India–GCC Begin Formal Talks for Free Trade Agreement General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, International Agreements Why in News? Recently India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to start negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The ToR sets the […]
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Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 5.25% General Studies Paper II: Fiscal Policy, Inclusive Development Why in News? The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% during its final meeting of the 2025-26 fiscal year on February 6, 2026, continuing a neutral stance to balance growth and inflation.
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India Global Capability Centres Market May Reach $110 Billion by 2030 General Studies Paper III: Mobilization of Resources, Inclusive Growth Why in News? A joint report by FICCI and ANAROCK projects that India’s Global Capability Centres (GCC) market is expected to grow to about USD 110 billion by 2030, with around 2,400 centres employing over
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Anthropic New AI Tool Causes Global Tech Stock Sell-Off General Studies Paper II: Artificial Intelligence, IT & Computers, Security Concerns Why in News? Recently, Anthropic’s launch of a powerful new AI tool for its Claude platform sparked a sharp global tech stock sell-off, wiping out hundreds of billions in software and IT market value. What
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UPSC Introduces New Rules for IAS, IFS and IPS Recruitment for CSE 2026 Why in News? The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has introduced new eligibility rules for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026, barring candidates already appointed as IAS, IPS or IFS officers, offering a one-time improvement chance under stricter conditions to streamline recruitment
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DRDO Successfully Tests Advanced Solid Fuel Ramjet Missile Technology General Studies Paper II: Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, DRDO has successfully demonstrated the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology, a major step toward developing long-range air-to-air missiles. This system enhances speed, strengthening India’s indigenous defence and strategic capabilities. What is Solid
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Yumnam Khemchand Set to Take Oath as Manipur Chief Minister General Studies Paper II: Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments Why in News? Yumnam Khemchand Singh is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Manipur on 4th February 2026 after President’s Rule was revoked in the state. He was elected leader of the BJP-led
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Indian Scientists Created Sunlight-Powered Self-Charging Photo-Capacitor General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Renewable Energy Why in News? Recently, Indian scientists have created a sunlight-powered self-charging supercapacitor called a photo-capacitor that can both capture and store solar energy in one device, avoiding separate solar panels and batteries. India’s Sunlight-Powered Self-Charging Photo-Capacitor About: A Sunlight-Powered
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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Form Pennaiyar Water Dispute Tribunal General Studies Paper II: Water Resources, Co-operative Federalism Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to constitute a tribunal within one month to resolve the long‑pending Pennaiyar river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. What is the Pennaiyar
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Dalai Lama Honoured with Grammy Award for Meditations General Studies Paper II: Arts & Culture, Important Personalities Why in News? The Dalai Lama has been honoured with his first Grammy Award at age 90 for his spoken-word album Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, winning in the Best Audiobook, Narration & Storytelling
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