New Proposed Global Power Group CORE FIVE General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? According to the American website POLITICO, US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a new elite global forum named “Core Five (C5)”. This proposed group would include the United States, Russia, China, […]
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Reddit Challenges Australia Under-16 Social Media Ban in Court General Studies Paper III: IT & Computers, Social Media Why in News? Recently, Reddit challenged Australia’s under-16 social media ban in Australia’s High Court. The platform argues that the new law is ineffective and risks limiting essential political discussion online, raising broader questions about regulation and
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SpaceX Plans 2026 IPO to Raise Over $30 Billion General Studies Paper III: Capital Market Why in News? Recently, Bloomberg News reported that Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for an initial public offering that could raise more than $30 billion, potentially becoming the largest IPO ever, surpassing Saudi Aramco. Key Details of SpaceX’s Proposed IPO
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Mexico Raises Tariffs on Goods from India and China General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Mexico’s Senate approved tariffs up to 50% on a wide range of imports from India and China. The decision will take effect on January 1, 2026, reflecting Mexico’s
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Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime Prevention Bill 2025 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Karnataka government introduced the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill, 2025 in the Assembly. The Bill, cleared by the cabinet on 4 December, proposes strict jail terms and fines to curb
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India Canada Intelligence Cooperation Resumes General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in News? Recently, India and Canada resumed intelligence sharing, signalling a renewed effort to rebuild trust and strengthen security coordination. This fresh phase of cooperation reflects growing momentum in bilateral engagement, especially in areas linked to security and law enforcement. Highlights
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Deepavali added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List General Studies Paper II: Important International Institutions, Important Heritage Why in News? Recently, Deepavali has been officially added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This honour was conferred during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee at the Red Fort in New
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Thali Prices Fall 13% This Year as Food Costs Ease General Studies Paper III: Food Processing & Related Industries In India Why in News? Recently India saw a notable drop in household vegetarian thali prices, with the average cost falling 13.14% year-on-year in November. The decline was highlighted in CRISIL’s ‘Roti Rice Rate’ (RRR) report,
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Golden Globes 2026 Nominations General Studies Paper II: International Recognition, Awards Why in News? The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will be held on January 11, 2026. Before that the 2026 Golden Globe nominations were announced on December 8, 2025. This edition includes 28 categories, highlighted by a newly introduced annual honour. Highlights of the 2026
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Lok Sabha MPs Voting Right Bill 2025 General Studies Paper III: Parliament Why in News? Recently, a Congress MP introduced a private member’s bill in the Lok Sabha that aims to give MPs greater freedom in voting. The proposal seeks to let parliamentarians take an independent stand on all bills and motions, except those directly
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