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Government Launches Nationwide Fire Safety Week

Government Launches Nationwide Fire Safety Week General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Disaster Management  Why in News? Recently, India’s Health Ministry launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week (May 4–10, 2026) to strengthen hospital preparedness through mock drills, audits, training, and stricter safety guidelines. Highlights of Nationwide Fire Safety Week Nature: Nationwide Fire Safety […]

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India First National Guidelines for Childhood Diabetes Care

India First National Guidelines for Childhood Diabetes Care General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions  Why in News? Recently, India released its first national childhood diabetes guidelines, establishing a standardized framework for universal screening and integrated long-term care across public health systems. Highlights of India’s First National Childhood Diabetes Care Guidelines The Ministry

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Government Appoints Two Full-Time Members to NITI Aayog

Government Appoints Two Full-Time Members to NITI Aayog General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Co-operative Federalism  Why in News? Recently, the Government appointed Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog, approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via Cabinet Secretariat notification. Profiles of Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr

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Lipulekh Dispute Escalates India-Nepal Tensions

Lipulekh Dispute Escalates India-Nepal Tensions General Studies Paper II: India’s Neighbouring Countries, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements  Why in News? Recently, Nepal formally objected to India-China’s Kailash Mansarovar route via Lipulekh, citing the 1816 Sugauli Treaty, while India rejected claims as “unjustified”. What is Lipulekh Pass? Location: Lipulekh Pass is a high-altitude Himalayan mountain pass situated

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World First OptoSAR Satellite Mission Drishti

World First OptoSAR Satellite Mission Drishti General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Space Technology  Why in News? Recently, Indian startup GalaxEye launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, enhancing surveillance and geospatial intelligence while marking a major leap in India’s private space capabilities. What is Mission Drishti? About: Mission Drishti is the

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Census 2027 Phase 1 Houselisting and Housing

Census 2027 Phase 1 Houselisting and Housing General Studies Paper II: Population and Associated Issues, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Following the completion of the 15-day voluntary self-enumeration period, the Census 2027 Houselisting and Housing Census Phase-1 field operations have commenced across six States and a UT. Census 2027 Phase-1 Timeline Overview Duration:

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UPI Daily Transactions Reach Record High

UPI Daily Transactions Reach Record High General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Inclusive Growth Why in News? According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), India’s UPI ecosystem hit a record daily average of 745 million transactions in April 2026, reflecting strong underlying growth despite a slight monthly dip. Highlights of

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Russia New Homegrown Soyuz 5 Rocket

Russia New Homegrown Soyuz 5 Rocket General Studies Paper III: Space Technology Why in News? Recently, Russia successfully conducted the first test launch of its homegrown Soyuz-5 rocket from Baikonur, marking a strategic step toward independent space access despite limited reusability. Russia’s Homegrown Soyuz-5 Rocket About: The Soyuz-5, also known as Irtysh or Sunkar, is

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India Strategic Power Hub Great Nicobar Island

India Strategic Power Hub Great Nicobar Island General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Development  Why in News? India’s Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project is a massive infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming India’s southernmost tip into a premier trans-shipment, defence, and economic hub. India’s Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project About: The Great Nicobar Project

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Agni-VI Ballistic Missile Project

Agni-VI Ballistic Missile Project General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology   Why in News? Recently, DRDO confirmed that the organization is technically prepared to proceed with the full-scale development of the Agni-VI, awaiting formal approval from the Government to move to the next phase. What is Agni-VI Ballistic

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