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QUAD-AT-SEA SHIP OBSERVER MISSION: Why in the News? India has welcomed the commencement of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, announced during the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi in May 2026. The mission involves India, Australia, Japan and the United States, with officers from all four countries participating aboard Indian Coast Guard …
Read MoreA MALACCA-SINGAPORE MODEL FOR RESOLVING HORMUZ Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS ? Strategic Crisis: The ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis has disrupted global energy and maritime security, reviving debates over cooperative arrangements for reopening critical chokepoints. Historical Parallel: The Malacca-Singapore Straits …
Read MoreWHAT IS ARTICLE 371(K), AND WHAT COULD IT MEAN FOR LADAKH? Why in the News? The Centre has proposed the introduction of a new constitutional provision — Article 371K — for Ladakh. The proposed provision aims to provide special constitutional safeguards to protect Ladakh’s land, culture, environment and local interests. The proposal follows an “in-principle …
Read MoreNepal Flash Flood Triggers Massive Humanitarian Emergency Why in the News ? A massive flash flood in central Nepal has killed nearly 160 people, while more than 750 remain missing, including 133 Indian nationals. The disaster originated near the Nepal-Tibet border, damaging bridges and hydropower infrastructure and prompting major rescue efforts by Nepal, India and …
Read MoreUN Warns Autonomous Weapons Threaten Human Control Why in the News ? The United Nations (UN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have warned that the world is approaching a dangerous stage where autonomous weapons could independently select and attack humans, urging countries to establish binding international regulations. Rising Threat of ‘Killer …
Read MoreH1N1 Dominates Influenza A Cases Across India Why in the News ? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has reported that H1N1 constitutes nearly 98% of Influenza A infections currently detected in India. The ICMR has also clarified that the circulating strain is the familiar H1N1 pdm09 seasonal virus. Current Influenza Situation in India: …
Read MorePUBLICATIONS DIVISION WINS MULTIPLE FEDERATION OF INDIAN PUBLISHERS AWARDS Why in the News? The Publications Division has secured multiple prizes at the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) Awards, recognising its contribution to credible, informative and culturally enriching publishing. Its publications received second and third prizes across categories covering Hindi, English and Urdu books, journals, reference …
Read MoreFCRA Amendment Bill Sent To Joint Parliamentary Committee Why in the News ? Parliament has referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed scrutiny. The proposed amendments seek to strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight in the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions by organisations. FCRA Amendment Bill, …
Read MoreFCRA Amendment Expands State Control Over Civil Society Institutions Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Management of Social Sector/Services Why in the News ? The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been reintroduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament after being withdrawn earlier. The Bill has generated …
Read MoreIndia Launches First Indigenous Hydrogen Powered Passenger Train Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana. The project marks a major milestone in clean mobility, green rail transport, and indigenous railway technology, placing India among a few nations operating hydrogen trains …
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