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WHO Approves First Malaria Drug for Newborns

WHO Approves First Malaria Drug for Newborns General Studies Paper II: Disease, International Organisations Why in News? Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved the first newborn-specific malaria drug (artemether-lumefantrine), addressing a major treatment gap by ensuring safe, accurate dosing for infants. Highlights of WHO Approved First Malaria Drug for Newborns Approval: The World Health […]

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Iran-UAE Rift Blocks BRICS MENA Consensus

Iran-UAE Rift Blocks BRICS MENA Consensus General Studies Paper II: Groups and Agreements Involving and/or Affecting India’s Interests   Why in News? Recently, sharp Iran–UAE rift amid the ongoing West Asia conflict blocked BRICS-MENA consensus, conflicting geopolitical alignments forced India to issue only a cautious chair’s summary instead of a unified statement. Iran demanded a

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India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement General Studies Paper II: International treaties and agreements, Impact of foreign countries’ policies and politics on India’s interests Why in News? Recently, India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (2026) granting 100% duty-free access to Indian exports and aiming to double bilateral trade and deepen Indo-Pacific economic

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India Approves SAARC Swap for Maldives

India Approves SAARC Swap for Maldives General Studies Paper II: India and its Neighbourhood Relations   Why in News? Recently, India approved a ₹30 billion currency swap withdrawal for Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, boosting financial stability and supporting foreign exchange reserves. What is SAARC Currency Swap Framework? About: The SAARC Currency Swap

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Anti-Defection Law

Anti-Defection Law General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Constitutional Amendments   Why in News? Recently, legal experts highlight that Raghav Chadha and six MPs may avoid disqualification under India’s anti-defection law, as their collective shift meets the constitutionally mandated two-thirds threshold. What is Anti-Defection Law?  Basic Concept: The Anti-Defection Law is a constitutional mechanism to prevent

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Supreme Court Ruling on Minor Abortion Rights

Supreme Court Ruling on Minor Abortion Rights General Studies Paper II: Issues Related to Women Why in News? Recently, India’s Supreme Court allowed a minor to terminate a 30 week pregnancy, affirming reproductive autonomy under Article 21. Highlights of Supreme Court Ruling Minor Abortion Rights Constitutional Right: The Supreme Court reaffirmed that reproductive choice is

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India First Large-Scale Private Gold Mining Project

India First Large-Scale Private Gold Mining Project General Studies Paper II: Mineral & Energy Resources, Government Policies & Interventions  Why in News? India’s first large-scale private gold mine is set to commence operations in early May 2026 at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh.  India’s First Large-Scale Private Gold Mining Project About: Jonnagiri Gold Project

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India Future Forest Carbon Storage Potential

India Future Forest Carbon Storage Potential General Studies Paper III: Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Recently, a study published in Environmental Research: Climate finds India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, strengthening sink capacity but increasing ecological vulnerability risks. Key Findings of Environmental Research: Climate Study on Future Potential Model-Based Scientific

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Ethanol Blending Approved in Aviation Fuel

Ethanol Blending Approved in Aviation Fuel General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Renewable Energy Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approved ethanol blending in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), enabling sustainable aviation fuel transition.  Approval of Ethanol Blending in Aviation Fuel  Legal Recognition: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural

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