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17Nov 2025

Blue Origin Launches New Glenn for NASA Mission

Blue Origin Launches New Glenn for NASA Mission Why in News? Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for the first-ever NASA mission, marking the rocket’s second flight and a crucial milestone in challenging SpaceX’s dominance in the global launch market. The mission, named Escapade, aims to study Mars’ atmospheric interactions, contributing to our …

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17Nov 2025

India Notifies Rules for Digital Privacy Law

India Notifies Rules for Digital Privacy Law Why in News? The Centre has notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, operationalising India’s first data privacy law, two years after the DPDP Act received Presidential assent. However, several major citizen safeguards will take 12–18 months to become fully enforceable, reflecting a flexible approach to …

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17Nov 2025

Wild Polio Detected in German Sewage Sample

Wild Polio Detected in German Sewage Sample Why in the News? Germany has detected wild poliovirus in a wastewater sample from Hamburg, marking Europe’s first detection since 2010. The strain is linked to Afghanistan, raising concerns about global transmission although no human infections have been reported due to high vaccination coverage. This detection highlights the …

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17Nov 2025

Government Defers Key Machinery and Electrical Safety Rules

Government Defers Key Machinery and Electrical Safety Rules Why in the News? The Centre has postponed the implementation of the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, removing its fixed rollout date and creating uncertainty among manufacturers and importers preparing for mandatory compliance amid India’s tightening of technical standards. This flexible approach, …

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17Nov 2025

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Amid Escalating Regional Tensions Why in the News? Iran has seized a Marshall Islands–flagged oil tanker, the Talara, in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first major interception in months. The incident heightens tensions following Iran–Israel clashes and continued US surveillance in the strategic Persian Gulf waterway, contributing to global uncertainties, …

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17Nov 2025

Nation Marks 150th Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda

Nation Marks 150th Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda Why in News? India is celebrating Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, with top leaders paying tributes and major flexible development programmes launched in Gujarat to honour his legacy and advance tribal welfare, cultural preservation, and inclusive development. These initiatives come …

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17Nov 2025

Flexible Inflation Targeting Needs Careful Future Calibration

Flexible Inflation Targeting Needs Careful Future Calibration Syllabus: GS Paper – 3  Monetary Policy Growth & Development , Fiscal Policy Why in the News ? India’s Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework, which mandates maintaining 4% inflation with a ±2% band, is due for review in March 2026. The RBI’s new discussion paper raises key questions …

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15Nov 2025

A New Era of Tech-Savvy Terror: Lessons from the Delhi Blast and India’s Evolving Security Challenges

A New Era of Tech-Savvy Terror: Lessons from the Delhi Blast and India’s Evolving Security Challenges Syllabus: GS 2 ● Terrrorism ● International relations Why in the News The Delhi blast highlights a new phase of terrorism marked by scientific expertise, sophisticated technology, cross-border handlers, and biological threats. India must reassess intelligence mechanisms, address recruitment …

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14Nov 2025

IAF Joins Garuda 2025 Focusing on Green Ops

IAF Participates in France’s Garuda 2025 Exercise, Focusing on Operational Efficiency and Emissions Reduction Why in the News ? An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has reached Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France to participate in the bilateral Garuda-2025 air exercise from November 16–27, aimed at boosting operational coordination, interoperability, and defence cooperation between India and …

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14Nov 2025

Modi Honors Nehru, Stresses Sustainable Legacy

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru, Highlighting Legacy of Sustainable Development Why in News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary through a social media message. Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, was born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad, and his contributions remain central to India’s …

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