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Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)

GS Paper III: Defence, Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandates Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Why in News?  Recently, after India’s strong military action in “Operation Sindoor”, Pakistan offered a ceasefire proposal. Following this, a dialogue was held at the DGMO level between the two countries. On the Indian side, DGMO –

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Oldest Heritage Linked to Lord Buddha – The Piprahwa Relics

GS Paper I: Ancient Indian History and Heritage Sites The Piprahwa Relics Why in News?  Recently, the central government of India successfully halted the proposed auction of sacred Buddhist relics from Piprahwa by Sotheby’s Hong Kong through legal and diplomatic efforts. What is the Piprahwa Relics Dispute? A controversy arose when Sotheby’s Hong Kong planned

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Indian Army Operation Sindoor

GS Paper III: Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate, Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas Indian Army Operation Sindoor Why in News?  In retaliation to the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, India executed Operation Sindoor. In this operation, nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) were

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India’s First ‘Quantum Valley’ Tech Park

GS Paper III: Scientific Innovations and Discoveries, Indigenization of Technology India’s First ‘Quantum Valley’ Tech Park Why in News?  India’s inaugural Quantum Valley Tech Park will be set up in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, by January 2026. This project is a key initiative under the National Quantum Mission to establish India as a frontrunner in quantum

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World Press Freedom Index 2025

GS Paper II: Transparency and Accountability, Right to Information World Press Freedom Index 2025 Why in News?  Recently, the World Press Freedom Index 2025 was released by Reporters Without Borders. It showed changes in the rankings of many countries.  What is World Press Freedom Index? Introduction: Reporters Without Borders (RSF), an independent NGO, releases the

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Vizhinjam International Multipurpose Port

GS Paper III: Inclusive Growth, Industrial Policy Vizhinjam International Multipurpose Port Why in News?  Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Port located in Kerala. India’s first container transshipment port marks a strategic leap, enhancing the nation’s global maritime trade connectivity. Introduction to Vizhinjam International Multipurpose Port Geographical Location: Vizhinjam Port is located

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Announcement of Caste Census in India

GS Paper II: Population and Related Issues, Government Policies and Interventions Announcement of Caste Census in India Why in News?  Recently, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs took a historic decision by approving the inclusion of caste-based enumeration in the upcoming census. This step is being seen as

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India to Emerge as the Manufacturing Hub for iPhone Production

GS Paper III: Industrial Policy, Growth and Development India to Emerge as the Manufacturing Hub for iPhone Production Why in News?  According to a recent Reuters report, Apple has taken a significant step towards making India a key iPhone manufacturing hub for the U.S. market by rapidly advancing its plan to shift iPhone production from

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