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Justice Sharma To Initiate Contempt Action Over Defamatory Content

Justice Sharma To Initiate Contempt Action Over Defamatory Content General Studies Paper II: Judiciary, Indian Constitution Why in News? Recently, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma announced contempt proceedings over allegedly “defamatory” and “vilifying” online content linked to the Delhi excise policy case. Understand Justice Sharma’s Contempt Action Over Defamatory Content Announcement: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of […]

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Arunachal Approves Stricter Inner Line Permit Rules

Arunachal Approves Stricter Inner Line Permit Rules General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Centre-State Relations Why in News? Recently, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved stricter Inner Line Permit (ILP) rules to curb illegal immigration and forgery.  What is Inner Line Permit (ILP) System? About: The Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel

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Kevin Warsh to Become Next US Federal Reserve Chair

Kevin Warsh to Become Next US Federal Reserve Chair General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, the US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell amid rising inflation. Who is Kevin Warsh? Early Life: Kevin Warsh

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India Bans Sugar Exports

India Bans Sugar Exports General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Food Security Why in News? Recently, the Indian government banned sugar exports until September 2026 to control rising domestic prices and protect local supplies. Highlights of Indian Ban on Sugar Exports Decision Immediate Ban: The Government of India imposed an immediate prohibition on

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Karnataka Revokes Hijab Ban Order

Karnataka Revokes Hijab Ban Order General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Fundamental Rights Why in News? Recently, the Karnataka government officially revoked the controversial 2022 hijab ban in educational institutions, allowing limited religious symbols with uniforms. Karnataka Hijab Ban Order and Challenges  Provision: On February 5, 2022, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Karnataka

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Government Raises Gold-Silver Import Duty

Government Raises Gold-Silver Import Duty General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Capital Markets Why in News? Recently, the Indian government raised gold and silver import duty from 6% to 15% to reduce soaring imports and control widening trade deficit pressures amid global economic uncertainty. The revised rate includes 10% Basic Customs Duty (BCD)

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Government Reduces Oil Gas Royalty

Government Reduces Oil Gas Royalty General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions  Why in News? Recently, the Indian government reduced royalty rates on crude oil and natural gas production to boost domestic exploration and strengthen India’s long-term energy security amid rising import dependence. Government’s New Oil and Gas Royalty Reform Reform: The Union Government

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Iranian Foreign Minister India Visit

Iranian Foreign Minister India Visit General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit New Delhi for the 2026 BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting amid West Asian tensions. Significance of Iranian Foreign Minister’s India Visit Strengthening BRICS

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RBI-ECB Pact to Expand Financial Market Regulation

RBI-ECB Pact to Expand Financial Market Regulation General Studies Paper III: Banking Sector & NBFCs, Growth & Development Why in News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and European Central Bank (ECB) signed an updated MoU in Basel to strengthen financial market regulation. Highlights of RBI-ECB Pact Agreement: The revised RBI–ECB MoU, signed on

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