Nipah Virus Case Reported in West Bengal General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies Why in News? Recently, two suspected cases of the Nipah virus identified at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at AIIMS Kalyani have drawn urgent attention to West Bengal’s public-health preparedness. Both suspected cases are healthcare workers serving in a hospital […]
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ISRO PSLV-C62 Mission Faces Failure Due to Third-Stage Glitch General Studies Paper II: Space Technology Why in News? ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, launched on January 12, 2026, from Sriharikota, failed due to a critical anomaly in the third stage (PS3). Despite a normal initial liftoff, an unexpected drop in chamber pressure caused a flight path deviation,
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Nobel Committee Declines Machado Proposal to Share Peace Prize General Studies Paper II: Important International Institutions, Important Personalities Why in News? The Nobel Committee declined Machado’s proposal to share the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 to Donald Trump. The Committee stated that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be shared, transferred, or revoked. The prize is given
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Indonesia Blocks Grok Chatbot Over Deepfake Images General Studies Paper II: Artificial Intelligence, IT & Computers, Security Concerns Why in News? Recently, Indonesia has blocked the Grok chatbot after it was used to generate non-consensual inappropriate deepfakes of women and children, raising concerns about AI misuse. Indonesia became the first nation to suspend Elon Musk’s
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India First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Begin Service Between Guwahati and Kolkata General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, Indigenous Technology Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train on January 17, 2026. The official ceremony will take place at Malda Town in West Bengal. This
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Controversy over New Malayalam Language Bill General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Recently, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has strongly opposed Kerala’s proposed Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, which mandates Malayalam as the primary language in Kannada-medium schools. This state-level legislation, passed by the Kerala Assembly in October 2025 and currently under review
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ISRO to Launch PSLV-C62 Mission Carrying EOS-N1 and 18 Payloads General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Space Technology Why in News? On Monday, January 12, 2026, ISRO will launch the PSLV-C62 mission from Sriharikota spaceport. This launch will deploy the advanced EOS-N1 surveillance satellite along with 18 diverse payloads, marking another significant stride
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Dashavatar Becomes First Marathi Movie To Enter Oscars 2026 Contention List General Studies Paper II: International Recognition, Awards Why in News? Recently, filmmaker Subodh Khanolkar’s Marathi film Dashavatar officially entered the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) contention list. This inclusion marks the first time a Marathi-language film has qualified for the Academy’s main open competition
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Union Budget 2026 to be Presented on Sunday February 1 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Government Budgeting Why in News? The Union Budget for 2026–27 will be presented in the Lok Sabha on February 1, with the Economic Survey preceding it on January 29. This upcoming budget is expected to outline fresh
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US Embassy Issues New Warning for Student Visa Holders General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, the US Embassy issued an important advisory for students holding or applying for F-1 visas. The US reminded student visa holders that entry into the United States is
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