Why in the News ? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the National Investment Policy for Urea (NIPU)-2026 to promote self-reliance in urea production, encourage fresh investments in gas-based urea plants, and reduce India’s dependence on urea imports amid rising fertilizer demand and global supply uncertainties. National Investment Policy for Urea (NIPU)-2026:…
Why in the News ? The Government of India is introducing the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to strengthen the 2024 Act by establishing fast-track courts and imposing stricter penalties to curb paper leaks and examination malpractices. Key Features of the Amendment Bill, 2026…
Why in the News ? NASA has selected PRAXIS (Planetary Rings Autonomous EXploration with In-situ Sampling) under its Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) 2026 Phase-I programme. The mission proposes an AI-powered robotic explorer to directly sample particles from planetary rings, a first in space exploration. PRAXIS Mission: Key Features and Objectives ● PRAXIS (Planetary Rings Autonomous…
Why in the News ? France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have forced the evacuation of over 3,25,000 people. The fires, intensified by heatwaves, strong winds, and climate change, have highlighted the growing threat of extreme weather events and the need for effective disaster management. Wildfires Across France and Spain: Key Developments ● …
Why in the News ? The nation observed the death anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and eminent scientist, paying tribute to his immense contributions to India’s missile and space programmes, scientific advancement, and youth empowerment. Tributes and Contributions of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ● The nation paid homage to Dr….
Why in the News ? India’s star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won the country’s first Gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting new Commonwealth Games records in the women’s 48 kg category and securing her third consecutive Commonwealth Games Gold. India’s Performance at Commonwealth Games 2026 Significance of the Achievement About Commonwealth…
Why in the News ? UNESCO has inscribed four new international sites on the World Heritage List during the 47th World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea. The additions include France’s D-Day Beaches, Greece’s Mount Olympus, Japan’s Asuka-Fujiwara Capitals, and South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape. New UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Key Highlights ● The…
Why in the News? ● New U.S. Tariffs: The United States has imposed a new round of Section 301 tariffs under the U.S. Trade Act, 1974 on around 60 countries, citing imports of goods produced through forced labour. ● India in Favourable Group: India has been placed in the second-most favourable tariff category, facing a…
Why in the News? ● Cabinet Approval: The Union Cabinet has approved a draft Anti-Paper Leaks Bill proposing stricter punishment and the establishment of fast-track courts to deal with examination paper leaks and related malpractices. ● Examination Reforms: The move comes amid a broader overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA), including the termination of…
Why in the News? ● Regulatory Reform: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper proposing a comprehensive review of the SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020 to modernise the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) framework in response to evolving investor preferences and the growing importance of ethical considerations in investment decisions….