Mukesh Singh Appointed as DGP of Ladakh General Studies Paper I: Appointments, Important Personalities Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Ladakh, effective immediately, following his repatriation from central deputation. He replaces S.D. Singh Jamwal, who […]
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Sapphire Foods and Devyani International Move Toward Strategic Merger General Studies Paper II: Business Why in News? On January 1, 2026, Sapphire Foods India Limited and Devyani International Limited announced an agreement to merge their operations in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $934 million, creating a dominant force in the Indian QSR market by
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India on Track for a $26 Trillion Economy by 2047– 48 General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, Development and Progress Why in News? According to recent projections of Ernst & Young (EY) report, India is steadily advancing toward a historic economic milestone. By 2047–48, the country is expected to emerge as a $26
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GST Revenue Records Steady Growth in December at ₹1.75 Lakh Crore General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, Development and Progress Why in News? India’s gross GST collections in December 2025 rose 6.1% year-on-year to Rs 1.75 lakh crore, reflecting sustained fiscal strength. The rise highlights resilient domestic demand and robust import-linked revenues. Highlights
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DRDO Successfully Conducted Salvo Launch of Pralay Missiles General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the salvo launch capability of the indigenously developed Pralay missile. This achievement highlights the system’s operational reliability and growing maturity within India’s advanced
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Government Raises Excise Duty on Tobacco Products General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Recently, the Government of India has announced a significant revision in excise duties on cigarettes and other tobacco products. The new duty structure, notified by the Ministry of Finance, will come into effect from February 1, 2026.
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New Year 2026: History Significance & Global Practices As we stand on the threshold of 2026, excitement and reflection naturally come together. While welcoming the New Year on January 1 feels universal today, its origins are deeply rooted in history. This article explores why January 1 matters, the significance of New Year celebrations, and the
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Indian Navy Set to Induct Advanced Black Shark Torpedo General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology Why in News? India’s Ministry of Defence recently signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore, including a ₹1,896 crore deal with Italy’s WASS for 48 Black Shark heavyweight “submarine-killer” weapons to arm the Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class fleet. Under the agreement, the delivery
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India Successfully Tests Long-Range Pinaka Guided Rocket General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. Throughout the flight, the
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India Industrial Production Hits 2-Year High with 6.7% Growth General Studies Paper III: Growth and Development Why in News? In November 2025, India’s industrial sector demonstrated exceptional resilience, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) surging to a 25-month high of 6.7%. This figure signals a strong rebound in domestic demand and production momentum as
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