Dalai Lama Honoured with Grammy Award for Meditations General Studies Paper II: Arts & Culture, Important Personalities Why in News? The Dalai Lama has been honoured with his first Grammy Award at age 90 for his spoken-word album Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, winning in the Best Audiobook, Narration & Storytelling […]
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IISc 3D Model May Speed Up TB Cures Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, and India carries the heaviest burden. Every year, millions of Indians are diagnosed with TB, including drug-resistant forms that are difficult and costly to treat. While medicines exist, progress in TB treatment has been slow. One major
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From Vande Bharat to Namo Bharat India’s railways are poised for a transformational upgrade in 2026–27, with major expansions planned in modern passenger services and rolling stock. In a press briefing on February 1, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that a host of new trains-including more Vande Bharat trains (in both Sleeper and Chair Car
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STT Increased on Futures & Options Trading General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Market and Securities Why in News? Recently, the Indian government raised the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trading in the Union Budget 2026, significantly increasing the cost of derivatives transactions to curb speculative activity and manage systemic risk
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Union Budget 2026–27 Key Priorities and Major Announcements General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Budget 2026–27 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on 1 February 2026, outlining the Government of India’s fiscal policy and priorities for the upcoming financial year. What
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UAE Non‑Oil Foreign Trade Crosses $1 Trillion General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in News? The United Arab Emirates has achieved a historic milestone as its non‑oil foreign trade surpassed $1 trillion (about AED 3.8 trillion) in 2025, marking a 27% growth year‑on‑year. Historic Milestone: UAE’s
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Sunetra Pawar to Become Maharashtra First Woman Deputy Chief Minister General Studies Paper II: Indian Constitution, Women Participation Why in News? Sunetra Pawar is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister on January 31, 2026, succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar after his tragic plane crash. As a Rajya Sabha
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Economic Survey Calls for Voice-First AI System in Indian Languages to Boost Digital Inclusion General Studies Paper II: Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Why in News? The latest Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights the need for a voice-first AI system in Indian languages to enhance digital inclusion, especially for non-English speakers, urging development of accessible,
Trump Names Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chief General Studies Paper II: Monetary Policy Why in News? President Donald Trump has formally nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, set to replace Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. His appointment reflects Trump’s push for lower interest rates and central bank
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Rupee Hits Record Low at 91.98 Against US Dollar General Studies Paper II: Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Capital Market Why in News? Recently, the Indian rupee plunged to a record low of ₹91.98 against the U.S. dollar, marking its worst monthly drop in over three years as persistent foreign fund outflows and strong corporate demand
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