India-South Korea Defence Partnership General Studies Paper II: Agreements Related to or Affecting India’s Interests, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, India and South Korea signed new defence pacts focusing on cyber security, military training and joint weapons development to secure the Indo-Pacific region. Highlights of India-South […]
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Electronic Gold Receipts General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? Recently, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched live trading in Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), enabling SEBI-regulated digital gold ownership backed by physical vaults. What are Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)? About: Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) are dematerialised securities representing
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Centre Approves Foreign Loans for Young India Schools General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Fundamental Rights, Education Why in News? Recently, the Centre approved ₹4,049 crore ADB funding for Telangana’s Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS), strengthening education infrastructure. What are Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS)? About: Young India Integrated Residential Schools
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PM Modi Receives FAO Agricola Medal General Studies Paper III: Food Security, International Recognition Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s prestigious Agricola Medal in Rome, recognizing India’s advances in food security and farmer welfare. What is FAO Agricola Medal? About: The FAO Agricola Medal is the
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India Loses Place Among Top Companies General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, India lost all representation in the world’s top 100 listed companies by market capitalisation, marking a significant equity correction. Market Capitalisation Landscape 2026 Global Ranking: The United States maintains the definitive Rank 1 position
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Indigenous ULPGM-V3 Missile General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology, Indigenization of Technology Why in News? Recently, India’s DRDO successfully completed final development trials of the indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3) at the National Open Area Range (NOAR), Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. What is ULPGM-V3 Missile? About: The ULPGM-V3 (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched
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US Secretary Marco Rubio India Visit General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Grouping and Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, the US State Department announced Secretary Marco Rubio’s maiden visit to India from May 23–26, signaling deeper Indo-Pacific alignment through Quad diplomacy. US Secretary Marco Rubio’s Upcoming
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Investment Fluctuation Reserve General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India discontinued the Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for commercial banks, allowing existing balances as Tier-1 capital. What is Investment Fluctuation Reserve? About: Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) is a special reserve maintained by banks
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India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements Why in News? Recently, India and Norway officially elevated their bilateral ties to a Green Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oslo. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway is the first by an Indian Prime
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Ordinance Issued to Increase Supreme Court Judges General Studies Paper II: Judiciary, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, President Droupadi Murmu promulgated an ordinance increasing Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, raising total strength to 38 including the CJI. The Ordinance will be replaced by the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment
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