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Israel Destroys Qasmiyeh Litani River Bridge

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 Upholds Pension Rights of Women Short Service Officers

Supreme Court Upholds Pension Rights of Women Short Service Officers General Studies Paper II: Gender Equality, Issues Related to Women   Why in News?  Recently, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark ruling on March 24, 2026, granting full pension benefits to women Short Service Commission officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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Women Reservation Act 2023

Women Reservation Act 2023 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, Constitutional Amendments   Why in News?  Recently, the government indicated plans to fast-track the Women’s Reservation Act by introducing an amendment for delimitation based on the 2011 Census, aiming to enable earlier implementation of 33% reservation for women in legislatures. Under the proposal,

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Central Armed Police Forces Bill 2026

Central Armed Police Forces Bill 2026 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, Internal Security Why in News?  The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 is set to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha by the Union Government, which regulates administration and leadership in CAPFs, including formalising deputation of IPS officers to

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Terafab AI Chip Manufacturing Project

Terafab AI Chip Manufacturing Project General Studies Paper III: AI & Computing, Growth & Development Why in News?  Recently, Elon Musk unveiled the Terafab AI chip manufacturing project to build a massive, vertically integrated semiconductor facility producing advanced chips for AI, aiming to meet growing demand and reduce reliance on global suppliers. What is Terafab

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Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road Project

Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road Project General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, Environmental Degradation Why in News?  Recently, the Supreme Court of India has allowed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to remove over 45,000 mangrove trees for the Versova–Bhayandar coastal road project in Mumbai. What is Versova–Bhayandar Coastal Road Project? About: The Versova–Bhayandar Coastal Road

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Carbon Market Trading

Carbon Market Trading General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News?  Recently, Union Power Minister announced that India will begin carbon credit trading within four months under its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, aiming to reduce emissions and promote sustainability. What is Carbon Market Trading? About: Carbon Market Trading

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Government Removes Domestic Airfare Cap

Government Removes Domestic Airfare Cap General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News?  Recently, the Indian government removed the domestic airfare cap from March 23, 2026, allowing airlines to set ticket prices freely after earlier restrictions due to disruptions. What is an Airfare Cap? About: An airfare cap is a government-imposed limit

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Vivek Doraiswamy Named India Ambassador to China

Vivek Doraiswamy Named India Ambassador to China General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, India’s Neighbourhood Why in News?  Recently, the Government of India appointed Vikram K. Doraiswami, as the next Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.   He is currently the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom and soon will succeed

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