Indian Passport Ranking Improves in 2025 General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, India’s passport ranking improved in the Henley Passport Index 2025. Indian passport holders now have access to more countries without needing a prior visa or can obtain one after arrival. This […]
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MiG-21 Fighter Jets to retire in September General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology, Indigenization of Technology Why in News? Recently, the Indian Air Force announced that it will retire the last squadrons of MiG-21 fighter jets by September 2025. These jets have served for decades and their farewell marks the end of an era that
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The Golden Dome Project General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, the United States has widened its search for new partners to build the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system. Amid tensions with Elon Musk, the government is now exploring ties with Project Kuiper and major defense firms to secure the project’s progress.
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India-Maldives Relationship General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News India-Maldives Relationship? Recently, India and Maldives began talks on a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and investment treaty. Both the countries are exploring shared goals, with a focus on trade and clean energy.
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Biostimulants in Agriculture General Studies Paper II: Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies, Agricultural Marketing Why in News? Recently, the government has taken strong steps to regulate biostimulants in farming after farmers raised concerns about their quality and effectiveness. This move comes as the Centre focuses on setting clearer rules and tighter checks to protect farmers’
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Resignation of Vice President General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Constitutional Bodies, Executive Why in News Resignation of Vice President? Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar recently stepped down from his position, mentioning health issues as the reason. His decision came during the ongoing session. This sudden step has drawn attention, as he becomes the first Vice President
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China’s Water Bomb Near Indian Border General Studies Paper II: India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, China has started building a large dam near the Indian border in Tibet on the Brahmaputra River. This has raised serious concerns in India and seen as
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Sessions of Parliament General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Indian Constitution Why in News? Recently, the Monsoon Session of Parliament has been scheduled from July 21 to August 12, 2025. This session holds key importance as both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will begin their proceedings at 11 a.m. on the first day. Monsoon Sessions of
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ADR Report on Registered Unrecognised Political Parties in India General Studies Paper II & IV: Transparency & Accountability, Ethics in Private & Public Relationships, Executive Why in News? Recently the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) released a report on 18 July 2025 that examined Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPP) in India. It found a steep
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Eu Sanction on Indian Refinery General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently the European Union imposed sanctions on India’s Vadinar Refinery owned by Nayara Energy and partly by Rosneft. The move aims to curb Russian oil revenues amid the Ukraine
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