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Kaziranga Emerges as Global Stronghold for Fishing Cat

Kaziranga Emerges as Global Stronghold for Fishing Cat General Studies Paper II: Wildlife Protection, Biodiversity  Why in News?  Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has emerged as a global stronghold for the endangered fishing cat, with a 2026 study identifying at least 57 unique individuals across 450 square kilometers.  Highlights of Recent Scientific Findings […]

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Parliamentary Friendship Group

Parliamentary Friendship Group General Studies Paper II: Indian Constitution, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed 64 Parliamentary Friendship Groups (PFGs) with over 60 countries to boost democratic ties, promote cultural exchange, and strengthen global cooperation. What is a Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG)? About: A Parliamentary Friendship Group

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Arunachal–Assam Boundary Settlement

Arunachal–Assam Boundary Settlement General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Inter-State Relations Why in News?  In a historic milestone, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam officially installed their first joint border pillar at Seijosa on February 22, 2026. This physical demarcation follows the Namsai Declaration, which aims to resolve decades of Arunachal–Assam Boundary Dispute and ensure

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RBI Issued Draft Guidelines on Mis-Selling

RBI Issued Draft Guidelines on Mis-Selling General Studies Paper III: Banking Sector & NBFCs, Growth & Development Why in News?  Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft guidelines directing banks to prioritize core activities like deposit mobilization over the aggressive sale of third-party insurance products, aiming to curb unethical sales tactics.  Highlights of

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India First National Counter-Terrorism Policy Prahaar

India First National Counter-Terrorism Policy Prahaar General Studies Paper III: Security Challenges & their Management in Border Areas, Cyber Security Why in News?  Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled India’s first comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy “PRAHAAR”, focusing on seven pillars to address modern threats like drone warfare, cyber-terrorism, and dark web networks. 

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Vanjeevi Didi Initiative

Vanjeevi Didi Initiative General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Wildlife Protection  Why in News?  Recently, the Palamu Tiger Reserve launched the Vanjeevi Didi Initiative (VDI) to empower local women in protecting forests and wildlife, motivating communities to prevent poaching and habitat destruction. What is Vanjeevi Didi Initiative (VDI)? About: The Vanjeevi Didi Initiative

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India Assumes Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium

India Assumes Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News?  India has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) at the 9th Conclave of Chiefs held in Visakhapatnam on 20 February 2026, marking its leadership of

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Amaravati Quantum Valley

Amaravati Quantum Valley General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Technology and Computing Why in News?  India’s first Amaravati Quantum Valley is being developed under the National Quantum Mission to create an integrated ecosystem for quantum computing, research, and skill development. What is Amaravati Quantum Valley? About: The Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) is India’s

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Vibrant Villages Programme

Vibrant Villages Programme General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News?  Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Phase-II of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) on February 20, 2026, from Nathanpur in Assam’s Cachar district. What is the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)? About: The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) is

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Trump Imposes New 10% Global Import Tariff

Trump Imposes New 10% Global Import Tariff General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News?  After a major setback from the US Supreme Court, Donald Trump announced a 10% global tariff on imports from all countries through an executive order, prompting the administration to use alternative

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