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27Mar 2026

Iran Allows India Passage Through Hormuz Strait

Iran Allows India Passage Through Strategic Hormuz Strait Why in the News ? Amid escalating West Asia conflict, Iran has allowed India and four other countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil route requiring stringent environmental clearances for maritime operations. The move highlights shifting geopolitics, maritime security concerns aligned with …

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27Mar 2026

Living Will: Dignity & Autonomy in Death

Living Will Ensures Dignity And Autonomy In Death Why in the News ? The concept of a living will (advance directive) is gaining attention due to increasing awareness about dignified death, patient autonomy, and recent legal clarity by the Supreme Court, making it easier for individuals to document end-of-life care preferences in India. Importance of …

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27Mar 2026

OECD Outlook: India Fastest Growing Economy

OECD Outlook Affirms India’s Fastest Growth Status Globally Why in the News ? The OECD Interim Economic Outlook 2026 projects India as the fastest-growing major economy, with strong GDP growth forecasts. However, West Asia conflict, rising energy prices, and global uncertainties pose risks to inflation, demand, and overall economic stability worldwide. India’s Growth Outlook and …

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27Mar 2026

India in G7 Talks Over West Asia Crisis

India Engages G7 Talks Amid West Asia Crisis Why in the News ? India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in France, where key global issues like the West Asia conflict, Ukraine war, and UN peacekeeping reforms were discussed, alongside India’s participation in the upcoming G7 Summit 2026 with focus …

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27Mar 2026

India QS Rankings Boost Higher Education

India’s QS Rankings Boost Higher Education Global Standing Why in the News ? Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praised India’s performance in the QS Top 50 Subject Rankings 2026, calling it a milestone reflecting improved academic quality, global competitiveness, and the impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on higher education, including enhanced focus …

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27Mar 2026

India China Military Gap Explained 2026

India China Military Gap Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, concerns have grown over China’s military advantage over India, highlighting the need for urgent defence reforms, better technology choices, and a stronger industrial base to maintain credible deterrence. Introduction China’s growing military strength poses a serious challenge to India’s …

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26Mar 2026

Bhashini-PFRDA Partnership 2026 Explained

BHASHINI-PFRDA Partnership Enhances Multilingual Pension Service Delivery Why in the News ? The Digital India BHASHINI Division and PFRDA have signed an MoU under ‘BHASHINI for Seva–Sanchalan’ to integrate multilingual AI tools into pension systems, improving accessibility, inclusivity, and communication for users across India’s diverse linguistic landscape. 1. Key Features of BHASHINI–PFRDA Collaboration The MoU …

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26Mar 2026

India 60% Clean Power by 2035 Target

India Targets 60% Clean Power Capacity by 2035 Why in the News ? India has updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, aiming for 60% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2035, alongside stronger emission reduction and carbon sink targets, signalling enhanced climate ambition and global leadership. This transition requires streamlined environmental clearances …

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26Mar 2026

Cauvery Basin Decline: Climate Crisis

Cauvery Basin Faces Decline Amid Climate Change Risks Why in the News ? A recent IIT Gandhinagar study warns that the Cauvery basin may witness a 3.5% decline in water flow (2026–2050) despite increasing rainfall elsewhere, raising concerns over water sharing disputes and long-term climate change impacts in southern India. Key Findings of the Study: …

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26Mar 2026

WTO MC14 Crisis 2026 Trade Tensions

WTO MC14 Faces Crisis Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions Why in the News ? The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is being held in Yaoundé, Cameroon (March 26–29, 2026) amid global trade tensions, focusing on dispute settlement reforms, e-commerce rules, and multilateralism’s future. Crisis in Global Trade Multilateralism: MC14 is …

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