Air India Boeing 787 Aircraft Incident 2025 Report General Studies Paper III: Disaster Management Why in News? Recently, a preliminary investigation from India’s AAIB revealed that the fuel‑cutoff switches on an Air India Boeing 787 flipped to “off” just seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025 starving both engines and causing a catastrophic loss of […]
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Modification in Sariska Tiger Reserve Boundaries General Studies Paper III: Conservation Why in News Modification in Sariska Tiger Reserve Boundaries? Recently, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) approved Rajasthan’s proposal to redraw Sariska Tiger Reserve’s boundaries. This change expands the core area (Critical Tiger Habitat – CTH) while reducing the buffer
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Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, India successfully completed user trials of its homegrown Extended Range Anti‑Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti. The breakthrough bolsters India’s naval defence with homegrown firepower. In this series of successful tests held between June 23 and July 7, 2025, the Indian Navy
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What are Cat Bonds General Studies Paper II: Growth & Development, Capital Market Why in News What are Cat Bonds? Recently, India has shown growing interest in cat bonds (catastrophe bonds) as a financial tool to manage rising climate-related disaster risks. These innovative bonds channel private capital into relief efforts, easing strain on government budgets.
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Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System General Studies Paper III: Space Technology, Indigenization of Technology Why in News? Recently, ISRO conducted two hot‑fire tests in July 2025 for the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at Mahendragiri. These tests ran smoothly, validating the engines and thrusters under real‑world conditions. This success marks a key step toward
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ECI To Implement Bihar Voter List Verification General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Federalism, Elections Why in News ECI To Implement Bihar Voter List Verification? Recently, the Election Commission of India launched a Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s voter list. The move aims to weed out ineligible entries but has drawn criticism for
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India-Brazil Partnership General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently India and Brazil deepened their partnership during a state visit in early July 2025. Both nations set an ambitious bilateral trade target, reaffirmed zero tolerance on terror, and pledged deeper strategic collaboration. Key Highlights of India-Brazil Partnership
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Phone Tapping Laws in India General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Transparency & Accountability, Fundamental Rights Why in News Phone Tapping Laws in India? Recently two High Courts delivered opposite rulings on the government’s power to tap phones for crime prevention. The Delhi High Court upheld it as lawful in public interest while
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India-Argentina Relations General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News India-Argentina Relations? Recently, India deepened its ties with Argentina through a landmark two‑day visit in early July 2025. Both nations decided to boost trade ties and attract investment in defence and digital
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Ham Radio Communication General Studies Paper III: Space Technology, Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Why in News? Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla recently spoke with school students across India using ham radio from space. The communication took place using amateur radio technology, making science feel personal and exciting. What is Ham Radio Communication? Introduction: Ham radio, also
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