Ex-French President Sarkozy Gets Five-Year Prison Term General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, a French court sentenced former President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy. This marks a historic moment, as he will be the first former president of […]
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Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Pharma Imports General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in News? Recently, US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, effective October 1, 2025. The decision has created concerns in
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Karnataka HC Rules Against X Corp in Content Removal Case General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Why in News? Recently, the Karnataka High Court dismissed the plea filed by social media platform X, which had challenged government orders issued under the IT Law for content removal. The court stated that social media platforms
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Demand for Sixth Schedule Status in Ladakh General Studies Paper II: Constitutional Amendments, Co-operative Federalism Why in News? Recently, a 15-day ongoing hunger strike and a peaceful protest led by Sonam Wangchuk, to include Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution has turned intense. Protesters set fire to some regional offices and also engaged
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Trump Administration Proposes To Scrap H-1B Lottery System General Studies Paper II: Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India’S Interests Why in News? Recently, the US announced new changes to the H-1B visa program. The US government plans to replace the current lottery system with a weighted selection method. This move comes shortly
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SC Flags Arbitrary Criteria in Women Officers Appointment General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court expressed concern over arbitrary criteria in the appointment process of women Army officers seeking permanent commission. What is the Case and Plea by Women Officers? Thirteen Short Service Commission (SSC) women officers
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United Nations General Assembly General Studies Paper II: Important International Institutions Why in News? Recently, the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) debate began on 23 September 2025 in New York. World leaders and senior officials from over 140 countries gathered to address the globe’s most urgent challenges and to discuss paths
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Indian Oil Companies Dividends Stuck in Russia General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Indian public sector oil companies are struggling with dividend income of $1.4 billion stuck in Russia. This situation has continued for over three years after the Russia–Ukraine conflict erupted in February 2022
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UK Canada and Australia Recognise Palestinian State General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests UK Canada and Australia Recognise Palestinian State – Why in News? Recently, Canada, the UK, and Australia have officially recognised Palestine (UK Canada and Australia Recognise Palestinian State) as a state, which aims to strengthen
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Popular Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg Passed Away in Singapore General Studies Paper I: Important Personalities Zubeen Garg Passed Away – Why in News? Recently, popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passed away on 19 September 2025 in Singapore during a scuba diving accident. He was remembered as a cultural icon of Assam. His sudden demise has
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