UPI Daily Transactions Reach Record High General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Inclusive Growth Why in News? According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), India’s UPI ecosystem hit a record daily average of 745 million transactions in April 2026, reflecting strong underlying growth despite a slight monthly dip. Highlights of […]
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Russia New Homegrown Soyuz 5 Rocket General Studies Paper III: Space Technology Why in News? Recently, Russia successfully conducted the first test launch of its homegrown Soyuz-5 rocket from Baikonur, marking a strategic step toward independent space access despite limited reusability. Russia’s Homegrown Soyuz-5 Rocket About: The Soyuz-5, also known as Irtysh or Sunkar, is
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India Strategic Power Hub Great Nicobar Island General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Development Why in News? India’s Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project is a massive infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming India’s southernmost tip into a premier trans-shipment, defence, and economic hub. India’s Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project About: The Great Nicobar Project
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Agni-VI Ballistic Missile Project General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Why in News? Recently, DRDO confirmed that the organization is technically prepared to proceed with the full-scale development of the Agni-VI, awaiting formal approval from the Government to move to the next phase. What is Agni-VI Ballistic
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US Returns 657 Stolen Artefacts to India General Studies Paper II: Indian Heritage Sites, Indian Architecture, Cultural Diplomacy Why in News? Recently, the United States returned 657 stolen artefacts worth $14 million to India, exposing vast global trafficking networks and accelerating international cooperation to reclaim looted heritage assets. Highlights of US Repatriates Looted Indian Antiquities
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Exit Poll Results 2026 General Studies Paper II: Constitution, Election Regulations Why in News? Recently, assembly elections in five states—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry—were completed and exit polls results for 2026 indicate mixed trends. Counting for all five states is scheduled for May 4, 2026. Exit Poll Results 2026: State-wise Exit Poll
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India Became World Fifth Largest Military Spender General Studies Paper II: Government Budgeting, Defence & Modernisation Why in News? According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report, India has become the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025 with defence expenditure of $92.1 billion, rising 8.9%. India Became 5th largest military spender globally, following
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Bangladesh First Nuclear Power Plan General Studies Paper II: Nuclear Technology, Government Initiatives, India’s Neighborhood Why in News? Recently, Bangladesh advanced its energy sovereignty by beginning uranium fuel loading at Unit-1 of the 2,400 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking its entry as the 33rd nation using nuclear power. Highlights of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
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Airlines Warn of Shutdown Risk amid Fuel Crisis General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Energy Why in News? Recently, the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing major carriers like Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, has issued an “SOS” letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, warning that the sector is under “extreme stress”
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Rising Oral Cancer Burden in India General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? A recent study by the ICMR-National Institute of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology (ICMR-NINE), highlights that male oral cancer cases in India are rising at an estimated annual rate of 1.20%, identifying India as a significant contributor to the
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