Amaravati Quantum Valley General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Technology and Computing Why in News? India’s first Amaravati Quantum Valley is being developed under the National Quantum Mission to create an integrated ecosystem for quantum computing, research, and skill development. What is Amaravati Quantum Valley? About: The Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) is India’s […]
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Vibrant Villages Programme General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Phase-II of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) on February 20, 2026, from Nathanpur in Assam’s Cachar district. What is the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)? About: The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) is
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Trump Imposes New 10% Global Import Tariff General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? After a major setback from the US Supreme Court, Donald Trump announced a 10% global tariff on imports from all countries through an executive order, prompting the administration to use alternative
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15th Finance Commission ₹137 Crore Grants to Boost Rural Local Bodies General Studies Paper II: Co-operative Federalism, Constitutional Bodies Why in News? The Union Government, through the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has released over ₹137 crore as Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) Grants to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Goa, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand during Financial
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India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? In February 2026, India and France elevated bilateral ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership during President Macron’s fourth official visit to India. This landmark upgrade, guided by the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, deepens
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India Third Nuclear Missile Submarine INS Aridhaman General Studies Paper III: Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology Why in News? India’s third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine ‘INS Aridhaman’ is in the final stage of sea trials and is expected to be commissioned between April–May 2026. As part of India’s nuclear triad, this advanced submarine will
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India-Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, India and Nepal signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters to strengthen cooperation in cross-border criminal investigations. It will facilitate coordination in prosecution to combat terrorism and financial fraud more effectively
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Bharat-VISTAAR AI Platform for Farmers General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? On February 17, 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Bharat-VISTAAR in Jaipur, announced in the 2026-27 Union Budget. What is Bharat-VISTAAR AI Platform? About: Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) is a newly launched Artificial
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India Sets Guinness World Record for Responsible AI Pledge General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Artificial Intelligence, IT & Computers Why in News? Recently, India created a new milestone by earning a Guinness World Records title for the highest number of Responsible AI pledges within 24 hours at the India AI Impact Summit
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Rajya Sabha Election Process General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Indian Constitution Why in News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has formally initiated the process for biennial Rajya Sabha elections across 10 states. Following the announcement, notifications will be issued on February 26, setting a timeline for nominations, polling, and same-day counting on March 16.
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