Deflation in Food Items in India General Studies Paper III: Fiscal Policy, Inclusive Growth Why in News Deflation in Food Items in India? Recently in June 2025, food inflation dropped to minus 1.06 percent as shown by the Consumer Price Index. This marks the first time since early 2019 that food prices have fallen year‑on‑year […]
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ICMR Issues Warning on Excess Salt General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News ICMR Issues Warning on Excess Salt? Recently, ICMR-NIE raised concern over India’s growing silent health crisis linked to high salt consumption and started efforts in Punjab and Telangana to encourage people toward low-sodium food habits. Silent Salt
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Rajya Sabha Nomination Process General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Indian Constitution Why in News Rajya Sabha Nomination Process? The Indian government selected four distinguished individuals for the Rajya Sabha in July 2025. They come from law, diplomacy, social work, and literature & education bringing varied experience and insight. Recent Nominations to Rajya Sabha in July 2025 In
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Gwada Negative Blood Group General Studies Paper III: General Science, Health Why in News? Scientists in France recently identified the rarest known blood group in a 68-year-old woman from Guadeloupe during a standard medical examination. This unique blood type named “Gwada Negative” has surprised the medical world. Concept of Blood Group A blood group refers
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ULFA (I) Claims Drone Strikes on its Headquarters General Studies Paper II: India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News ULFA (I) Claims Drone Strikes on its Headquarters? Recently, the ULFA (Independent) claimed that its headquarters in Myanmar was attacked by drone strikes on July 13,
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Income Tax Refund Grew By 474% In 11 Years General Studies Paper III: Mobilization of Resources Why in News Income Tax Refund Grew By 474% In 11 Years? Recently, income tax refunds have shown a sharp rise, growing by 474% over the past 11 years. This remarkable jump reflects major improvements in tax processing systems
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Air India Boeing 787 Aircraft Incident 2025 Report General Studies Paper III: Disaster Management Why in News? Recently, a preliminary investigation from India’s AAIB revealed that the fuel‑cutoff switches on an Air India Boeing 787 flipped to “off” just seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025 starving both engines and causing a catastrophic loss of
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Modification in Sariska Tiger Reserve Boundaries General Studies Paper III: Conservation Why in News Modification in Sariska Tiger Reserve Boundaries? Recently, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) approved Rajasthan’s proposal to redraw Sariska Tiger Reserve’s boundaries. This change expands the core area (Critical Tiger Habitat – CTH) while reducing the buffer
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Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, India successfully completed user trials of its homegrown Extended Range Anti‑Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti. The breakthrough bolsters India’s naval defence with homegrown firepower. In this series of successful tests held between June 23 and July 7, 2025, the Indian Navy
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What are Cat Bonds General Studies Paper II: Growth & Development, Capital Market Why in News What are Cat Bonds? Recently, India has shown growing interest in cat bonds (catastrophe bonds) as a financial tool to manage rising climate-related disaster risks. These innovative bonds channel private capital into relief efforts, easing strain on government budgets.
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