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EC Rules Change 2026: Commission Announces 9 Decisions for Working Rules General Studies Paper I: Constitutional Bodies, Transparency, and Accountability Why in News? Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) instituted nine working rule reforms to resolve internal friction over its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to strengthen electoral transparency. What Are the Nine ECI New […]

India’s First LNG Powered Train Flags Off, Uses Dual-Fuel System Combining Diesel-LNG General Studies Paper III: Indigenous Technology, Development  Why in News? Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India’s first dual-fuel LNG-powered train from Sabarmati, advancing India’s 2030 zero-diesel decarbonization strategy. Highlights of India’s First LNG-Powered Train What is LNG? Significance of India’s

Women Underweight in Jharkhand, Highest Share of Women with Below-Normal BMI General Studies Paper III: Health, Government Policies  Why in News? Recently released National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023–24 reveals Jharkhand has India’s highest share of underweight women at 29.2%, heavily surpassing the 19.7% national average.  Jharkhand’s Women’s Underweight Crisis Major Causes Behind Low BMI

AFSPA Extension 2026, AFSPA in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh  General Studies Paper II: Center-State Relations, Emergency Provisions Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for six months starting October 1, 2026, in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.  AFSPA Extension 2026 in Manipur,

Mandeep Bhandari CBSE Chairman: Know About Him and Powers of CBSE Chairman General Studies Paper II: Education, Important Appointments Why in News? Recently, Mandeep K. Bhandari was appointed CBSE Chairperson by the Centre, replacing Lokhande Prashant Sitaram. Who is Mandeep Bhandari? About CBSE & Its Chairman  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 1. Who is Mandeep K.

Denmark Announces Work Permit Route for Indians, Strengthening India-Denmark Bilateral Ties General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Denmark announced a new work permit route for Indian nationals from January 2027, enabling certified employers to recruit workers through collective agreements. Highlights of Denmark’s New

India Domestic Chip Mandate for Smart Meters, Aiming to Design Chips Domestically by 2030  General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, India mandated the use of locally designed and fabricated semiconductor chips in smart electricity meters by mid-2028, driving a broader strategic transition toward full technological self-reliance. Highlights of India’s

India Tightens Industrial Emission Targets, Accelerating its Green Transition General Studies Paper III: Government Policies, Environmental Pollution & Degradation  Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has amended greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity targets, revising baselines for petroleum and textile industries. Highlights of Revised Industrial Emission Reduction Targets India’s

Crisis in India’s Public Skilling Initiatives & Policy Reform for Workplace-Ready Workforce General Studies Paper III: Education & Human Resources, Employment Why in News? A recent Gi Group Holding report revealed that India’s public skilling initiatives struggle with critical gaps in behavioral training and practical tool exposure, resulting in only 25% of trainees securing direct

Centre Reduces Custom Duty on Soya Palm Oil, Impact on Food Inflation and Domestic Refining  General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, Buffer Stocks & Food Security Why in News? Recently, the Union Government reduced basic customs duty on crude soybean and palm oils from 10% to 5% effective September 24, 2026. Highlights of