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GS-2CHINA'S MILITARY PURGE

Cautious at the Top, Unpredictable at the Edge: What Xi's Military Purge Means for the LAC

China's Fifth Plenum confirmed a record 33 expulsions, with only 279 members attending and announced the 21st Party Congress for the second half of 2027. Those removed include Politburo members Ma Xingrui and Zhang Youxia and the Central Military Commission now has only Mr Xi and General Zhang Shengmin as serving members.

Sub TopicHOLLOWING OF THE CENTRAL MILITARY COMMISSION AND ITS…SourceTHE HINDU, SBS NEWS, XINHUA…
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GS-2INDIA-BHUTAN RELATIONS

The Stupa Is the Gesture, Gelephu Is the Policy: What Chorten 76 Asks of India

On 1 November 2026, about 40,000 trained volunteers built 108 chortens along the Mau Chhu River under Project 108, a royal initiative for the planned Gelephu Mindfulness City. Bhutan's King dedicated Chorten number 76 to the Indian Prime Minister and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju represented India at the event.

Sub TopicGELEPHU MINDFULNESS CITY AND BUDDHIST DIPLOMACY IN…SourceTHE HINDU, GELEPHU MINDFULNESS…
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GS-2ANTI-DEFECTION LAW

One Hour, Two Press Notes: Where Outside Support Ends and Joining Begins Under the Tenth Schedule

On 1 November 2026, the Rashtriya Janata Dal and other Opposition parties demanded disqualification of the two MLCs under the anti-defection law, a day after the BJP issued two differently worded notes about them. RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha said the party would approach Acting Chairman Ram Bachan Rai and would go to court and to the public if there was no prompt and fair decision.

Sub TopicJOINING VERSUS OUTSIDE SUPPORT BY INDEPENDENT…SourceTHE HINDU, THEPRINT, TIMES OF…
UPSC Relevance8/10
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GS-2JUDICIAL ACCESS AND CASE LISTING

The Queue Behind the Petition: Why Litigants Go to Delhi for a Date in Their Own High Court

On 1 November 2026, at the inauguration of the Kerala High Court's platinum jubilee celebrations, the Chief Justice of India flagged a rise in requests to the Supreme Court for early hearing of High Court matters. He posed questions on identifying urgency, predictable listing, the use of technology and access that does not depend on the ability to reach the national capital.

Sub TopicEARLY-HEARING REQUESTS TO THE SUPREME COURT AND LISTING…SourceTHE HINDU, NJDG, LIVELAW, INDIAN…
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GS-2BUREAUCRATIC ACCOUNTABILITY

Publishing Is Not Disclosing: Why India's Property Returns for Top Officials Deter So Little

On 2 November 2026, the Indian Express published its review of the immovable property returns of 102 of 131 Secretary-level officials, using returns posted on official portals on 31 March 2026. The review reported that many entries lacked area or current value and that the Cabinet Secretariat and the Department of Personnel and Training did not answer questions on checks and on rules under Section 44 of the Lokpal Act.

Sub TopicUNVERIFIED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY RETURNS OF SENIOR CIVIL…SourceINDIAN EXPRESS, PIB, GOVERNMENT…
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GS-2ELECTORAL ROLL INTEGRITY

Final in Name Only: How Pilibhit Moved the Voter Roll's Weak Point From Revision to the Login

On 31 October 2026, the Election Commission of India ordered the suspension of Electoral Registration Officers Mayank Goswami and Hemant Chaudhary of Pilibhit, barred their reinstatement without its approval and directed statewide re-examination of rolls. Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer also ordered computer operators' passwords deactivated at registration offices across the State.

Sub TopicFORM 8 CORRECTIONS AND ACCESS CONTROL DURING CONTINUOUS…SourceINDIAN EXPRESS, ANI, TIMES OF…
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