Author name: Hemant Goyal

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Becomes Bangladesh New President 2026 General Studies Paper II: India and Its Neighborhood, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, a veteran politician from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh on 20 August 2026. […]

India’s Sugar Stocks Crash After Duty-Free Imports General Studies Paper II: Agricultural Marketing, Buffer Stocks & Food Security, Government Policies  Why in News? Recently, Indian sugar stocks fell up to 5% on August 21, 2026, after the government allowed duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar. Duty-Free Sugar Imports: Government Decision and Rationale

Approval of Permanent Ladakh Bench for J&K High Court General Studies Paper II: Indian Constitution,  Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a Permanent Ladakh Bench for J&K High Court on August 20, 2026, strengthening access to justice for remote Ladakh residents. High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Rajnath Singh-Japan Defence Minister Talks to Boost Defence Ties General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi advanced talks on defence technology and Indo-Pacific stability, strengthening interoperability. Rajnath Singh–Japan Defence Minister Talks: Key Outcomes India–Japan

Tamil Nadu Raises CMCHIS Cover to ₹25 Lakh Annually General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies  Why in News? Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare recommended a 20% Cap on Medicine Price Gap between landing cost and MRP, aiming to curb excessive mark-ups. What Is Cap on Medicine Price Gap? Why

Tamil Nadu Raises CMCHIS Cover to ₹25 Lakh Annually General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, Tamil Nadu raised CMCHIS annual coverage fivefold from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh, strengthening financial protection and improving access to costly specialised healthcare. What is Health Scheme “CMCHIS”? Why Does Tamil Nadu Need