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Sanjukta Parasor Appointed First Woman Chief of CRPF’s Elite CoBRA Force, Signifying Gender Inclusivity in Internal Security General Studies Paper II: Inclusive Growth, Defence  Why in News? Recently, Senior IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar has taken charge as the Inspector General (IG) of the CRPF’s elite CoBRA unit, becoming the first woman officer to head the […]

US CENTCOM-Jordan Eager Lion Exercise 2026, Implications for Middle East Security General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests  Why in News? Recently, US CENTCOM and Jordan launched Eager Lion Exercise 2026 in Colorado to enhance multi-domain readiness and tactical coordination. What is Eager Lion Exercise 2026? U.S.–Jordan Strategic

New UPI MDR Charges 2026, What Stays Free for Everyone? General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Indian government introduced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select merchant UPI transactions above ₹2,000, effective October 15, 2026. Highlights of New UPI MDR Charges 2026 Economic Impact of UPI Payment

World Circular Economy Forum 2026: India’s Leadership in Sustainable Development  General Studies Paper III: Conservation, Growth & Development Why in News? India is hosting the 10th World Circular Economy Forum 2026 (WCEF 2026) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from September 15–18, advancing India’s leadership in sustainable development. World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 — Highlights What is

New Zealand Parliament Passes India–New Zealand FTA, Set to Take Effect on October 16 General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements  Why in News? Recently, the New Zealand Parliament passed the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on September 16, 2026by a decisive 93–29 vote. What is India–New Zealand Free

Pakistan Raises Bounty on JeM Chief Masood Azhar, Experts Calls It Diplomatic Smokescreen General Studies Paper II: India’s Neighbourhood, Agreements Involving India or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Pakistan raised the bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar to PKR 70 lakh, listing him as a fugitive ahead of Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

High-Altitude Fish Schizopygopsis Waddellii Discovered in Tawang, Recorded First Time in India General Studies Paper I: Biodiversity, New Species in News Why in News? Recently, scientists confirmed the first Indian record of Schizopygopsis waddellii in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, expanding India’s known cold-water Himalayan fish diversity. Highlights of the Schizopygopsis Waddellii Discovery About Schizopygopsis Waddellii About

Bengal to Host India’s New DRDO Missile Testing Range, Widening India’s Testing Infrastructure General Studies Paper III: Infrastructure Development, Defence  Why in News? Recently, the West Bengal Government approved a proposal by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to set up a new DRDO missile testing range in West Bengal. Highlights of Proposed DRDO

New Delhi BRICS Declaration 2026- Empowering Global South for Sustainable Growth General Studies Paper II: Important International Institutions, Agreements Involving India or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, the 18th BRICS Summit 2026 hosted by India concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, signalling a monumental shift toward inclusiveness. What is

UK Break-Up Referendum- Celtic Leaders Push Forward To Demand Nation Splits General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland convened in Cardiff to sign a historic joint declaration demanding self-determination referendums, escalating systemic pressure on Westminster to decentralize