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US Returns 657 Stolen Artefacts to India

US Returns 657 Stolen Artefacts to India General Studies Paper II: Indian Heritage Sites, Indian Architecture, Cultural Diplomacy  Why in News? Recently, the United States returned 657 stolen artefacts worth $14 million to India, exposing vast global trafficking networks and accelerating international cooperation to reclaim looted heritage assets. Highlights of US Repatriates Looted Indian Antiquities  […]

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India Became World Fifth Largest Military Spender

India Became World Fifth Largest Military Spender General Studies Paper II: Government Budgeting, Defence & Modernisation  Why in News? According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report, India has become the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025 with defence expenditure of $92.1 billion, rising 8.9%. India Became 5th largest military spender globally, following

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Bangladesh First Nuclear Power Plan

Bangladesh First Nuclear Power Plan General Studies Paper II: Nuclear Technology, Government Initiatives, India’s Neighborhood  Why in News? Recently, Bangladesh advanced its energy sovereignty by beginning uranium fuel loading at Unit-1 of the 2,400 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking its entry as the 33rd nation using nuclear power. Highlights of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

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Airlines Warn of Shutdown Risk amid Fuel Crisis

Airlines Warn of Shutdown Risk amid Fuel Crisis General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Energy Why in News? Recently, the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing major carriers like Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, has issued an “SOS” letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, warning that the sector is under “extreme stress”

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Rising Oral Cancer Burden in India

Rising Oral Cancer Burden in India General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions  Why in News? A recent study by the ICMR-National Institute of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology (ICMR-NINE), highlights that male oral cancer cases in India are rising at an estimated annual rate of 1.20%, identifying India as a significant contributor to the

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Oil India Discovers Hydrocarbons in Libya

Oil India Discovers Hydrocarbons in Libya General Studies Paper III: Mineral & Energy Resources Why in News? Recently, Oil India Limited (OIL) discovered hydrocarbons in Ghadames Basin, strengthening India’s overseas energy security strategy amid volatile global oil markets and supply risks. Highlights of Oil India’s Discovers Hydrocarbons in Libya Location: The hydrocarbon discovery was made

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Formation of 5 New Districts in Ladakh

Formation of 5 New Districts in Ladakh General Studies Paper II: Indian Constitution, Government Policies & Interventions    Why in News? Recently, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved creation of five new districts, aiming to decentralised governance and improve service delivery. Highlights of New Districts Creation in Ladakh Administrative Approval: On 27

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Britain Forms New Gurkha Regiment

Britain Forms New Gurkha Regiment General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests   Why in News? Recently, the King’s Gurkha Artillery (KGA) held its first oath-taking parade for a batch of 20 directly selected recruits from Nepal on April 20, 2026 in south-west England.  This expansion occurs against a

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ISRO Gaganyaan Astronaut Cadre to Civilians

ISRO Gaganyaan Astronaut Cadre to Civilians General Studies Paper III: Space Technology   Why in News? Recently, ISRO’s Committee on astronaut selection and management recommended opening its Gaganyaan astronaut cadre to civilians for the first time alongside military pilots, marking a major shift for future Gaganyaan missions. Highlights of ISRO Committee on Astronaut Selection and

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