RBI Postpones Cheque Clearance Phase 2 General Studies Paper III: Banking Sector & NBFCs, Growth & Development Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has indefinitely postponed Phase 2 of its continuous cheque clearing system to afford banks more time to strengthen their operational readiness and streamline internal processes. The RBI has revised […]
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India Successfully Tests Homegrown Akash-NG Missile General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology, Indigenization of Technology Why in News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the next-generation Akash missile (Akash-NG). The trials demonstrated precise interception of aerial targets across varying ranges and
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Transport Emissions Drive 40% of India Air Pollution General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Recently, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari stated that the transport sector is responsible for nearly 40% of air pollution in India. The sector has become the primary focus
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IRCTC to Exit F&O Segment from Feb 25 2026 General Studies Paper III: Business, Market and Securities Why in News? The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remove IRCTC from the Futures and Options (F&O) segment starting from February 25, 2026, due to the company not meeting the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) revised,
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USISPF Praises SHANTI Act General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Nuclear Technology Why in News? Recently, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) described SHANTI Act as a historic turning point in India’s energy landscape and the most comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s civil nuclear framework since independence. Key Provisions and Structural Changes under
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Google Cautions H-1B Staff on Overseas Travel Amid U.S. Visa Processing Delays in 2025 General Studies Paper II: Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India’S Interests Why in News? Recently,Google issued an internal advisory urging H-1B and H-4 visa holders to reconsider or defer international travel. The warning responds to extreme U.S. visa
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Hack Alert General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Intervention, IT & Computers, Cybersecurity Why in News? The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity warning for WhatsApp users in India. It highlights a new cyber threat named ‘GhostPairing’ that exploits device pairing features to hijack accounts and enable silent
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Saudi Arabia Desert Blanketed in Rare Winter Snow General Studies Paper III: Important Geophysical Phenomena, Climate Change Why in News? Recently, a rare and heavy snowfall transformed parts of Saudi Arabia into a shimmering white winter landscape. This extraordinary phenomenon has not been witnessed in three decades. Highlights of the Recent Rare Snowfall Event in
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India-China Trade Deficit to Touch Record in 2025 General Studies Paper III: Fiscal Policy, Government Policies Why in News? India’s trade deficit with China is expected to reach a record $106 billion in 2025, primarily because imports are rising much faster than exports, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). Current
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Creator of the Statue of Unity Legendary Sculptor Ram Sutar Died General Studies Paper I: Important Personalities Why in News? Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar passed away at age of 100 on December 18, 2025, in Noida. He designed the 182-meter Statue of Unity and over 500 iconic monuments globally. Who was Ram Vanji Sutar?
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