India-Seychelles relations gain new strength: The MAHASAGAR vision in the Indian Ocean expands Why in the news ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Seychelles from June 27-29, 2026, took India-Seychelles relations to new heights. During the visit, the two countries signed several important agreements and agreed to further expand the bilateral strategic…
The RBI Assistant Mains Exam 2026 was conducted on 07 June 2026, and the General Awareness (GA) section once again played a crucial role in determining candidates’ overall performance. Many aspirants found the section scoring because a large number of questions were asked from current affairs, banking awareness, RBI-related updates, reports, appointments, and government schemes….
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…
In a fast-moving world where kindness often gets lost in the rush, it sometimes takes a single sentence to restore faith in humanity. A teenage student’s ordinary Uber cab ride in Chandigarh turned into a moment he would remember all day—thanks to a few heartfelt words from a cab driver. What followed was a wave…
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…
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…
LG Sinha and CM Abdullah (File photo) SRINAGAR: A political face-off erupted Saturday over age relaxation for J&K’s civil services exam, with chief minister Omar Abdullah accusing LG Manoj Sinha of stalling a crucial file and the latter’s office firing back that “misleading” claims are being spread as the Dec 7 test looms.Abdullah said that…