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Skyroot Aerospace Became India First Space-Tech Unicorn

Skyroot Aerospace Became India First Space-Tech Unicorn General Studies Paper III: Scientific Innovations & Discoveries, Space Technology  Why in News? Recently, Skyroot Aerospace became India’s first space-tech unicorn after raising nearly $60 million at a $1.1 billion valuation, strengthening India’s private-space ambitions globally. Highlights of Skyroot Aerospace’s Unicorn Milestone Valuation: On May 7, 2026, Skyroot […]

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Indian Railways Upgraded Passenger Reservation System

Indian Railways Upgraded Passenger Reservation System General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, Digital Initiatives   Why in News? Recently, Indian Railways announced plans to roll out trains to its upgraded Passenger Reservation System from August, boosting booking capacity and smoother digital ticketing services nationwide. Indian Railways’ Upgraded Passenger Reservation System About: Indian Railways’ upgraded

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Alberta Separation Movement

Alberta Separation Movement General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests  Why in News? Recently, Alberta separatists “Stay Free Alberta” have submitted over 300,000 signatures to election officials, exceeding the 178,000 required to force a provincial referendum on independence from Canada.  Alberta’s Separation Movement About: It is a political campaign

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TRAI Pushes Nationwide Public WiFi Expansion

TRAI Pushes Nationwide Public WiFi Expansion General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Welfare Schemes  Why in News? Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India launched a nationwide consultation to accelerate public Wi-Fi expansion, targeting affordable broadband access. India’s Public Wi-Fi Ecosystem Public Wi-Fi Framework: India’s Public Wi-Fi ecosystem operates mainly under the PM-WANI

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India Crime Rate Declines Significantly

India Crime Rate Declines Significantly General Studies Paper II: Issues Relating to Development, Crime, Gender Equality, Issues Related to Women   Why in News? According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Report, India reported a 6% decline in overall cognisable crime cases in 2024, with crime rate falling from 448.3 to 418.9 per lakh

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Vande Mataram Granted Status Equal to National Anthem

Vande Mataram Granted Status Equal to National Anthem General Studies Paper II: Modern Indian History, Constitution, Government Policies & Interventions   Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, granting Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as the national anthem. The proposed amendment is

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Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions   Why in News? Recently, India approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 to provide ₹2.55 lakh crore liquidity to help MSMEs and the airline sector, ensuring business continuity amid global disruptions. What is Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0?

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Cabinet Approves Proposal to Increase Supreme Court Judge Strength

Cabinet Approves Proposal to Increase Supreme Court Judge Strength General Studies Paper II: Judiciary, Government Policies & Interventions   Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 to raise judge strength from 34 to 37, aiming to reduce pendency and ensure faster justice delivery. Highlights of Supreme

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Indian Journalists Win Pulitzer Prize 2026

Indian Journalists Win Pulitzer Prize 2026 General Studies Paper II: International Recognition, Awards   Why in News? Recently, Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for illustrated reporting for “trAPPed,”exposing cyber fraud and digital surveillance. Highlights of Indian Journalists Shine with Pulitzer 2026 Win Pulitzer Triumph: Anand RK (Eisner Award 2021

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Assembly Election Results 2026

Assembly Election Results 2026 General Studies Paper II: Constitutional Framework, Transparency & Accountability   Why in News? Recently, the 2026 Assembly Election results across five key regions—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Union Territory Puducherry—have triggered a major political shift, with 824 seats contested. Assembly Elections 2026 Outcomes Across Five Regions  Electoral Scale: The 2026

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