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Government Moves Toward Stricter Health Insurance Norms

Government Moves Toward Stricter Health Insurance Norms General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Recently, the government has initiated consultations with the insurance regulator, industry experts and hospital networks to tighten health insurance norms. The move comes amid rapidly rising medical costs and inconsistent claim settlement patterns, which have pushed premiums […]

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US Approves $93 Million Defence Sale to India

US Approves $93 Million Defence Sale to India General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests,  Why in News? Recently, the United States approved a defence sale package worth $93 million for India, strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation. The clearance includes Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur precision artillery projectiles. Highlights

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India’s First Bullet Train to Start 100-km Run Between Surat and Vapi

India’s First Bullet Train to Start 100-km Run Between Surat and Vapi General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, Groupings & Agreements Involving India Why in News? Recently, India’s Railway Ministry announced that India’s first bullet train will operate a 100-kilometre stretch between Surat and Vapi during its planned inauguration in August 2027, a

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India Set to Launch First Drone Taxi in Andhra Pradesh

India Set to Launch First Drone Taxi in Andhra Pradesh General Studies Paper II: Scientific Innovations and Discoveries, Indigenization of Technology Why in News? Recently, Andhra Pradesh announced a partnership deal with Karnataka-based Sarla Aviation to establish India’s first drone taxi ecosystem, marking a major step toward electric air mobility and futuristic urban transportation. Highlights

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First-Ever India-US LPG Import Deal

First-Ever India-US LPG Import Deal General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, India and the United States finalized their first-ever structured LPG import deal, marking a significant milestone in bilateral energy cooperation. It opens the doors of one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing

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Iran Suspends Visa-Free Access for Indian Nationals

Iran Suspends Visa-Free Access for Indian Nationals General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Iran suspended visa-free entry for Indian travellers after authorities noticed rising misuse of the facility. This order will be effective from 22 November 2025 to block criminal elements, protect security

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US–South Korea Nuclear‑Powered Submarine Deal

US–South Korea Nuclear‑Powered Submarine Deal General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? The United States and South Korea have announced a landmark deal that opens a new chapter in defense and technology cooperation. As part of this partnership, South Korea will build advanced nuclear submarines

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Indian Navy Set to Induct Indigenous ASW Ship Mahe

Indian Navy Set to Induct Indigenous ASW Ship Mahe General Studies Paper III: Indigenization of Technology, Defence  Why in News? The Indian Navy is set to commission ‘Mahe’ as the first indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on 24 November 2205. This reflects the broader push for self-reliance

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China Becomes Go-To for Regional Currency Printing

China Becomes Go-To for Regional Currency Printing General Studies Paper II: Impact of foreign countries’ policies and politics on India’s interests, India’s Neighbouring Countries  Why in News? Recently, Nepal’s central bank has awarded the China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPMC) a nearly $17 million contract to design and print 430 million pieces of the

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