India’s Power Distribution Utilities: Financial Revival Amid Structural Fragilities Prelims: (Economy + CA)Mains: (GS 3 – Infrastructure, Energy, Public Sector Reforms) Why in News ? India’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) have reported a notable financial and operational turnaround after years of persistent losses. While key indicators show improvement, concerns…
New START Treaty Latest News The expiry of the New START Treaty marks the end of five decades of binding nuclear limits between the US and Russia, raising global concerns about strategic stability and the risk of a renewed nuclear arms race. Cold War Arms Control Efforts In the late 1960s, at…
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Why in News? India successfully test-fires 3,500‑km K‑4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile from nuclear‑powered submarines. Key Points Launch Platform: The launch was carried out from INS Arighaat, a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) of the Indian Navy, in the Bay of Bengal. Strategic Significance: Enhances India’s sea‑based nuclear deterrence and contributes to the nuclear…
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Debate Over Data Exclusivity in India’s Pharma Sector Prelims: (Economy + CA)Mains: (GS 2 – Government Policies & Interventions; GS 3 – Pharmaceutical Industry, Economy) Why in News ? The Union government is exploring the possible introduction of data exclusivity in the pharmaceutical sector, triggering concerns over delayed access…
National News Who Is Sai Jadhav? India’s First Woman Officer from IMA Sai Jadhav (23) has created history by becoming the first woman officer to pass out from the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, ending a 93-year male-only tradition. Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Territorial Army, her achievement marks a major milestone in gender…
NEW DELHI: Bihar minority affairs minister Zama Khan on Tuesday defended Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after a row erupted over an incident in which he was seen removing the hijab of a woman doctor during a public function.Addressing the issue, Khan said, “The CM is, perhaps, older than the father of the woman in question….
Daily Quiz 1. Which global luxury fashion house has responded to criticism over using Kolhapuri chappal designs by partnering with Indian artisans and state bodies in Maharashtra and Karnataka to produce a limited-edition sandal collection blending traditional craftsmanship with international design? A. Gucci B. Prada C. Dior D. Louis Vuitton 2. Which major entertainment company…
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