Androth Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship
Indian Navy inducts Androth, second indigenously built ASW Shallow Water Craft, enhancing coastal and anti-submarine capabilities.
India Re-elected toUniversal Postal Union Councils
India re-elected to the Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
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Indonesia Bans Indian Groundnuts Over AflatoxiN
Indonesia halts Indian groundnut imports due to aflatoxin contamination, raising food safety and trade concerns.
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US Raises H-1B Visa Sponsorship Fee to $100,000
US hikes H-1B visa fee to $100,000, raising costs for Indian IT firms and affecting skilled workforce migration.
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Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers India to prevent pollution and safeguard natural resources, forests, and wildlife.
Single-Use Plastic Ban: Strong on Paper, Weak in Practice
Single-Use Plastic Ban Syllabus: Pollution (UPSC GS III)Source: The Hindu Why in News? Despite Karnataka’s 2016 ban under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, single-use plastics (SUPs) are still widely used. Weak enforcement, illegal production, and low public awareness remain major hurdles. About the Ban Scale of the Problem Plastic Enforcement Data in Bengaluru: Why It
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Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA)
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA), boosting defence ties with wider regional implications.
Political Interference in Administration: A Challenge to Good Governance
Political interference weakens neutrality, fairness, and public trust, harming good governance and democratic values in administration.
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Simplifying Taxation: The Role of GST 2.0 in Strengthening India’s Economy
GST 2.0 aims to simplify taxes, boost compliance, and promote fair, long-term economic growth for businesses and citizens across India.
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Parliamentary Accountability: Comparing India’s and France’s Systems
A comparison of India’s and France’s systems shows how confidence votes differ, highlighting India’s parliamentary supremacy and France’s dual executive model.
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