A Superpower Steps Back The formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026 marks a decisive rupture in the post-war architecture of global health governance. While disagreements between the United States and WHO are not unprecedented, this exit is historically significant because it occurs at a moment when […]
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India to Launch First Indigenous C-295 Military Aircraft by September 2026 General Studies Paper II: Defence Technology, Indigenization of Technology Why in News? India is set to roll out its first indigenous Airbus‑Tata C‑295 military transport aircraft from the new Vadodara final assembly line by September 2026, marking a major milestone under the “Make in India”
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UAE-Telangana Partnership for Net-Zero Bharat Future City Project General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Urban Planning Why in News? Recently, at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Arab Emirates and Telangana agreed to collaborate on developing Bharat Future City to support Telangana’s vision for climate-friendly urban growth and economic expansion.
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World Oldest Rock Art Found in Indonesia Muna Island General Studies Paper II: Cave Architecture, Rock Cut Architecture Why in News? Recently, Archaeologists discovered the world’s oldest rock art in Indonesia’s Muna Island, dating back at least 67,800 years. This artwork provides evidence of early human migration toward Australia and highlights sophisticated ancient creativity. Highlights
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India–Bangladesh Relations On 20 January 2026, a report published by BBC Hindi claimed that India was calling back its diplomats from Bangladesh. The report quickly triggered speculation about a sharp deterioration in ties between the two neighbours. In South Asia, where diplomatic signals are closely scrutinised, even a hint of withdrawal is often read as
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India Ranks Sixth in Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 India has ranked sixth among 11 Asian countries in the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026. The ranking shows that India is making progress in manufacturing, but stronger efforts are needed to compete with leading Asian economies. The index compares major manufacturing countries in Asia and highlights where
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PhonePe Gets SEBI Approval for IPO Walmart-backed digital payments company PhonePe has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its initial public offering (IPO), according to people aware of the matter. This brings the Bengaluru-based fintech a step closer to becoming one of India’s biggest new-age company listings. PhonePe
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Abu Dhabi Tops as World Safest City for 10th Consecutive Year General Studies Paper II: Transparency & Accountability, Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Abu Dhabi has been named the world’s safest city for the tenth consecutive year in the latest Numbeo Global Safety Index 2026, ranking first among over 400 cities. This decade‑long
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Davos Summit 2026 General Studies Paper II: Important International Institutions Why in News? The Davos Summit 2026 (World Economic Forum’s 56th Annual Meeting) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, is currently underway, uniting leaders from over 130 countries to address global economic and technological challenges. All the global leaders are discussing global cooperation, innovation, and rising geopolitical tensions.
US Concerned Over UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? President Donald Trump condemned the United Kingdom’s agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands (including Diego Garcia) to Mauritius, calling it an “act of total weakness”. What is the UK-Mauritius
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