RBI Expected to Maintain Rates Amid West Asia Conflict General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Monetary Policy Why in News? According to SBI Research report, the Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain policy repo rate at 5.25% during the April Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as uncertainty from West Asia conflict […]
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India-Azerbaijan Relations General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, India and Azerbaijan resumed first high-level talks in Baku to rebuild strained ties after Azerbaijan’s support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, signalling a calibrated diplomatic reset through confidence-building measures. Highlights
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India–Russia Energy Partnership General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in News? Recently, Russia has offered to steadily increase crude oil and LNG supplies to India amid global energy disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis, aiming to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation. Energy Trade between India and Russia Historical Ties: The India–Russia energy
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INS Aridhaman General Studies Paper III: Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Aridhaman, third indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, enhancing India’s nuclear triad and second-strike capability. India’s Nuclear Missile Submarine – INS Aridhaman Intro: INS Aridhaman is India’s third indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Raja Ravi Varma Painting Breaks Record General Studies Paper I: Important Personalities, Indian Art Forms Why in News? Recently, Raja Ravi Varma’s iconic oil painting “Yashoda and Krishna” was sold for a record ₹167.2 crore at auction, becoming the most expensive Indian artwork ever. It surpassed the previous record of ₹118 crore held by
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India Tech Hiring Slumps Amid Decline General Studies Paper III: Economic and Social Development, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? According to Xpheno’s Active Tech Jobs Outlook – India, India’s tech hiring has slowed sharply, marking its second-lowest start in six years, with job openings dropping 8% in April to around 110,000. Trends
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India Joins Hormuz Reopening Global Effort General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, India joined a UK-led global effort with over 60 nations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on diplomatic coordination to ensure secure, uninterrupted maritime trade and energy supplies. Highlights
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Petrochemical Duty Relief Amid Crisis General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Industrial Growth Why in News? Recently, India removed import duties on about 40 petrochemical products as a temporary relief amid the West Asia crisis, aiming to ease supply disruptions and stabilize pharmaceuticals industries. The exemption is temporary (till June 30, 2026),
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Nasa Artemis II Mission General Studies Paper III: Space Technology, International Space Agencies Why in News? Recently, NASA’s Artemis II mission Successfully launched on 1 April 2026, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years and testing systems for future human landings. What is Artemis II Mission? About: Artemis II is the
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Himachal Pradesh Excise Policy 2026–27 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, Himachal Pradesh implemented the Excise Policy 2026–27 from April 1, 2026, increasing liquor prices (₹10–₹100 rise) and continuing the MRP-based system to prevent overcharging. Highlights of Himachal Pradesh Excise Policy 2026–27 Legal Basis: The Excise Policy 2026–27
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