US Federal Government Shutdown General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, the United States federal government has shut down after leaders in Congress failed to reach an agreement on the spending bill. This decision has triggered a pause in many government operations and a […]
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India–Bhutan Special Railway Project General Studies Paper II: India & Its Neighborhood – Relations, Government policies and interventions Why in News? A historic initiative to establish rail connectivity between India and Bhutan has been announced by India, marking the first cross-border rail link between the two countries. India–Bhutan Special Railway Project: Highlights About: In September
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Child marriage is declining rapidly in India Child marriage cases are gradually decreasing in India. Just Rights for Children (JRC) presented its report, “Tipping Point to Zero: Evidence Towards a Child Marriage-Free India,” at a recent United Nations General Assembly event in New York, stating that child marriages among girls have declined by 69% and
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India Launches BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi-4G Network’ General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, indigenization of technology Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi-4G Network’, giving India a significant boost in telecom technology. This new 4G network strengthens the country’s position in the global telecommunication sector. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) Swadeshi-4G
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Six Tribal Groups Stage Protest in Assam General Studies Paper II: Issues Related to SCs & STs Why in News? Recently, six tribal groups in Assam, including the Matak community, have been protesting to gain ST Status. More than 30 Thousand people joined this protest to show their unity and collective effort for recognition. Who
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SC Allows Green Cracker Production but Bars Sale in Delhi-NCR General Studies Paper III: Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court permitted manufacturers with valid certificates to produce green crackers in India. However, SC clearly barred the sale of these crackers in Delhi-NCR region. The SC decision aims to balance environmental
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Discovery of Natural Gas in Andaman Shallow Offshore Block General Studies Paper III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources Why in News? Recently, Oil India Limited (OIL) announced the discovery of natural gas at its second exploratory well in the Andaman Shallow Offshore Block. The finding highlights the company’s ongoing efforts
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Ex-French President Sarkozy Gets Five-Year Prison Term General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, a French court sentenced former President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy. This marks a historic moment, as he will be the first former president of
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Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Pharma Imports General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in News? Recently, US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, effective October 1, 2025. The decision has created concerns in
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Karnataka HC Rules Against X Corp in Content Removal Case General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Why in News? Recently, the Karnataka High Court dismissed the plea filed by social media platform X, which had challenged government orders issued under the IT Law for content removal. The court stated that social media platforms
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