Ethanol Blending Approved in Aviation Fuel General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Renewable Energy Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approved ethanol blending in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), enabling sustainable aviation fuel transition. Approval of Ethanol Blending in Aviation Fuel Legal Recognition: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural […]
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Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules 2026 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Cyber Security Why in News? Recently, the Government of India notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Rules, 2026, which are scheduled to come into effect on 1st May 2026. These rules provide the operational framework
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UK Approves Lifetime Smoking Ban General Studies Paper III: Health Why in News? Recently, United Kingdom approved a landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill imposing a lifetime smoking ban on those born after 2008, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. Provisions of UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill Generational Tobacco Ban: The core provision makes it
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Govt Proposes Stricter AI Labelling Norms General Studies Paper II: Artificial Intelligence, IT & Computers, Security Concerns Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) proposed stricter amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, mandating all AI-generated content to carry clearly visible labels throughout its entire duration. Highlights of Govt Stricter
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Emerging Super El Niño Risk General Studies Paper III: Climate Change, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported a 61% chance of El Niño emerging by July 2026. Experts warn of a rare “Super El Niño” risk, with a 25% probability of extreme Pacific warming
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Japan Arms Export Policy Shift General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Japan ended its decades-long ban on lethal arms exports, marking a historic shift from post-World War II pacifism toward strategic militarization. Japan’s Pacifist Constitution and Arms Export Ban Foundation: After World War
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Step Down General Studies Paper III: Business Why in News? Recently, Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple Inc. on September 1, 2026, after 15 years. Apple Leadership Transition Announcement: Transition: On April 20, 2026, Apple Inc. announced a historic leadership transition. Current CEO Tim Cook
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India–South Korea Strategic Partnership General Studies Paper II: Agreements Related to or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited India and held high-level talks with the Indian Prime Minister, where both nations signed multiple agreements under India–South Korea Special Strategic Partnership and set an ambitious target to
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7th Edition of Trade Watch Quarterly Report General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development Why in News? Recently, the 7th Edition of Trade Watch Quarterly Report was released by NITI Aayog. The report presents a data-driven assessment of India’s Q3 FY2025–26 trade performance. Highlights of 7th Edition Trade Watch Quarterly (Q3 FY2025–26) Global Trade:
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Scientists Warn of Super El Niño Risk General Studies Paper III: Climate Change, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Recently, scientists warn a potential “super El Niño” could emerge in 2026 as Pacific warming intensifies, with 60% probability of formation, raising risks of extreme heat and weak monsoons in India. What is El
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