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Aswath S Becomes India’s 98th Chess Grandmaster Syllabus Linkage Current Affairs | Sports | International Organisations | Achievements of Indians Why in News? Seventeen-year-old Aswath S from Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, became India’s 98th Chess Grandmaster after securing his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin Tournament 2026. In the final …
Read MoreIMF LOWERS GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST TO 3%; INDIA’S TO 6.4% Why in the News? IMF Outlook Update: The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0% and marginally reduced India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026–27 from 6.5% to 6.4%. Reason: The revision reflects heightened uncertainty due to West Asia tensions, elevated energy …
Read MorePM MODI VISITS UNESCO-LISTED PRAMBANAN TEMPLE IN INDONESIA Why in the News? EAC-PM Study: A paper by a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has recommended continuing women-focused cash transfer schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha. Key Finding: The study found that these schemes significantly increased household expenditure, savings, financial inclusion, …
Read MoreJalalabad Renamed as Parashurampuri: Historical and Cultural Significance Why in News? The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the renaming of Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district as Parashurampuri. Correspondingly, the Jalalabad Nagar Palika Parishad will be renamed Parashurampuri Nagar Palika Parishad. This development holds significance for competitive examinations as it intersects with current affairs, history, culture, governance, …
Read MoreCENTRE AMENDS DRUG RULES TO STRENGTHEN REGULATION OF ADVANCED THERAPIES Why in the News? Drug Rules Amended: The Central Government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to bring stem cell-derived products, gene therapeutic products, and xenografts under the Centrally Licensed Approving Authority (CLAA) framework. Regulatory Objective: The amendment aims to strengthen regulatory oversight of advanced …
Read MoreKENTE EXTENSION COAL BLOCK IN HASDEO ARAND FORESTS Why in the News? Environmental Clearance: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted Environmental Clearance (EC) for the Kente Extension Integrated Coal Block in Hasdeo Arand forests, Chhattisgarh. Mining Expansion: The project will have a production capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum …
Read MoreGOVERNMENT PROPOSES STRICTER REGULATIONS FOR VPN PROVIDERS Why in the News? New Legal Framework: The Central Government is considering a new legal framework requiring Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers to establish a local presence in India and appoint compliance officials. Regulatory Objective: The move aims to strengthen enforcement against the misuse of VPNs to bypass …
Read MoreMAHARASHTRA STAYS RIGHT TO INFORMATION (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2026 Why in the News? Stay Order: The Maharashtra Government stayed the Right to Information (Amendment) Rules, 2026 following widespread objections and ahead of Anna Hazare’s proposed hunger strike. Public Concerns: The stay was ordered after concerns that the amended rules diluted the spirit of the Right to …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT QUASHES NCLT ORDER OVER AI-GENERATED FAKE CASE LAWS Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court set aside an NCLT order after finding that it relied on AI-generated fictitious judicial precedents (hallucinations). Zero Tolerance: The Court directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to frame norms and reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards …
Read MoreAIR POLLUTION PLAN NEEDS POLITICAL WILL, NOT AN EYE ON THE ELECTION CYCLE Syllabus: GS2: Issues related to development and management of social sector Health Why in the News? The Delhi Government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 seeks to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility by phasing out registrations of conventional vehicles. While the initiative …
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