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US Removes Syria From State Sponsors of Terrorism List After Decades General Studies Paper II: Impact of International Policies on India’s Interest Why in News? Recently, the United States (US) removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list after 47 years, signaling normalization, and easing financial constraints. What Is the State Sponsors of Terrorism […]

Government Approves PPP Lease for 11 Airports in India General Studies Paper III: Privatisation, Government Policies and Interventions  Why in News? Recently, the Union Government approved PPP Lease for 11 Airports in India, targeting modernization, connectivity, and disciplined competition safeguards. Highlights of Government PPP Lease Approval for 11 Airports Why India Is Expanding Airport Infrastructure

Atal School Scheme Chhattisgarh Expands to 200 Students General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Inclusive Growth  Why in News? Recently, Chhattisgarh expanded the Atal School Scheme named “Atal Utkrisht Shiksha Yojana” from 100 to 200 students, strengthening educational mobility for workers’ children. What is Atal Utkrisht Shiksha Yojana? Significance of Chhattisgarh Atal School

ICMR H1N1 Update, No New Strain Confirmed in India General Studies Paper II: Diseases, Health  Why in News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) clarified on August 23, 2026, that no new Influenza A (H1N1) strain has emerged in India amidst a rise in swine flu cases.  What is H1N1 Virus? H1N1 Cases &

Major Natural Gas Reserves in the World & India General Studies Paper III: Environmental Pollution & Degradation Natural Gas is one of the most important fossil fuels. Its global reserves are geographically concentrated, shaping global energy security, geopolitics and trade. What is Natural Gas? Global Distribution of Natural Gas Reserves Natural Gas Reserves and Fields

Indigenous AK-203 Sher Test Fired in Amethi General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology, Indianization of Technology Why in News? Recently, India successfully test-fired “Sher,” the first 100% indigenized AK-203 assault rifle, in Amethi, strengthening defence self-reliance. What is AK-203 ‘Sher’? Significance of AK-203 ‘Sher’ for India India–Russia Defence Co-Development Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 1. What

President To Present National Teachers Awards 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan General Studies Paper II: Awards & Recognition, Important Personalities  Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu will confer National Teachers’ Awards 2026 on 48 school teachers on Teachers’ Day ( September 5) at Vigyan Bhawan, recognising measurable contributions to student development. What are National Teachers’ Awards?

Supreme Court Approves One Year Practice Rule For Judges General Studies Paper II: Judiciary, Supreme Court Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court reduced Civil Judge (Junior Division) candidates’ mandatory legal practice from three years to one. Highlights of Supreme Court Change in Judicial Recruitment Three-Year Practice Rule for Civil Judge Candidates Significance of the

MHA CAA Application Processing Transferred To District Collectors General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) transferred pending citizenship-processing applications to District Collectors under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Highlights of MHA’s New Decentralised CAA Processing Mechanism Note: The Citizenship Act, 1955, enacted under

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Becomes Bangladesh New President 2026 General Studies Paper II: India and Its Neighborhood, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, a veteran politician from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh on 20 August 2026.