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Indonesia Blocks Grok Chatbot Over Deepfake Images

Indonesia Blocks Grok Chatbot Over Deepfake Images General Studies Paper II: Artificial Intelligence, IT & Computers, Security Concerns  Why in News?  Recently, Indonesia has blocked the Grok chatbot after it was used to generate non-consensual inappropriate deepfakes of women and children, raising concerns about AI misuse. Indonesia became the first nation to suspend Elon Musk’s […]

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India First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Begin Service Between Guwahati and Kolkata

India First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Begin Service Between Guwahati and Kolkata General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, Indigenous Technology  Why in News?  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train on January 17, 2026. The official ceremony will take place at Malda Town in West Bengal. This

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Controversy over New Malayalam Language Bill

Controversy over New Malayalam Language Bill General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions  Why in News?  Recently, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has strongly opposed Kerala’s proposed Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, which mandates Malayalam as the primary language in Kannada-medium schools. This state-level legislation, passed by the Kerala Assembly in October 2025 and currently under review

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ISRO to Launch PSLV-C62 Mission Carrying EOS-N1 and 18 Payloads

ISRO to Launch PSLV-C62 Mission Carrying EOS-N1 and 18 Payloads General Studies Paper II:  Government Policies & Interventions, Space Technology Why in News?  On Monday, January 12, 2026, ISRO will launch the PSLV-C62 mission from Sriharikota spaceport. This launch will deploy the advanced EOS-N1 surveillance satellite along with 18 diverse payloads, marking another significant stride

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Dashavatar Becomes First Marathi Movie To Enter Oscars 2026 Contention List

Dashavatar Becomes First Marathi Movie To Enter Oscars 2026 Contention List General Studies Paper II: International Recognition, Awards  Why in News?  Recently, filmmaker Subodh Khanolkar’s Marathi film Dashavatar officially entered the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) contention list. This inclusion marks the first time a Marathi-language film has qualified for the Academy’s main open competition

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Union Budget 2026 to be Presented on Sunday February 1

Union Budget 2026 to be Presented on Sunday February 1 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Government Budgeting Why in News?  The Union Budget for 2026–27 will be presented in the Lok Sabha on February 1, with the Economic Survey preceding it on January 29. This upcoming budget is expected to outline fresh

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US Embassy Issues New Warning for Student Visa Holders

US Embassy Issues New Warning for Student Visa Holders General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News?  Recently, the US Embassy issued an important advisory for students holding or applying for F-1 visas. The US reminded student visa holders that entry into the United States is

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Centre Pushes for Better Public Transport to Tackle Delhi Air Pollution

Centre Pushes for Better Public Transport to Tackle Delhi Air Pollution General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  Recently, the Union Environment Minister has directed monthly ministerial reviews to ensure year-round accountability for air pollution control in the NCR. In this meeting the ministry pushes for better public transport to tackle

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Maharashtra Forms Study Group to Support Agniveer Rehabilitation

Maharashtra Forms Study Group to Support Agniveer Rehabilitation General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  Recently, the Maharashtra government formed a study group led by Colonel (Retd) Deepak Thonge to recommend rehabilitation measures for Agniveers completing their four-year military tenure this year. This initiative reflects the state’s commitment to ensuring smooth

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Supreme Court Orders Time-Bound Review of EPF Wage Ceiling

Supreme Court Orders Time-Bound Review of EPF Wage Ceiling General Studies Paper III: Employment, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  The Supreme Court has ordered the Central government and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to reach a decision within four months regarding the revision of the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund

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