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14Feb 2025

SEBI Launches MITRA to Track Unclaimed Mutual Fund Investments

Why in the news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the MITRA platform to help investors track and reclaim inactive mutual fund folios. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, protect investor interests, and ensure compliance with updated KYC norms. Introduction to MITRA Platform: SEBI has launched the Mutual Fund Investment Tracing …

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14Feb 2025

Aero India 2025 Showcases Fighter Jets & U.S. Bomber

Why in the news? Aero India 2025 opened its gates to the public after three days of high-level meetings and agreements. The event featured aerial displays from various aircraft, including India’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and the U.S. Air Force’s B-1B Lancer bomber. Public Display Begins: After three days of ministerial meetings, conclaves, and defense …

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14Feb 2025

WHO, Climate Impact, and Horse Therapy for Well-being

Why in the news? The WHO launched a program providing free cancer medicines to children in low-income nations. A study linked air pollution to prolonged pregnancies. Singapore introduced horse therapy to improve senior citizens’ physical and mental health. WHO’s Free Cancer Medicine Program for Children: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a platform to …

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14Feb 2025

NSCN (I-M) Urges PM to Honor 2015 Naga Pact

Why in the news? The NSCN (I-M) has urged PM Modi to uphold the 2015 Framework Agreement, rejecting its comparison with the 2017 Agreed Position. The group praised MPs for seeking updates on the Naga peace process and warned against escalating tensions in the region. Framework Agreement vs. Agreed Position: NSCN (I-M) asserts that its …

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14Feb 2025

President’s Rule Imposed in Manipur Amid Political Crisis

Why the news? The President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 15, 2025, following Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s resignation and continued ethnic violence. The State Assembly remains under suspended animation, as BJP failed to finalize an alternative leadership. Imposition of President’s Rule: President Droupadi Murmu imposed President’s Rule in Manipur on February 15, …

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14Feb 2025

Income-tax Bill, 2025: Simplifying India’s Direct Tax Framework

Syllabus: GS-3: Mobilization of Resources , Fiscal Policy Focus: The Income-tax Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, aims to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961, by removing outdated provisions, simplifying tax laws, and reducing litigation. It introduces clear tabular formats, eliminates redundant sections, and replaces the ‘Assessment Year’ with ‘Tax Year’, ensuring a more transparent …

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14Feb 2025

After Trump’s Call With Putin, There Are Openings For Peace

Why in the News? Biden had not spoken to Putin for nearly three years, considering him a war criminal. Almost three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (February 2022), US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation. Trump announced that negotiations to end the war would begin “immediately” following what …

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14Feb 2025

UPSC Paper: GS Paper III -PM’s Visit to USA

Question 4: How does the U.S.-India collaboration in technology and innovation impact India’s goal of becoming a global leader in emerging technologies? Discuss with reference to initiatives like U.S.-India TRUST and INDUS Innovation. UPSC Paper: GS Paper III 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Indigenization …

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14Feb 2025

UPSC Paper: GS Paper III – PM’s Visit to USA

Question 3 :Discuss the significance of the U.S.-India defense partnership in the context of India’s national security and strategic autonomy. How does the new defense framework contribute to India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing? UPSC Paper: GS Paper III 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism …

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14Feb 2025

Outcome of PM’s Visit

The recent meeting between the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in Washington D.C. on February 13, 2025, reaffirmed the strength of the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. This partnership is rooted in shared democratic values, mutual interests, and growing economic and strategic cooperation. A …

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