India’s Sugar Stocks Crash After Duty-Free Imports General Studies Paper II: Agricultural Marketing, Buffer Stocks & Food Security, Government Policies Why in News? Recently, Indian sugar stocks fell up to 5% on August 21, 2026, after the government allowed duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar. Duty-Free Sugar Imports: Government Decision and Rationale […]
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Approval of Permanent Ladakh Bench for J&K High Court General Studies Paper II: Indian Constitution, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a Permanent Ladakh Bench for J&K High Court on August 20, 2026, strengthening access to justice for remote Ladakh residents. High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
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Rajnath Singh-Japan Defence Minister Talks to Boost Defence Ties General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi advanced talks on defence technology and Indo-Pacific stability, strengthening interoperability. Rajnath Singh–Japan Defence Minister Talks: Key Outcomes India–Japan
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Tamil Nadu Raises CMCHIS Cover to ₹25 Lakh Annually General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies Why in News? Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare recommended a 20% Cap on Medicine Price Gap between landing cost and MRP, aiming to curb excessive mark-ups. What Is Cap on Medicine Price Gap? Why
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Tamil Nadu Raises CMCHIS Cover to ₹25 Lakh Annually General Studies Paper II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, Tamil Nadu raised CMCHIS annual coverage fivefold from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh, strengthening financial protection and improving access to costly specialised healthcare. What is Health Scheme “CMCHIS”? Why Does Tamil Nadu Need
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Indian UN Peacekeepers Receive Prestigious UN Medals General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, 210 Indian peacekeepers, including six women and seven staff officers, received UN Medals in South Sudan, recognising India’s enduring leadership in global peacekeeping. Highlights of UN Medal Ceremony Happened in South
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Defence Ministry Issues 6th Indigenisation List Featuring 405 Items General Studies Paper III: Defence Policies, Defence Technology, Indigenisation Why in News? Recently, the Department of Defence Production (DDP) under the Ministry of Defence notified the 6th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) featuring 405 strategically important defence items worth ₹3,070 crore. What is Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)?
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PM CARES Fund Balance Hits Record ₹8,452 Crore General Studies Paper II: Emergency Fund, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, PM CARES Fund released its audited financial statements for FY 2023–24 and FY 2024–25, showing a record closing balance of ₹8,452.07 crore as of 31 March 2025. What is the PM CARES Fund?
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Trump India Voter ID System – Trump Praises India’s Voter ID System to Push US Reforms General Studies Paper II: Federalism, Election Commission, Constitutional Institutes Why in News? Recently, Donald Trump praised India’s voter-identification framework, citing its scale and mandatory photo-ID practices to strengthen his push for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.
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Two New MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drone Lease Deal Signed by India General Studies Paper III: Defence Agreement, Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, India’s Ministry of Defence signed a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems on August 17, 2026, to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian HALE drones for the Indian Navy. What is MQ-9B SeaGuardian?
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