share your answer in the comments.
🎯 Relevant for: UPSC | WBCS | OPSC

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GDP measures domestic production, while GNP focuses on income earned by a country's residents. Understand the key difference with Aayush Sanghi Sir in this quick concept-based reel!👆

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👇 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫: 𝐚 / 𝐛 / 𝐜 / 𝐝