Decline in India’s Total Fertility Rate General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Health, Issues Related to Children Why in News? According to the latest Sample Registration Survey Statistical Report for 2023, India’s Total Fertility Rate has shown a decline to 1.9. This fall marks the first drop in two years and reflects ongoing […]
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Proposed Amendments for New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules 2019 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Health Why in News? Recently, the Union Health Ministry has proposed amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, which is being seen as a move towards creating a more supportive regulatory environment for
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Next Gen GST 2.0 Reforms General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? The Goods and Services Tax Council in its 58th meeting approved the launch of Next Gen GST 2.0 reforms aimed at simplifying the indirect tax system for businesses and consumers. The new framework focuses on moving
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India-Azerbaijan Relations General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Azerbaijan has claimed that India blocked its request for full membership recognition in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The country has charged India with breaching the principles of “multilateral diplomacy” by hindering Azerbaijan’s aspirations. Background of
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China Victory Day Parade 2025 General Studies Paper II: India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? The China Victory Day Parade took place in Beijing on 3 September 2025 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s triumph in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
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Earthquake in Afghanistan General Studies Paper I: Physical Geography, Earthquakes, Disaster Management Why in News? Recently, a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Afghanistan in August 2025 and it has brought massive destruction in many provinces where people are struggling for survival. The epicenter was recorded near Jalalabad and the tremors were so strong that houses
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15th India-Japan Annual Summit General Studies Paper II: Regional Groupings, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? The 15th India–Japan Annual Summit took place during Prime Minister Modi’s official visit to Japan on 29–30 August 2025. The leaders of both the countries discussed strengthening their deep-rooted friendship and cooperation based
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25th SCO Summit in China General Studies Paper II: Regional Groupings, Important International Institutions Why in News? The 25th SCO Summit took place in Tianjin, China, between 31 August and 1 September 2025. This event carried high importance as it marked the fifth time China hosted the annual SCO leaders’ meeting. The gathering was described
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Indian NGO Educate Girls wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 General Studies Paper I: Important Personalities, International Recognition Why in News? Indian NGO “Educate Girls” has been honoured with the “Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025”. The award recognises its commitment to empowering young girls through social participation. Highlights of the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 Date: The 67th
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Maratha Reservation General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development Why in News? Recently, Leader Manoj Jarange started his indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan for ‘Maratha Reservation’. He demanded recognition of Marathas under Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota for jobs and education. Manoj Jarange has been asking for a
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