Supplementary Demands for Grants General Studies Paper III: Mobilization of Resources, Government Budgeting Why in News? Recently, the Lok Sabha approved the second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025-26, involving a gross additional expenditure of ₹2,81,289.26 crore, with a net cash outgo of ₹2,01,143 crore after accounting for savings and enhanced receipts. The […]
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AIIMS-ISRO Partner to Advance Space Medicine Research General Studies Paper III: Space Technology, Government Policy and Interventions Why in News? Recently, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) partnered to boost space medicine research, focusing on crew health for India’s human space missions, including Gaganyaan and the Bharatiya Antariksh
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China Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, China passed “Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law” to promote and strengthen a common national identity, encouraging the use of Mandarin language in public life and highlighting the role of
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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