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17Dec 2025

Parliament clears India’s 2025-26 budget bill

Parliament Approves Appropriation Bill For FY 2025-26 Why in the News? Parliament has passed the Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025, authorising additional expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India for 2025–26, amid discussions on health spending, MSP hikes, fiscal discipline, India’s improving credit ranking, and the implementation of environmental clearances. Key Features Of The Appropriation …

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17Dec 2025

Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill Passed in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha Clears Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill Why in the News? The Lok Sabha passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill, 2025, amending key insurance laws to boost sector growth, strengthen policyholder protection, enhance regulatory transparency, and improve ease of doing business in India’s expanding insurance ecosystem. The bill also addresses concerns related to …

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17Dec 2025

Indian Navy Commissions New MH-60R Squadron

Indian Navy Commissions Advanced MH-60R Helicopter Squadron Why in the News? The Indian Navy has commissioned its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, at INS Hansa, Goa, marking a major milestone in naval aviation modernisation and significantly enhancing India’s capability to counter conventional and asymmetric maritime threats. This development also aligns with the nation’s commitment …

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16Dec 2025

SHANTI Bill opens nuclear power to private

SHANTI Bill Opens Nuclear Power Sector To Private Players Why in the News? The Union government has introduced the SHANTI Bill, 2025 in Parliament to replace existing nuclear laws, enable private and foreign participation in nuclear power generation, reform liability norms, and support India’s clean energy and net-zero ambitions. The bill also addresses the need …

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16Dec 2025

Unemployment Falls as Labour Participation Rises

Unemployment Falls As Labour Participation Rises Nationwide Why in the News? India’s unemployment rate declined to 4.7% in November, while the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) rose to its highest level since April, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by MoSPI. This positive trend suggests a growing environmental democracy in the …

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13Dec 2025

A critical, untold story media ignored

A CRITICAL STORY THAT A CHUNK OF THE MEDIA MISSED Syllabus: GS-3: Indian economy and issues associated Growth and Development Why in the News? The release of India’s Quarter-2 national accounts data showing 8.2% GDP growth coincided with the IMF assigning a ‘C’ grade to India’s national accounts statistics. While growth numbers dominated headlines, concerns …

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10Dec 2025

Yellow Line: A New Gaza Border Map

Yellow Line Proposal Could Redefine Gaza Border Why in the News? Israel’s military chief has referred to the proposed Yellow Line in Gaza as a “new border”, raising concerns over the future of the ceasefire plan, territorial control, and the feasibility of US-backed efforts to rebuild and demilitarise Gaza under international supervision. This situation calls …

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10Dec 2025

Aditya-L1 Solves Strange Solar Storm Mystery

Aditya-L1 Uncovers Mystery Behind Unusual Solar Storm Why in the News? India’s Aditya-L1 mission, in collaboration with six U.S. satellites, has revealed the reason behind the unusually strong May 2024 solar storm, showing that a rare CME–CME collision triggered massive magnetic reconnection, amplifying the storm’s impact on Earth. This discovery highlights the importance of space …

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04Dec 2025

Ganga–Yamuna Water Diversion Plan Stalls

Ganga–Yamuna Water Diversion Plan Faces Major Hurdle Why in the News? The proposal to divert 500 cusecs of Ganga water into the Yamuna to improve river flow and reduce pollution has stalled, as the Uttar Pradesh government raised engineering, agricultural and farmers’ protest concerns, delaying Delhi’s long-promised Yamuna cleaning efforts. This delay highlights the complex …

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02Dec 2025

Supreme Court on Delhi Smog

Supreme Court Questions Stubble Burning Blame in Delhi Pollution Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has stated that farmers cannot be scapegoated for Delhi’s pollution, noting that pollution persisted despite a sharp fall in stubble-burning cases. It asked the CAQM to examine other major pollution sources and revisit its action plan. Supreme Court’s …

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