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Dashavatar Becomes First Marathi Movie To Enter Oscars 2026 Contention List

Dashavatar Becomes First Marathi Movie To Enter Oscars 2026 Contention List General Studies Paper II: International Recognition, Awards  Why in News?  Recently, filmmaker Subodh Khanolkar’s Marathi film Dashavatar officially entered the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) contention list. This inclusion marks the first time a Marathi-language film has qualified for the Academy’s main open competition […]

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Union Budget 2026 to be Presented on Sunday February 1

Union Budget 2026 to be Presented on Sunday February 1 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Government Budgeting Why in News?  The Union Budget for 2026–27 will be presented in the Lok Sabha on February 1, with the Economic Survey preceding it on January 29. This upcoming budget is expected to outline fresh

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US Embassy Issues New Warning for Student Visa Holders

US Embassy Issues New Warning for Student Visa Holders General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News?  Recently, the US Embassy issued an important advisory for students holding or applying for F-1 visas. The US reminded student visa holders that entry into the United States is

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Centre Pushes for Better Public Transport to Tackle Delhi Air Pollution

Centre Pushes for Better Public Transport to Tackle Delhi Air Pollution General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  Recently, the Union Environment Minister has directed monthly ministerial reviews to ensure year-round accountability for air pollution control in the NCR. In this meeting the ministry pushes for better public transport to tackle

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Maharashtra Forms Study Group to Support Agniveer Rehabilitation

Maharashtra Forms Study Group to Support Agniveer Rehabilitation General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  Recently, the Maharashtra government formed a study group led by Colonel (Retd) Deepak Thonge to recommend rehabilitation measures for Agniveers completing their four-year military tenure this year. This initiative reflects the state’s commitment to ensuring smooth

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Supreme Court Orders Time-Bound Review of EPF Wage Ceiling

Supreme Court Orders Time-Bound Review of EPF Wage Ceiling General Studies Paper III: Employment, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  The Supreme Court has ordered the Central government and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to reach a decision within four months regarding the revision of the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund

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Delhi–RBI MoU for Banking and Debt Management Framework

Delhi–RBI MoU for Banking and Debt Management Framework General Studies Paper III: Banking Sector & NBFCs, Government Agreements  Why in News?  Recently, the Delhi Government entered into a landmark agreement with the Reserve Bank of India by signing a Memorandum of Understanding that places the national capital within RBI’s comprehensive banking and debt management framework,

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Indian Army Declares 2026 as the Year of Networking and Data

Indian Army Declares 2026 as the Year of Networking and Data General Studies Paper III: Security Challenges & their Management in Border Areas, Growth & Development Why in News?  Recently, the Indian Army has declared 2026 as the “Year of Networking & Data Centricity,” marking a strategic shift toward enhanced digital integration. This initiative aims

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Delhi to Mandate Reporting of Human Rabies Cases

Delhi to Mandate Reporting of Human Rabies Cases General Studies Paper III: Health, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News?  To eliminate deaths from dog-mediated rabies, the Delhi government is set to declare human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act. This mandate aims to streamline medical responses and track rabies trends to

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Mukesh Singh Appointed as DGP of Ladakh

Mukesh Singh Appointed as DGP of Ladakh General Studies Paper I: Appointments, Important Personalities  Why in News?  Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Ladakh, effective immediately, following his repatriation from central deputation. He replaces S.D. Singh Jamwal, who

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