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Appointment of the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission – UPSC

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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India-UK Free Trade Agreement

India-UK Free Trade Agreement GS Paper II, III: Government policies and interventions, international treaties and agreements, impact of foreign countries’ policies and politics on India’s interests Why in News?  After years of talks, India and the United Kingdom have finally signed a historic agreement in principle on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). On July 24,

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Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)

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 –

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Oldest Heritage Linked to Lord Buddha – The Piprahwa Relics

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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Indian Army Operation Sindoor

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

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India’s First ‘Quantum Valley’ Tech Park

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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World Press Freedom Index 2025

GS Paper II: Transparency and Accountability, Right to Information World Press Freedom Index 2025 Why in News?  Recently, the World Press Freedom Index 2025 was released by Reporters Without Borders. It showed changes in the rankings of many countries.  What is World Press Freedom Index? Introduction: Reporters Without Borders (RSF), an independent NGO, releases the

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Vizhinjam International Multipurpose Port

GS Paper III: Inclusive Growth, Industrial Policy Vizhinjam International Multipurpose Port Why in News?  Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Port located in Kerala. India’s first container transshipment port marks a strategic leap, enhancing the nation’s global maritime trade connectivity. Introduction to Vizhinjam International Multipurpose Port Geographical Location: Vizhinjam Port is located

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