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Sapphire Foods and Devyani International Move Toward Strategic Merger

Sapphire Foods and Devyani International Move Toward Strategic Merger General Studies Paper II: Business  Why in News?  On January 1, 2026, Sapphire Foods India Limited and Devyani International Limited announced an agreement to merge their operations in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $934 million, creating a dominant force in the Indian QSR market by […]

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India on Track for a $26 Trillion Economy by 2047– 48

India on Track for a $26 Trillion Economy by 2047– 48 General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, Development and Progress Why in News?  According to recent projections of Ernst & Young (EY) report, India is steadily advancing toward a historic economic milestone. By 2047–48, the country is expected to emerge as a $26

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GST Revenue Records Steady Growth in December at ₹1.75 Lakh Crore

GST Revenue Records Steady Growth in December at ₹1.75 Lakh Crore General Studies Paper II: Government policies and interventions, Development and Progress Why in News?  India’s gross GST collections in December 2025 rose 6.1% year-on-year to Rs 1.75 lakh crore, reflecting sustained fiscal strength. The rise highlights resilient domestic demand and robust import-linked revenues. Highlights

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China First Reusable Rocket Launch Fails

China First Reusable Rocket Launch Fails General Studies Paper II: Space Technology Why in News? China’s first attempt to showcase a fully reusable rocket ended in setback on 3 December 2025, as the Zhuque-3 booster, launched by a private space firm, reached orbit but failed to execute its historic return and landing. China’s Reusable Rocket

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DRDO Tested New High-Speed Fighter Escape System

DRDO Tested New High-Speed Fighter Escape System General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Defence Technology Why in News? DRDO has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a new fighter aircraft escape system, confirming its precise and safe functioning during extreme conditions. The trial marks a major step in enhancing pilot-ejection reliability, strengthening

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Manipur Goods and Services Tax Second Amendment Bill 2025

Manipur Goods and Services Tax Second Amendment Bill 2025 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? The Lok Sabha has passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at updating provisions of the Manipur GST Act, 2017. The amendment also replaces the ordinance issued

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Indian Army Successfully Conducts Combat Launch of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

Indian Army Successfully Conducts Combat Launch of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile General Studies Paper II: Defence Technology Why in News? The Indian Army successfully conducted a combat launch of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile from a Bay of Bengal test range on December 1, 2025, reinforcing operational readiness, strategic deterrence and national security. Highlights of

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IMD Predicts a Colder and Longer Winter for North and Central India

IMD Predicts a Colder and Longer Winter for North and Central India General Studies Paper III: Important Geophysical Phenomena, Climate Change Why in News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a colder and longer winter across North and Central India. These regions may witness below-normal temperatures and increased cold wave days, indicating a significantly

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New Definition of the Aravalli Hills

New Definition of the Aravalli Hills General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, Biodiversity  Why in News? After the Supreme Court‘s approval of the Environment Ministry’s panel recommendation of redefining the Aravalli Hills to limit mining, the opposition parties argue that this will risk severe environmental and public health impacts. Environment Ministry’s Panel Recommendations

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Government Mandates SIM Linking for All Messaging Apps

Government Mandates SIM Linking for All Messaging Apps General Studies Paper II: Government Policies and Interventions, Internal Security Why in News? The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has mandated SIM linking for all major messaging apps to enhance user verification and curb digital fraud. Platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat and others must now bind accounts

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