Central Excise Amendment Bill 2025 General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? The Parliament has passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 which introduces higher excise duties on tobacco products, aiming to curb consumption and promote healthier lifestyles. Background of the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 When Goods and Services Tax […]
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India to Launch Barrier-Free Highway Toll System Soon General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? India is preparing to introduce a barrier-free highway toll system that aims to remove stoppages and streamline toll payments. With trials already active at several locations, the nationwide rollout is expected within a year, marking a
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China First Reusable Rocket Launch Fails General Studies Paper II: Space Technology Why in News? China’s first attempt to showcase a fully reusable rocket ended in setback on 3 December 2025, as the Zhuque-3 booster, launched by a private space firm, reached orbit but failed to execute its historic return and landing. China’s Reusable Rocket
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Indian Railways Introduces OTP for Tatkal Ticket Booking General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Indian Railways is enhancing Tatkal ticket security by introducing OTP verification at station counters to reduce fraud and ensure genuine bookings. This step will soon be implemented across all trains nationwide, streamlining the booking process. Tatkal
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DRDO Tested New High-Speed Fighter Escape System General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Defence Technology Why in News? DRDO has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a new fighter aircraft escape system, confirming its precise and safe functioning during extreme conditions. The trial marks a major step in enhancing pilot-ejection reliability, strengthening
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Manipur Goods and Services Tax Second Amendment Bill 2025 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? The Lok Sabha has passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at updating provisions of the Manipur GST Act, 2017. The amendment also replaces the ordinance issued
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Indian Army Successfully Conducts Combat Launch of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile General Studies Paper II: Defence Technology Why in News? The Indian Army successfully conducted a combat launch of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile from a Bay of Bengal test range on December 1, 2025, reinforcing operational readiness, strategic deterrence and national security. Highlights of
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IMD Predicts a Colder and Longer Winter for North and Central India General Studies Paper III: Important Geophysical Phenomena, Climate Change Why in News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a colder and longer winter across North and Central India. These regions may witness below-normal temperatures and increased cold wave days, indicating a significantly
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New Definition of the Aravalli Hills General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, Biodiversity Why in News? After the Supreme Court‘s approval of the Environment Ministry’s panel recommendation of redefining the Aravalli Hills to limit mining, the opposition parties argue that this will risk severe environmental and public health impacts. Environment Ministry’s Panel Recommendations
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Government Mandates SIM Linking for All Messaging Apps General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, Internal Security Why in News? The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has mandated SIM linking for all major messaging apps to enhance user verification and curb digital fraud. Platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat and others must now bind accounts
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