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19Jul 2025

PM Modi Honors Freedom Fighter Mangal Pandey

PM Modi Honors Freedom Fighter Mangal Pandey on Birth Anniversary Commemorating a Key Figure in India’s Struggle for Independence Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders paid tribute to Mangal Pandey, a prominent freedom fighter, on his 196th birth anniversary on July 19, 2023. They commemorated his courageous role in the Sepoy Mutiny of …

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19Jul 2025

India’s Poverty Decline and Rising Inequality Debate

India’s Inequality Debate and the World Bank’s Poverty Findings Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Poverty and Developmental Issues, Social Empowerment, Population and Associated Issues, Urbanization, Women’s Issues WHY IN THE NEWS? The World Bank’s “India Poverty and Equity Brief: April 2025” sparked sharp reactions by claiming that extreme poverty is nearly eradicated and consumption inequality …

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19Jul 2025

Bank Turnaround: Credit Growth & MSME Revival

A Turnaround for Banks: Credit Growth, NPAs and MSME Sector Revival Syllabus: GS 3: ● Banking and Economy ● Economic policies and interventions Why in the News? Recent trends indicate a decline in gross non-performing assets (NPAs), especially in unsecured retail and MSME sectors, enabling a shift in credit dynamics across Indian banks. While overall …

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19Jul 2025

G20 Finance Meeting 2025 – Durban Highlights

G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors Meeting – Durban, South Africa Duration: Two-day meeting in October Location: Durban, South Africa Outcome: Joint Communique and Chair’s Statement issued to boost global economic cooperation and global growth Key Themes Discussed: Global Economic Risks Ongoing wars, geopolitical tensions, and trade disruptions Supply chain vulnerabilities (due to war, …

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19Jul 2025

Strategic Missile Tests: Prithvi-II & Agni-I

Strategic Missile Tests: Prithvi-II & Agni-I India recently conducted successful test flights of two nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, reinforcing its strategic strike capability and deterrence posture. These routine trials, carried out at the integrated test range in Chandipur, demonstrate the nation’s commitment to maintaining a robust strategic arsenal and ensuring national security. Prithvi-II Missile Type: Surface-to-surface …

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18Jul 2025

India’s ULRA Stealth Bomber: A Strategic Leap Toward Global Power Projection

India’s ULRA Stealth Bomber: A Strategic Leap Toward Global Power Projection India is entering a new era of strategic deterrence and military modernization with the conceptualization of its most ambitious aerospace defense project to date—the Ultra-Long Range Strike Aircraft (ULRA). This advanced strategic bomber, designed to fly over 12,000 kilometers without refueling, will enable India …

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18Jul 2025

Matsya 6000 Submersible Makes Major Progress

India’s Matsya 6000 Submersible Takes Major Leap with Successful Hydrophone Test India’s Deep-Sea Ambitions Advance with Acoustic Communication Breakthrough for the Samudrayaan Mission India’s deep-sea ambitions took a significant leap forward with the successful testing of an underwater acoustic communication system for the Matsya 6000 mission, conducted by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) …

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18Jul 2025

Centre Constitutes Panel on Telangana-Andhra Water Dispute

Centre Forms Panel on Telangana-Andhra Water Dispute Why in the News ? The Union Government has decided to form a high-level technical committee to address disputes related to the Polavaram Banakacherla Link Project (PBLP) and other inter-state water issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, following a high-level meeting in Delhi. This move aims to resolve …

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18Jul 2025

Indian Navy Launches First Indigenous Diving Vessel

Indian Navy Commissions First Indigenous Diving Vessel Why in News ? The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Nistar, its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), in Visakhapatnam. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, it highlights Aatmanirbharta in defence and enhances India’s deep-sea and submarine rescue capabilities. About the Commissioning of INS Nistar: INS …

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18Jul 2025

India Rejects US Sanctions on Russian Oil Trade

India Slams Sanctions on Russian Oil Trade Why in the News ? India has cautioned against U.S.-backed sanctions targeting buyers of Russian oil, following a proposed Russian Sanctions Act, 2025. The Bill seeks to impose 500% duties on countries like India, China, and Brazil, triggering diplomatic responses and debates over energy security. India Responds to …

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