ISRO Gaganyaan Astronaut Cadre to Civilians General Studies Paper III: Space Technology Why in News? Recently, ISRO’s Committee on astronaut selection and management recommended opening its Gaganyaan astronaut cadre to civilians for the first time alongside military pilots, marking a major shift for future Gaganyaan missions. Highlights of ISRO Committee on Astronaut Selection and […]
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WHO Approves First Malaria Drug for Newborns General Studies Paper II: Disease, International Organisations Why in News? Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved the first newborn-specific malaria drug (artemether-lumefantrine), addressing a major treatment gap by ensuring safe, accurate dosing for infants. Highlights of WHO Approved First Malaria Drug for Newborns Approval: The World Health
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Iran-UAE Rift Blocks BRICS MENA Consensus General Studies Paper II: Groups and Agreements Involving and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, sharp Iran–UAE rift amid the ongoing West Asia conflict blocked BRICS-MENA consensus, conflicting geopolitical alignments forced India to issue only a cautious chair’s summary instead of a unified statement. Iran demanded a
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India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement General Studies Paper II: International treaties and agreements, Impact of foreign countries’ policies and politics on India’s interests Why in News? Recently, India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (2026) granting 100% duty-free access to Indian exports and aiming to double bilateral trade and deepen Indo-Pacific economic
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India Approves SAARC Swap for Maldives General Studies Paper II: India and its Neighbourhood Relations Why in News? Recently, India approved a ₹30 billion currency swap withdrawal for Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, boosting financial stability and supporting foreign exchange reserves. What is SAARC Currency Swap Framework? About: The SAARC Currency Swap
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Anti-Defection Law General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Constitutional Amendments Why in News? Recently, legal experts highlight that Raghav Chadha and six MPs may avoid disqualification under India’s anti-defection law, as their collective shift meets the constitutionally mandated two-thirds threshold. What is Anti-Defection Law? Basic Concept: The Anti-Defection Law is a constitutional mechanism to prevent
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Supreme Court Ruling on Minor Abortion Rights General Studies Paper II: Issues Related to Women Why in News? Recently, India’s Supreme Court allowed a minor to terminate a 30 week pregnancy, affirming reproductive autonomy under Article 21. Highlights of Supreme Court Ruling Minor Abortion Rights Constitutional Right: The Supreme Court reaffirmed that reproductive choice is
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India First Large-Scale Private Gold Mining Project General Studies Paper II: Mineral & Energy Resources, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? India’s first large-scale private gold mine is set to commence operations in early May 2026 at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. India’s First Large-Scale Private Gold Mining Project About: Jonnagiri Gold Project
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India Future Forest Carbon Storage Potential General Studies Paper III: Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Recently, a study published in Environmental Research: Climate finds India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, strengthening sink capacity but increasing ecological vulnerability risks. Key Findings of Environmental Research: Climate Study on Future Potential Model-Based Scientific
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India Bids to Host 2038 Asian Games General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Sports Why in News? Recently, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially submitted an expression of interest to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to host the 2038 Asian Games, aiming to continue its push for major multi-sport events. Asian
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