Major Ports Cargo Hits 915 MT Growth General Studies Paper III: Infrastructure, Growth and Development, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, India’s major ports handled a record 915 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025–26, surpassing targets and growing over 7% year-on-year, reflecting improved infrastructure and rising trade activity across the country’s […]
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India Withdraws COP33 Hosting Bid General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? India has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 33rd Conference of Parties (COP33) Summit to the UNFCCC, scheduled for 2028. The decision, communicated to the UNFCCC, followed a review of 2028 commitments.
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Adani US Court Fraud Case Dismissal Plea General Studies Paper II: Judiciary, Business & Fraudulent Why in News? Recently, U.S. court has accepted Gautam Adani’s plea to seek dismissal of a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fraud case, where he denies bribery allegations, arguing lack of jurisdiction and evidence, with a formal motion expected
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US–Iran Two-Week Ceasefire Deal General Studies Paper II: Groups and Agreements Involving and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, the United States and Iran agreed to a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire to pause a dangerous conflict, allowing reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and creating space for diplomacy. Highlights of US–Iran Two-Week Ceasefire Agreement
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Menaka Guruswamy Became India First Openly Queer Rajya Sabha MP General Studies Paper II: Gender Equality, Welfare Schemes Why in News? Recently, Menaka Guruswamy became India’s first openly queer Rajya Sabha MP after taking oath in 2026, marking a historic step for LGBTQ+ representation. Who is Menaka Guruswamy? Intro: Menaka Guruswamy is a prominent
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India Fast Breeder Reactor Achieves Criticality Milestone General Studies Paper II: Nuclear Technology, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, India’s indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved a criticality milestone, marking a defining step in the second stage of India’s three‑stage nuclear power programme. India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns General Studies Paper III: Business and Aviation Market Why in News? Recently, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned after nearly four years, amid mounting losses, safety concerns, and regulatory scrutiny. He will continue temporarily until a successor is appointed as the airline undergoes a leadership transition. CEO
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Moody’s Retains India Baa3 Rating General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Capital Market Why in News? Moody’s has maintained India’s sovereign credit rating at Baa3 with a stable outlook, citing strong growth and financial stability. However, the agency warned that the Iran war could moderate GDP growth to roughly 6% for the fiscal
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China Under Dual Climate Threats General Studies Paper III: Climate Change, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Recently, China has warned of a rare dual climate threat in 2026, with severe flooding expected in northern regions and intense droughts in others, posing risks to agriculture, water resources, and infrastructure. Climatic Drivers Behind China’s
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Space Food for Astronauts General Studies Paper III: Space Technology Why in News? Recently, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts revealed a diverse space food menu including mango salad, beef brisket and smoothies. All these meals are rehydratable and designed for microgravity. What is Space Food? About: Space Food refers to specially designed, processed, and packaged
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