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Tamilnadu Launches Renewable Energy Zone Initiative General Studies Paper IlI: Sustainable Development, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Tamil Nadu government approved five dedicated Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) to accelerate wind and solar projects. Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) in Tamil Nadu Significance of Tamil Nadu’s Renewable Energy Zone Initiative Major Central Government […]

Vivek Aggarwal Elected as Vice-President of Financial Action Task Force General Studies Paper II: International Institutions, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, India’s senior bureaucrat Vivek Aggarwal was elected Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for 2026–27, succeeding Giles Thomson of the United Kingdom. Who

NEET UG Re-Exam Mock Drill  General Studies Paper II: Education, Government Policies and Interventions  Why in News? Recently, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted a nationwide NEET UG re-exam mock drill to stress-test security, surveillance, and coordination mechanisms. NEET-UG re-examination is scheduled for June 21. Image Credit: Edxlive Highlights of NEET UG Re-Exam Mock Drill

Discovery of New Forester Moth Mimusemia Kali General Studies Paper lI: Biodiversity, Conservation Why in News? Recently, scientists discovered Mimeusemia kali, a new forester moth species in Karnataka’s Kali Tiger Reserve, marking the first addition to its genus in nearly 30 years. Highlights of Newly Discovered Mimeusemia kali Key Facts About Forester Moth Karnataka’s Kali

QS World University Rankings 2027 General Studies Paper II: Education, Global Rankings, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the QS Quacquarelli Symonds released the QS World University Rankings 2027, highlighting intensifying global academic competition. Highlights of QS World University Rankings 2027 India’s Performance in QS Rankings 2027 What is QS World University Ranking?

UAE Social Media Age Limit General Studies Paper II: Social Media, Child Protection  Why in News? Recently, UAE Social Media Age Limit policies were updated, establishing 15 as the minimum age for creating accounts, making it the first Arab nation to enforce strict protections. Highlights of UAE’s Under-15 Social Media Ban Rationale Behind UAE Social

14th Miss Grand International Pageant 2026 General Studies Paper lI: International Recognition, Important Personalities  Why in News? India will host the 14th Miss Grand International Pageant in October 2026, bringing one of the world’s most celebrated beauty pageants. What is the Miss Grand International (MGI) Pageant? Highlights of 14th Miss Grand International Pageant (MGI) 2026

India-UK Free Trade Agreement General Studies Paper II: International Treaties and Agreements, Impact of Countries’ Policies and Politics on India’s Interests Why in News? The landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement will officially take effect on July 15, significantly boosting bilateral economic cooperation.  What is the India–UK Free Trade Agreement? Significance of the India–UK FTA Challenges

10th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue  General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in News? The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue took place in Bangkok on June 16, 2026, to review the full spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation. Highlights of 10th India–Thailand Defence Dialogue India–Thailand Relations FAQs: 1. What is the India–Thailand 10th Defence Dialogue?The 10th

US Pacific Command Renaming General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, the Trump administration restored the name “US Pacific Command” (USPACOM), reversing the 2018 shift to “Indo-Pacific Command.” What is US Pacific Command (USPACOM)? Understand the Indo-Pacific Region  Strategic and Geopolitical Significance of Indo-Pacific