MTNL Loan Defaults Surge to ₹8,659 Crore Why in News? Recently state owned telecom operator MTNL said that its loan defaults have touched ₹8,659 crore by July 2025. The dues were ₹8,584 crore a month earlier. The company informed stock exchanges about the increase. MTNL Loan Defaults Surge: Highlights The public sector telecom company Mahanagar […]
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CP Radhakrishnan named NDA’s Vice Presidential Candidate General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Constitutional Bodies, Executive Why in News? The National Democratic Alliance has recently declared CP Radhakrishnan as its nominee for the Vice Presidential election. The Vice President election is scheduled for September 9 this year. Who is CP Radhakrishnan? CP (Chandrapuram Ponnusamy) Radhakrishnan is
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Two-Rate GST System General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News Two-Rate GST System? Recently, the Prime Minister in his Independence Day speech spoke about reforms in the Goods and Services Tax. The plan may bring a shift towards a two-rate GST system. The move aims to make taxation
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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on 15 August 2025. The summit lasted for three hours and focused on ways to end the Ukraine war. After the talks both
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National Deep Water Exploration Mission General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, in August 2025, India launched a new push under the National Deep Water Exploration Mission, opening vast offshore areas, including the Andaman Basin, for bidding. This move aims to boost domestic energy output, cut imports, and enhance long-term
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PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently the Prime Minister announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana during Independence Day celebrations. It aims to support young people getting their first private sector job. The scheme reflects better career opportunities for youth. What is PM
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Centre Introduces Stricter Rules for OCI Card Holders General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently the central government notified tougher rules for Overseas Citizen of India card holders. The move focuses on serious criminal charges or convictions. This change aims to ensure accountability and protect the integrity of the OCI
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Cabinet Approves 4 New Semiconductor Plants General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Indigenization of Technology Why in News? Recently the Union Cabinet approved four new semiconductor plants in different states under India Semiconductor Mission. This decision reflects the government’s push to strengthen technology manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. Key Highlights: Cabinet Approves
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India-China Direct Flights to Resume by Next Month General Studies Paper II: India and Its Neighbors, Groups, and Agreements Related to or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News India-China Direct Flights to Resume by Next Month? Direct passenger air services between India and China are planned to begin again in September 2025. The move marks
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Battle of Haifa – 1918 General Studies Paper I: Modern Indian History Why in News? The Haifa War Cemetery in Israel stands as a tribute to the Indian soldiers who displayed remarkable bravery and sacrificed their lives in the Battle of Haifa. The memory connects India and Israel through shared history. What is the Battle
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