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India Prepares New Export Incentives for Smartphone Industry

India Prepares New Export Incentives for Smartphone Industry General Studies Paper II: Industrial Policy, Growth and Development Why in News?  India is developing a new, second-phase Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the smartphone industry, focusing on rewarding companies for exports and increased local component sourcing. Proposed Export Incentive Scheme for Smartphone Industry The Government of […]

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India to Build World First Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding Centre

India to Build World First Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding Centre General Studies Paper III: Maritime Technology, Indigenous Defence Manufacturing Why in News?  Recently, the foundation stone for the world’s first Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding and Systems Centre was laid at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh by Sagar Defence Engineering, boosting India’s maritime innovation ecosystem. What

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India Becomes Top Supplier of Cotton Products to US

India Becomes Top Supplier of Cotton Products to US General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Agricultural Resources Why in News?  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, India became the largest supplier of cotton products to the United States in 2025, overtaking China. Highlights of USDA Report 2025 According to the “Cotton:

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Removal Process of Chief Election Commissioner

Removal Process of Chief Election Commissioner General Studies Paper II: Constitutional Bodies, Transparency, and Accountability Why in News?  Recently, opposition parties have proposed a no-confidence motion against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the Election Commission of bias and irregularities in electoral processes.  Constitutional Grounds for Removal of Chief Election Commissioner Constitutional Basis:

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Supreme Court Allows First Passive Euthanasia

Supreme Court Allows First Passive Euthanasia General Studies Paper II: Issues Related to Disability & Health Why in News?  Recently, the Supreme Court of India issued a historic ruling in the case of Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026), permitting passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old Harish Rana in a vegetative state for over 12

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Rising Resignations in Central Armed Police Forces

Rising Resignations in Central Armed Police Forces General Studies Paper II: Security Challenges & their Management in Border Areas Why in News?  Recently, the government informed the Rajya Sabha that resignations in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have increased in recent years, rising from 1,255 in 2021 to 2,333 in 2025, highlighting growing manpower

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Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies

Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies General Studies Paper III: Employment, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  Recently, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the 35th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) in New Delhi on March 10, 2026 to discuss welfare issues directly with various ministries to improve ease of living.

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DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Air-Droppable Container ADC-150

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Air-Droppable Container ADC-150 General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology Why in News?  Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully tested the indigenous Air-Droppable Container ADC-150, designed to deliver 150 kg of supplies from aircraft to ships at sea. What is an Air-Droppable Container ADC-150? About:

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns with Immediate Effect

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns with Immediate Effect General Studies Paper III: Infrastructure, Aviation Why in News?  Recently, Pieter Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect, citing personal reasons. The airline’s board accepted his resignation on March 10, 2026, and Managing Director Rahul Bhatia will lead the company temporarily until a new CEO

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Essential Commodities Act 1955

Essential Commodities Act 1955 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  In response to West Asian supply disruptions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict, India has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, ordering domestic refiners to maximize Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production.  The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) invoked the Act

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