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Storm Claudia Devastates Portugal and Wales Region Why in the News ? Storm Claudia has caused severe destruction across Portugal and parts of Wales, leading to three deaths, multiple injuries, and major flooding. Authorities issued amber alerts as the storm disrupted homes, businesses, infrastructure and triggered significant emergency response efforts. Impact of Storm Claudia in …
Read MorePakistan’s Mass Detention of Afghans Sparks Global Concern Why in the News ? Pakistan has detained over 100,000 Afghans in 2025, according to UNHCR, raising concerns over refugee rights, documentation status, and humanitarian vulnerability. Most arrests occurred in Balochistan and Punjab, prompting international organisations to call for adherence to international refugee protection norms and customary …
Read MoreReaffirming India-Bhutan Ties Amid Strategic Shifts Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bhutan highlighted India’s commitment to strengthening ties amid Bhutan’s domestic …
Read MoreBlue 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 …
Read MoreIndia 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 …
Read MoreWild 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 …
Read MoreGovernment 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, …
Read MoreIran 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, …
Read MoreNation 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 …
Read MoreFlexible 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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