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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

Cyclone Arnab 2026: Origin, Factors, Naming and Impacts General Studies Paper I: Geography, Natural Phenomena, Disaster Management  Why in News? The Cyclone Arnab deep depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts during the early hours of September 24, 2026, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026- ECI Announces Polls for UP, Uttarakhand, WB Seats General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Indian Constitution   Why in News? Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) scheduled October 16 polls for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.  Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 What Are Rajya Sabha Elections? Rajya

Mandatory Veg/Non-Veg Labelling for Personal Care Products, Identification Must Be Displayed at the Top General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions  Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs mandated prominent color-coded veg and non-veg labelling on personal care products under Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026. Mandatory Veg/Non-Veg Labelling Guidelines 

Centre Signs Pact with 21 States and UTs for Modified UDAN, What Will Be Next Phase of UDAN Scheme? General Studies Paper III: Infrastructure Development, Inclusive Growth Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation signed 21 MoUs with various States and Union Territories on September 22, 2026, to roll out the next phase

DRDO 30kW Laser Weapon Project, Plans to Select Production Partner for Indigenous Development General Studies Paper III: Indigenization of Technology, Security Challenges & their Management  Why in News? Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) initiated plans to select an industrial production partner within six months to manufacture its 30kW Laser Directed Energy Weapon.  What

Smriti Mandhana Creates History, Clinches Highest Women’s T20I Run-Scorer Milestone  General Studies Paper I: Sports, Women Empowerment Why in News? Recently, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana scripted history during the 2026 Asian Games by surpassing former New Zealand batter Suzie Bates to become the all-time highest T20I run-scorer.  Smriti Mandhana’s Historic T20I Run-Scoring Milestone Mandhana’s Career,

Asia’s First Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior, Boosting India’s Electronics Manufacturing General Studies Paper III: Economic Development, Infrastructure, Science & Technology  Why in News? Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) organised an Investors’ Meet in Bengaluru to attract investment in Asia’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) being established in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.  What is Gwalior