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29Mar 2025

Universal Group Student Qualifies for Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Competition

📢 We are thrilled to celebrate the success of Ms. Sadhana S! A talented student of Universal Group of Institutions, Sadhana has secured a place in the District-Level Speech Competition under the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament at Bengaluru University. Her speech on “One Nation, One Election” demonstrated a deep understanding of the topic, backed by …

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28Mar 2025

India’s Deep-Sea Exploration: Challenges, Opportunities, and Security

Why in News ? India recently tested the Matsya-6000 submersible under the Samudrayaan Project to explore underwater minerals. Meanwhile, China’s deep-sea cable-cutting device raises concerns about underwater security, highlighting the need for advanced deep-sea capabilities. Recent Developments and Technological Advancements: India successfully conducted wet testing of the Matsya-6000 submersible under the Samudrayaan Project, capable of …

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28Mar 2025

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Ruling on Attempted Rape

Why in News ? The Supreme Court stayed an Allahabad High Court ruling that reduced attempted rape charges to minor assault in a POCSO case, questioning the insensitive interpretation of “attempt to rape” and highlighting the need for legal clarity. Background of the Case: The Supreme Court has stayed the Allahabad High Court’s ruling, which …

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28Mar 2025

US Auto Tariffs Threaten Indian Component Export Growth

Why in News ? US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts from April 5, 2025, raising concerns for India’s $7 billion auto component exports and impacting future growth potential in the North American market. Trump’s Tariff Decision and Its Implications US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported …

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28Mar 2025

Parliament Approves Finance Bill 2025, Finalizes Budget Exercise

Why in the News ? The Parliament has completed the Union Budget 2025-26 process with the Rajya Sabha returning the Finance Bill 2025 to the Lok Sabha, including 35 amendments. This marks the conclusion of the annual budgetary exercise for the upcoming fiscal year. About the Parliamentary Approval of Union Budget 2025-26: The Parliament has …

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28Mar 2025

India Procures Nag Missile System to Strengthen Defence

Why in the News ? The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,500 crore contract for the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) and 5,000 light vehicles to enhance military capabilities, promote indigenization, and generate employment, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Procurement Overview: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹2,500 crore contract for procuring the …

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28Mar 2025

India Successfully Tests Indigenous VLSRSAM: A Naval Game-Changer

Why in News ? On March 26, 2025, DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully tested the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from Chandipur, Odisha. The test validated the missile’s agility, reliability, and precision in neutralizing high-speed aerial targets, enhancing India’s defense capabilities. Test Details and Capabilities: On March 26, 2025, DRDO and the Indian Navy …

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28Mar 2025

Should India Retain the Free Movement Regime (FMR)?

Syllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: In February 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border, citing security concerns. However, no official notification or bilateral agreement has been issued, and states …

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28Mar 2025

THE JUDICIARY’S ‘BETWEEN A ROCK AND HARD PLACE’ MOMENT

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? An accidental fire in the outhouse of Justice Yashwant Varma’s official bungalow in New Delhi led to the discovery of several sacks containing high-value currency notes (₹500), some of …

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27Mar 2025

India Scraps Google Tax, Signals Trade Deal Intent

Why in the News ? The Indian government has scrapped the equalisation levy on digital ads, easing taxation on global tech firms like Google and Meta. The move aligns with U.S. trade negotiations, amid pressure to reduce tariffs before the April 2 deadline. Equalisation Levy and Its Impact: Introduced in 2016, the equalisation levy imposed …

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