Retail Inflation Measured by New CPI Base Year 2024 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Fiscal Policy Why in News? India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 2.75% in January 2026, marking the first official reading under the revised CPI series with a new base year of 2024. […]
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Goa Set to Release Its First Biodiversity and Culture Map General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Biodiversity Why in News? Goa is set to launch its first-ever biodiversity and culture map developed by WWF India, highlighting 48 common local species and elements of Goan heritage. The map will debut at the Goa Art
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Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 was presented by Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna. This record-breaking budget of ₹9,12,696.35 crore is the largest in the state’s history, marking a 12.9% increase over the previous year. The theme of the budget is
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Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 was presented on 11 February 2026 by Deputy Chief Minister & Finance Minister Diya Kumari in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, focusing on infrastructure, social welfare and economic growth. Key Highlights of Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 Fiscal Indicators: Total
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India AI Impact Summit 2026 General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Artificial Intelligence, IT & Computers Why in News? India is fully set to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a major global artificial intelligence event in New Delhi from February 16–20, 2026, bringing world tech leaders, policymakers, and innovators together to
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India Longest 6-Lane Extradosed Earthquake Resistant Bridge in Assam General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Infrastructure Why in News? India’s longest 6-lane extradosed earthquake-resistant bridge, the Guwahati–North Guwahati Bridge over the Brahmaputra in Assam, is now close to inauguration and expected to be dedicated this month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to
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Government Issues New Guidelines for Playing Vande Mataram in Official Events General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Modern Indian History Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has issued detailed and formal guidelines that strictly govern how the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ must be played or sung at official functions,
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India–Netherlands Partnership on Green Hydrogen General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Recently, India and Netherlands have strengthened their partnership on green hydrogen by launching the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme and signing new academic and research cooperation agreements to boost clean energy innovation. What is the India–Netherlands
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India–Greece Defence Partnership General Studies Paper II: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen their defence partnership, focusing on industrial cooperation and enhanced military engagement. This collaboration aims to boost joint defence production, technology sharing and strategic ties.
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India-Seychelles Relations General Studies Paper II: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in News? Recently, India has announced a new $175 million special economic package for Seychelles to deepen bilateral ties and support development projects and maritime security. Highlights of the $175 Million Financial Package Package: India announced a $175 million Special Economic Package for Seychelles. This package
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