GS Paper I: Water Resources, Infrastructure Tulbul Barrage Project Why in News? India has put the Indus Water Treaty on hold for the time being. After this, the government is considering restarting the Tulbul Barrage Project. What is the Tulbul Barrage Project? The Tulbul Barrage Project is a water control system planned on the […]
GS Paper III: Security Challenges and Their Management in Border Areas Military Exercise – Teesta Prahar Why in News? The Indian Army recently carried out the “Teesta Prahar” exercise at Teesta Field Firing Range near Siliguri, aiming to strengthen rapid response and joint operational readiness in the sensitive Siliguri Corridor region. What is
GS Paper II: Constitutional Bodies Appointment of the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission – UPSC Why in News? Former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has recently been appointed as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by President Droupadi Murmu. Preeti Sudan, who previously led UPSC, was the second woman ever
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GS Paper II, III: Government policies and interventions, international treaties and agreements, impact of foreign countries’ policies and politics on India’s interests India-UK Free Trade Agreement Why in News? After years of talks, India and the United Kingdom have finally reached a historic agreement in principle on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). India-UK Free Trade
GS Paper III: Growth and Development, Impact of Policies and Politics of Countries on India’s Interests U.S.-China Trade Agreement 2025 Why in News? Recently, after a high-level dialogue between the United States and China, both countries announced a 90-day temporary trade truce to ease trade tensions. This decision was taken in the backdrop of global
GS Paper III: Defence, Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandates Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Why in News? Recently, after India’s strong military action in “Operation Sindoor”, Pakistan offered a ceasefire proposal. Following this, a dialogue was held at the DGMO level between the two countries. On the Indian side, DGMO –
GS Paper II: Major International Institutions Pakistan – IMF Bailout Review Why in News? On 9 May 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to hold a meeting. In this meeting, a decision will be made on whether to release the next tranche of $1.3 billion to Pakistan under the
GS Paper I: Ancient Indian History and Heritage Sites The Piprahwa Relics Why in News? Recently, the central government of India successfully halted the proposed auction of sacred Buddhist relics from Piprahwa by Sotheby’s Hong Kong through legal and diplomatic efforts. What is the Piprahwa Relics Dispute? A controversy arose when Sotheby’s Hong Kong planned
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GS Paper III: Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate, Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas Indian Army Operation Sindoor Why in News? In retaliation to the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, India executed Operation Sindoor. In this operation, nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) were
GS Paper III: Scientific Innovations and Discoveries, Indigenization of Technology India’s First ‘Quantum Valley’ Tech Park Why in News? India’s inaugural Quantum Valley Tech Park will be set up in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, by January 2026. This project is a key initiative under the National Quantum Mission to establish India as a frontrunner in quantum
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