Armenia Elections 2026 General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Parliamentary elections were held in Armenia on 7 June 2026 to elect members of the 9th convocation of the National Assembly. Armenia Parliamentary Elections 2026 Highlights Date: Armenia held parliamentary elections on 7 June 2026 […]
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7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines General Studies Paper I: Physical Geography, Earthquakes, Disaster Management Why in News? Recently, a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings. 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Philippines: Key Facts Event: A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore southern Mindanao, Philippines on 8 June 2026, making
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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Named Next Vice Chief of Air Staff General Studies Paper IlI: Defence, Various Security Forces & Agencies, Appointments Why in News? Recently, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS), effective July 1, 2026. Who is Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit? Background: Air Marshal Ashutosh
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India Records 7.7% GDP Growth in FY26 General Studies Paper III: Government policies and interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) data, India recorded a robust 7.7% GDP growth in FY26, surpassing expectations. Highlights of MoSPI Indian Economy Growth Data GDP Growth: The National Statistics
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Shoko Ishikawa Presents Credentials As UN Women Representative General Studies Paper II: Appointment, Important International Institutions, Issues Related to Women Why in News? Recently, Ms. Shoko Ishikawa presented her credentials to the Ministry of External Affairs, assuming her role as UN Women’s Country Representative in India to strengthen local gender equality initiatives and partnerships. Shoko
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Govt Pushes Ethanol Blending Beyond 20% General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Sustainable Development Why in News? India is accelerating Ethanol Blending Beyond 20%, with new standards notified for 22–30% fuels and expanded flex-fuel infrastructure. What is Ethanol Blending? About: Ethanol blending is the controlled mixing of ethanol with gasoline in specific proportions
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Neelkanth Mishra Appointed World Bank Executive Director General Studies Paper II: International Institutions, Appointment Why in News? Recently, economist Neelkanth Mishra was appointed as India’s Executive Director at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., for a three-year term, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer. Who is Neelkanth Mishra? Early Life: Mishra was raised in an academically focused family
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S-400 Sudarshan General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, India began receiving the fourth squadron of the Russian S-400 “Sudarshan” air defence system, significantly strengthening its layered air-defence network. What is S-400 Sudarshan? About: S-400 Triumf (Sudarshan) is a Russian-made long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system inducted by India to create a multi-layered
1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 General Studies Paper I: Sports, Indian Art Forms Why in News? India will host the 1st World Yogasana Championship from 04-08 June 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Highlights of World Yogasana Sports Tournament 2026 Launch: The first-ever World Yogasana Sports Championship 2026 was officially unveiled in New Delhi. Union Sports Minister
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India First Model Border Village in Ladakh General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? Recently, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone for India’s first Model Border Village in Ladakh. Highlights of India’s First Model Border Village Location: Chumur in the Changthang region of eastern
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