The India–EU trade pact, called the “mother of all trade deals,” aims to boost exports, investment and supply chains while addressing CBAM, services access and MSME competitiveness.
State PSCs need reforms in recruitment, syllabus, and transparency to match UPSC standards and regain aspirants’ trust.
India’s Forex Reserves hit a record high, driven by rising gold holdings and RBI’s prudent management, strengthening currency stability and economic resilience.
Ladakh Protests over statehood and Sixth Schedule demand highlight tensions between democratic aspirations and national security.
The Supreme Court reaffirmed housing as a right under Article 21, urging reforms to protect homebuyers and ensure affordable, dignified housing.
Uniform creamy layer norms for OBCs aim to remove anomalies, ensure fairness, and strengthen social justice in reservations.
In Union Territory Assemblies, nominated MLAs are appointed by the Centre or LG, unlike States where Governors act on ministerial advice. J&K allows 5 such nominees.
Indian Ports Bill, 2025 Syllabus: Governance (UPSC Prelims)Source: FPJ Context: The Rajya Sabha has passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, replacing the colonial-era Indian Ports Act, 1908. What It Is Objectives Key Provisions Institutional Reforms Operational Reforms Environmental & Safety Measures Importance
India–U.S. Tariff tensions escalate as the U.S. imposes 25% duties on Indian goods, linking trade to foreign policy and Russia-related concerns.
Rising contractualisation in India’s formal manufacturing sector is reducing productivity, widening wage gaps, and weakening long-term workforce quality.
Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 strengthens India-Singapore defence ties through mechanised warfare drills and UN peacekeeping simulations.
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) are rising in the Himalayas due to warming, seismic risks, and unplanned development, posing major disaster threats.
The Indian Navy officially welcomed ‘Nistar’, its first domestically built and designed Diving Support Vessel (DSV). Hindustan Shipyard Limited(HSL) formally turned over the warship to the navy at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
Operation Midnight Hammer – US Precision Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Source: NDTVCategory: International Relations | Defence | Strategic Affairs Why In News: Operation Midnight Hammer The United States has launched Operation Midnight Hammer, a classified precision airstrike targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Key nuclear sites such as Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were struck using stealth bombers and bunker-buster bombs. What is Operation Midnight Hammer? Objective: Weapons & Assets Used: About B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber: Key Features: Significance: Prelims Power Shots:
Empowering 16–18-year-old girls through vocational training under the NAVYA initiative to build skills, confidence, and economic independence
PGI 2.0 report out! Chandigarh tops, Meghalaya lags. No state in top bands—learning gaps, equity, and infrastructure still major challenges.
India-Canada to restore High Commissioners after two-year freeze; discuss resuming trade talks, visa services, and bilateral cooperation.
Official records, books, archives & newspapers – Discover key sources of Modern History of India . Crucial for UPSC, State PSC & other competitive exams. Archival Materials 1. Central Government Archives 2. Archives of the State Governments 3. Archives of Three Presidencies 4. Archives of Other European Powers 5. Judicial Records 6. Published Archives 7. Private Archives 8. Foreign Repositories Biographies, Memoirs, and Travel Accounts Newspapers and Journals Oral Evidence Creative Literature Painting Summary These varied sources collectively provide a
In Pakistan, where only 30% of women own smartphones, being active online can be empowering—but also dangerous. Many women face harsh criticism and even violence just for showing themselves in public or on social media. This was tragically seen in the case of Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok creator from Islamabad. She was shot and killed outside her home by a man whose romantic advances she had rejected many times. After her death, her birthday post received not only messages
The geographical setting of ancient India shaped its political and
The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) highlights
Rising tensions in West Asia threaten vital maritime trade routes,
The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical energy chokepoint,
The Israel–United States–Iran War (2026) erupted after joint U.S.–Israeli strikes
