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Indigenous AK-203 Sher Test Fired in Amethi General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology, Indianization of Technology Why in News? Recently, India successfully test-fired “Sher,” the first 100% indigenized AK-203 assault rifle, in Amethi, strengthening defence self-reliance. What is AK-203 ‘Sher’? Significance of AK-203 ‘Sher’ for India India–Russia Defence Co-Development Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 1. What […]

President To Present National Teachers Awards 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan General Studies Paper II: Awards & Recognition, Important Personalities  Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu will confer National Teachers’ Awards 2026 on 48 school teachers on Teachers’ Day ( September 5) at Vigyan Bhawan, recognising measurable contributions to student development. What are National Teachers’ Awards?

Supreme Court Approves One Year Practice Rule For Judges General Studies Paper II: Judiciary, Supreme Court Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court reduced Civil Judge (Junior Division) candidates’ mandatory legal practice from three years to one. Highlights of Supreme Court Change in Judicial Recruitment Three-Year Practice Rule for Civil Judge Candidates Significance of the

MHA CAA Application Processing Transferred To District Collectors General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) transferred pending citizenship-processing applications to District Collectors under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Highlights of MHA’s New Decentralised CAA Processing Mechanism Note: The Citizenship Act, 1955, enacted under

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Becomes Bangladesh New President 2026 General Studies Paper II: India and Its Neighborhood, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, a veteran politician from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh on 20 August 2026.

India’s Sugar Stocks Crash After Duty-Free Imports General Studies Paper II: Agricultural Marketing, Buffer Stocks & Food Security, Government Policies  Why in News? Recently, Indian sugar stocks fell up to 5% on August 21, 2026, after the government allowed duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar. Duty-Free Sugar Imports: Government Decision and Rationale

Approval of Permanent Ladakh Bench for J&K High Court General Studies Paper II: Indian Constitution,  Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a Permanent Ladakh Bench for J&K High Court on August 20, 2026, strengthening access to justice for remote Ladakh residents. High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Rajnath Singh-Japan Defence Minister Talks to Boost Defence Ties General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi advanced talks on defence technology and Indo-Pacific stability, strengthening interoperability. Rajnath Singh–Japan Defence Minister Talks: Key Outcomes India–Japan

Tamil Nadu Raises CMCHIS Cover to ₹25 Lakh Annually General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies  Why in News? Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare recommended a 20% Cap on Medicine Price Gap between landing cost and MRP, aiming to curb excessive mark-ups. What Is Cap on Medicine Price Gap? Why

Tamil Nadu Raises CMCHIS Cover to ₹25 Lakh Annually General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, Tamil Nadu raised CMCHIS annual coverage fivefold from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh, strengthening financial protection and improving access to costly specialised healthcare. What is Health Scheme “CMCHIS”? Why Does Tamil Nadu Need