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India Extends ₹30 Billion Currency Swap to Maldives, Boosting Economic Resilience General Studies Paper II: India and its Neighbourhood Relations Why in News? Recently, India approved rolling over a ₹30 billion currency swap for the Maldives under the SAARC Framework, stabilizing Male’s critical foreign exchange reserves. What is India–Maldives Currency Swap Agreement? Challenges and Way […]

Trump Waives Russia-Related Sanctions, Impact on Global Energy Markets General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests  Why in News? Recently, President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving sweeping Russia-related US sanctions and secondary tariffs under the Graham Act. Highlights of Trump’s Waiver of Russia-Related Sanctions Geopolitical and

2026 Henley Passport Index: Indian Passport Climbs To 84th Rank General Studies Paper I: Global Ranking, Travel Why in News? Recently, the Indian passport climbed to 84th rank in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, though its actual visa-free access paradoxically dropped to 55 destinations. Henley Passport Index 2026 Highlights Factors Influencing India’s Passport Ranking

Global Hunger Index 2026: Global Score, Worsening Indicators, Alarming Countries General Studies Paper III: Food Crisis, Issues Related to Development Why in News? Recently, the 2026 Global Hunger Index (GHI) was released on October 14, 2026, by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide, revealing a severe structural regression in global food security. What is the Global Hunger

Government Revised Special Additional Excise Duty on Fuel Exports General Studies Paper II: Government Policies  Why in News? Recently, the Government revised Special Additional Excise Duty on fuel exports, effective October 16, 2026, adjusting petrol and diesel levies to balance availability. Highlights of India Petrol Export Tax Diesel Duty 2026 Revision  What is Special Additional

Principal Purpose Test in India-Mauritius Treaty, Aiming to Prevent Tax Avoidance General Studies Paper II: International Treaties & Agreements Why in News? Recently, the Central Government has notified amendments to the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), incorporating a Principal Purpose Test (PPT) to block treaty abuse and tax avoidance. What is the Principal Purpose

Cabinet Approves 78 Days’ Productivity Linked Bonus, Benefiting 11.4 Lakh+ Railways Employees General Studies Paper III: Government Policies, Mobilization of Resources Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹2,009.61 crore Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB), granting 78 days’ wages to over 1.14 million non-gazetted railway employees. Cabinet Approval Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees

IDBI Bank Disinvestment: Centre Approves 60.72% Stake Sale to Fairfax General Studies Paper III: Government Policies, Business  Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a 60.72% stake sale in Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings, marking the largest foreign direct investment in India’s banking sector.  Highlights of IDBI Bank

IIT Kharagpur Launches AI Tutor, Free GATE-JAM Preparation Platform General Studies Paper III: Science and Technology, Education  Why in News? Recently, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur launched the NDLI-FERMI AI tutor and a free GATE-JAM platform, democratizing competitive exam coaching through guided Socratic learning. Launch of IIT Kharagpur’s Initiatives  What is NDLI-FERMI Learning-Enabled AI

Formula 1’s Return to India: Adani & Government Efforts General Studies Paper III: Sports, Indian Economy, Mobilization of Resources Why in News? According to PTI reports Pranav Adani presence at the Singapore Grand Prix as a guest of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has ignited widespread speculation about a potential Formula 1 return to