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Cabinet Approves Semicon, Mobility, Infra Plans

Cabinet Approves Semicon, Mobility And Infrastructure Expansion Plans Why in the News ? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved major initiatives, including Semicon Mission 2.0, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), new gas-based urea plants, and Varanasi highway projects, to strengthen manufacturing, infrastructure, and agricultural self-reliance while advancing India’s Indo-Pacific strategy through …

13Jul 2026

India Wins 5 Golds at IPhO 2026

INDIA WINS FIVE GOLD MEDALS AT THE 56TH INTERNATIONAL PHYSICS OLYMPIAD (IPhO) 2026 Why in the News? Outstanding Achievement: India won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Global Recognition: India secured the joint first position, alongside Russia, China, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Taiwan, among 381 participants …

13Jul 2026

Government Releases Digital Threat Report for BFSI

GOVERNMENT RELEASES DIGITAL THREAT REPORT 2025–26 FOR THE BFSI SECTOR Why in the News? Cybersecurity Assessment: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released the Digital Threat Report 2025–26, highlighting the evolving cybersecurity risks facing India’s Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Call for Proactive Action: The report urges financial institutions, regulators, and …

13Jul 2026

Population Spectres Do Harm: Demographic Change

POPULATION SPECTRES DO HARM. MANAGING DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE IS THE CHALLENGE Syllabus: GS 1: Population and associated issues. GS2: Human resource. Why in the News? Growing debates over declining fertility, ageing populations, and population redistribution have renewed discussions on India’s demographic future. The article argues that instead of alarmist narratives about population explosion or population collapse, …

11Jul 2026

Kerala Crude Birth Rate Falls Below 10: First Time

KERALA’S CRUDE BIRTH RATE FALLS BELOW 10 FOR THE FIRST TIME Why in the News? Historic Demographic Shift: Kerala’s Vital Statistics Report 2024 shows that the Crude Birth Rate (CBR) has fallen below 10 for the first time, indicating an advanced stage of demographic transition with implications for regional economic integration and workforce planning. Population …

11Jul 2026

Terrorism’s Data Retreat Hides Global Threats

TERRORISM’S DATA RETREAT HIDES EMERGING GLOBAL THREATS Syllabus: GS 3: Security challenges and their management. Internal Security. Role of state and non state actors in security. Why in the News? Recent global reports indicate a decline in terrorist incidents and terror-related fatalities during 2025. However, experts caution that terrorism is becoming increasingly regionalised, digitally networked, …

10Jul 2026

Delhi HC Questions NBWL Standing Committee

DELHI HC QUESTIONS CONSTITUTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE Why in the News? High Court Hearing: The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over the constitution of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) while hearing a PIL alleging violation of statutory provisions. Key Concern: Petitioners alleged that the …

10Jul 2026

Beyond Childcare: 4 More Barriers

BEYOND CHILDCARE, FOUR OTHER BARRIERS Syllabus: GS 3: Employment, Growth & Development Skill development. Human resources. Why in the News? The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) report highlights a significant rise in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) and women-led enterprises in India’s million-plus cities. However, persistent structural barriers continue to limit women’s economic participation …

10Jul 2026

India Australia Strategic Partnership: Key Facts

India Australia Strategic Partnership Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia, strengthening defence, technology, energy, and economic cooperation while highlighting the need to transform growing strategic convergence into lasting institutional alignment within the broader indo-pacific strategy. Introduction India and Australia have significantly strengthened their …

10Jul 2026

Novo Nordisk Launches Once-Weekly Insulin ‘Awiqli’ in India

Novo Nordisk Launches Once-Weekly Insulin ‘Awiqli’ in India Why in the News? Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched Awiqli, a once-weekly basal insulin, in India, marking a significant milestone in strategic partnerships between Denmark and India in the healthcare sector. Its generic name is insulin icodec. The medicine is designed to reduce the frequency …

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