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CURRENT ACCOUNT SURPLUS IN Q4 FY26 Why in the News? RBI Data: India recorded a Current Account Surplus (CAS) of 0.7% of GDP in the March quarter (Q4 FY26), lower than 1.4% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Annual Position: For FY26, the Current Account Deficit (CAD) stood at $25.2 billion (0.6% of …
Read MoreBRICS AGRICULTURE MINISTERS’ MEETING 2026 Why in the News? Upcoming Summit: The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on June 12–13, 2026. Delegate Visit: Representatives from Brazil, South Africa, Ethiopia, and other BRICS countries visited Indore ahead of the meeting to explore business networking opportunities and international trade cooperation. …
Read MoreLAND PORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LPMS) Why in the News? Official Launch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi. Digital Transformation: LPMS is a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at integrating operations across India’s land ports into a unified system, complementing maritime logistics infrastructure. Border Efficiency: …
Read MoreBIS STANDARDS FOR TEA BAGS Why in the News? New Standards: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued the first-ever quality and safety standards for tea bags in India, establishing comprehensive quality standards for food safety and consumer protection. Chemical Ban: The standards prohibit the use of epichlorohydrin and chlorine bleaching in tea bags …
Read MoreCAN INDIA FORESTALL AN ECONOMIC CRISIS? POLICY MOVES HOLD THE KEY Syllabus: GS 3: Indian economy and issues related to development and planning. Growth and development. Why in the News? Concerns regarding India’s macroeconomic stability have intensified amid a weakening rupee, rising inflation, sluggish private investment, and growing capital account vulnerabilities. These developments have triggered …
Read MoreFOUR CHALLENGES THAT DEMAND ATTENTION IN INDIA’S FTAs Why in the News? India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect on 1 June, expanding India’s network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and enhancing international trade opportunities. India currently has 15 FTAs covering 27 countries, while 9 additional trade agreements with 42 countries are under …
Read MoreUnderstanding India’s Fertility Trends Syllabus GS 1: Demographics Why in the News? Recently, the Union Government constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change to study population trends, migration, and demographic shifts, triggering debate over immigration, fertility patterns, minorities, and policy priorities including food security and nutritional security. Introduction India is entering a major demographic transition. …
Read MorePM E-DRIVE SCHEME AND DELHI’S E-BUS EXPANSION Why in the News? Fleet Expansion: The Delhi Government has announced the induction of 2,800 new electric buses under the Centre’s PM E-DRIVE Scheme. Sustainable Mobility: The initiative aims to strengthen public transport connectivity and accelerate the transition towards clean and sustainable transportation. Largest E-Bus Fleet: Delhi already …
Read MoreDELHI BIRD ATLAS 2025 Why in the News? Atlas Release: The Delhi Bird Atlas was released on June 5, 2026, mapping the distribution and abundance of bird species across Delhi for the first time. Global Ranking: The atlas states that Delhi ranks second among world capitals in bird diversity, after Nairobi, demonstrating significant ecological value …
Read MoreNFHS-6 DATA ON CHILD NUTRITION Why in the News? Survey Findings: The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows a decline in stunting among children from 35.5% to 29.3% at the national level, highlighting the need for improved nutritional security through functional foods and nutri-cereals. Mixed Outcomes: While severe wasting declined significantly from 7.7% to …
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