Nepal Youngest Prime Minister Balendra Shah General Studies Paper II: India’s Neighbouring Countries, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? On 27 March 2026, Nepal swore in Balendra Shah as its youngest Prime Minister, a former rapper-turned-politician, marking a major political shift after youth-led protests and a landslide […]
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India Preparedness Amid West Asia Crisis General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Indian government dismissed rumours of a nationwide lockdown amid the West Asia crisis, calling such claims baseless and assured citizens, reaffirming India’s preparedness. West Asia Crisis 2026 Origin: The crisis began on 28 February 2026
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52nd G7 Summit 2026 General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian‑les‑Bains, France, from June 15–17, 2026, after being invited by French President Emmanuel Macron as India engages on global economy, security and strategic issues.
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Economic Burden of Typhoid Antibiotic Resistance General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Antibiotic-resistant typhoid accounted for 87% of India’s total INR 123 billion typhoid economic burden in 2023, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia. Highlights of Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia Study
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Government Cuts Petrol and Diesel Excise Duty General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently the Indian government significantly cut excise duty by ₹10 per litre on both fuels: petrol duty was reduced from ₹13 to ₹3, and diesel duty was cut from ₹10 to nil (zero) to ease rising
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Mobilization of Resources Why in News? Recently QS World University Rankings 2026 by Subject was released, highlighting top global universities and trends in higher education. Highlights of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 Edition: 16th edition of the QS World
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Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Gender Equality Why in News? Recently, Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which aims to modify the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 by redefining transgender identity and ensuring benefits reach intended groups. Transgender Persons
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Govt Retains 4% Inflation Target for 2026-31 General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Monetary Policy Why in News? Recently, the Indian government retained the 4% retail inflation target for 2026–31, with a tolerance band of 2% to 6%, ensuring policy stability and continuity. India’s Inflation Targeting Framework About: Inflation Targeting is a monetary
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Israel Destroys Qasmiyeh Litani River Bridge General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Israeli forces destroyed the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon, cutting a key route linking Tyre and surrounding areas. Israeli forces claimed that the bridge was used by
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Supreme Court Rules Conversion Ends SC Status General Studies Paper II: Issues Related to SCs & STs, Social Empowerment Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court of India in Chinthada Anand v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. (2026) case ruled that converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to any other religion, results in
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