Census 2027 First Phase to Include 33 Questions General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Population and Associated Issues Why in News? On January 22, 2026, the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India announced 33 mandatory questions for residents during the first phase of the 2027 Census. This phase is scheduled to take […]
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Survey of India Partners with Periyar University for GIS Research General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? Recently, the Survey of India has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Periyar University to advance research, curriculum development and training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to strengthen academic-industry links
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Law and Environmental Accountability in India In January 2026, senior Congress leader and former Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh filed a petition before the Supreme Court of India, challenging the legality of ex post facto (retrospective) environmental clearances. He argued that such clearances are bad in law, harmful to public health, and undermine the very
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Courts Enter Sacred Terrain On 23 January 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued notice on a writ petition filed by the Hindu Dharma Parishad, seeking the takeover of the Thirupparankundram Lord Murugan Subramaniya Swamy Temple by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and permanent lighting of the Deepathoon (stone pillar) atop Thirupparankundram Hill. The
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A Superpower Steps Back The formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026 marks a decisive rupture in the post-war architecture of global health governance. While disagreements between the United States and WHO are not unprecedented, this exit is historically significant because it occurs at a moment when
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India to Launch First Indigenous C-295 Military Aircraft by September 2026 General Studies Paper II: Defence Technology, Indigenization of Technology Why in News? India is set to roll out its first indigenous Airbus‑Tata C‑295 military transport aircraft from the new Vadodara final assembly line by September 2026, marking a major milestone under the “Make in India”
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UAE-Telangana Partnership for Net-Zero Bharat Future City Project General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Urban Planning Why in News? Recently, at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Arab Emirates and Telangana agreed to collaborate on developing Bharat Future City to support Telangana’s vision for climate-friendly urban growth and economic expansion.
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World Oldest Rock Art Found in Indonesia Muna Island General Studies Paper II: Cave Architecture, Rock Cut Architecture Why in News? Recently, Archaeologists discovered the world’s oldest rock art in Indonesia’s Muna Island, dating back at least 67,800 years. This artwork provides evidence of early human migration toward Australia and highlights sophisticated ancient creativity. Highlights
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India–Bangladesh Relations On 20 January 2026, a report published by BBC Hindi claimed that India was calling back its diplomats from Bangladesh. The report quickly triggered speculation about a sharp deterioration in ties between the two neighbours. In South Asia, where diplomatic signals are closely scrutinised, even a hint of withdrawal is often read as
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India Ranks Sixth in Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 India has ranked sixth among 11 Asian countries in the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026. The ranking shows that India is making progress in manufacturing, but stronger efforts are needed to compete with leading Asian economies. The index compares major manufacturing countries in Asia and highlights where
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