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Government Introduces Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the government introduced the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha on August 3, 2026, which seeks to replace the older Indian Statistical Institute Act of 1959. What is Indian Statistical Institute […]

India-Uzbekistan Relations General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests  Why in News? India and Uzbekistan set a joint economic goal to scale their bilateral trade to $3 billion over the next three years. India–Uzbekistan Relations Detailed  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 1. Why is Uzbekistan strategically important for India? Answer:

Government Proposes MDR on Select High-Value UPI Payments General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Government Policies & Interventions,  Why in News? Recently the government proposed enabling Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select high-value UPI payments to strengthen digital payment sustainability. Proposal of MDR on High-Value UPI Payments MDR Policy Framework in India Need for

Government Adds Heatwaves and Lightning to Disaster List General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Important Geophysical Phenomena Why in News? Recently, India included heatwaves and lightning under SDRF-NDRF notified disasters, strengthening climate resilience and disaster-risk protection. Understanding Heatwaves and Lightning Expanded Disaster Relief Framework India’s Disaster Management Framework and Institutional Mechanism Frequently Asked

Lok Sabha Passes Supreme Court Judge Strength Bill to Increase Judges to 38 General Studies Paper II: Judiciary,  Government Policies & Interventions  Why in News? Recently Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court Judge Strength Bill or Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill 2026, raising sanctioned strength to 38. Highlights of Supreme Court (Number of

India to Host BRICS Anti-Corruption Meeting in Hyderabad General Studies Paper II: Important International Institutions, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? India is hosting the 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) Meeting in Hyderabad under the theme of India’s BRICS Presidency. Highlights of 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG)

Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Site General Studies Paper III: Wildlife Protection, Biodiversity  Why in News? On August 3, 2026, Glaw Lake was designated as India’s 101st Ramsar Site under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. It is the first Ramsar Site in Arunachal Pradesh. Highlights of Glaw Lake as India’s 101st Ramsar Site  About

NSA Ajit Doval Receives Lokmanya Tilak Award 2026 General Studies Paper II: Awards & Recognition, Important Personalities  Why in News? Recently, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune, recognizing exceptional contributions to India’s national security. Lokmanya Tilak National Award Who is Ajit Kumar Doval? Key Facts About

West Bengal Begins India 16th Census Self Enumeration General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Population and Associated Issues Why in News? Recently, West Bengal launched 16th census self-enumeration window from August 1 to August 15, 2026, on the Census Portal before house-listing. West Bengal’s Digital Census: Phase and Schedule   What is Census? India’s

Centre Tax Devolution Funds Released To States  General Studies Paper II: Co-operative Federalism, Government Policies  Why in News? Recently, the Union Government front-loaded an advance tax devolution instalment of ₹1.09 lakh crore to all states to accelerate critical capital and developmental expenditure.  What is Tax Devolution? Note: The current 16th Finance Commission is chaired by