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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA’S MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE DECISION Why in the News? Policy Status: Repo rate unchanged at 25%, reflecting RBI’s decision to pause after cumulative rate cuts in 2025. Growth Upgrade: FY26 GDP forecast raised to 4%, indicating sustained economic momentum despite global uncertainties. Inflation Revision: FY26 CPI projection increased to 1%, while remaining …
Read MoreIndia’s Growth Paradox and Shrinking Fiscal Policy Space Syllabus: GS-3: Fiscal Policy, Government Policies & Interventions, Monetary Policy, Mobilization of Resources, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The First Advance Estimates of GDP (January 2026) show India growing at 7.4% in real terms, but nominal GDP growth slowing to 8%, the lowest since 2002–03. This …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS Paper – 3 Planning, Inclusive Growth, Mobilization of Resources Why in the News? India’s Finance Ministry recently described the economy as being in a “Goldilocks situation” — marked by moderate growth, subdued inflation, and supportive monetary conditions. However, stagnant real wages, volatile food inflation, and rising inequality raise concerns about whether this balance …
Read MoreMeasles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …
Read MoreSC Deviates from POCSO in Sensitive Judgment Why in the News? The Supreme Court withheld sentencing in a POCSO case involving a minor, citing the victim’s welfare and social hardship, despite reaffirming POCSO’s legal position. This decision has sparked debates over judicial discretion, victim rights, and child abuse law in India. The case highlights the …
Read MoreThree Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Luxor, Egypt: A Significant Archaeological Discovery Why in the News? Egyptian archaeologists have made a remarkable archaeological discovery, unearthing three ancient tombs in Luxor, formerly known as Thebes, belonging to prominent New Kingdom officials in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis. This find, located near the famous Valley of the Kings …
Read MoreBoko Haram Resurgence Threatens Stability in Nigeria Why in the News? Boko Haram attacks have intensified in northeast Nigeria, raising fears of a return to peak insurgency. This short note on terrorism highlights how recent terrorist attacks, territorial gains, and use of advanced tactics by the ISWAP faction underscore challenges faced by the understaffed Nigerian …
Read MoreTR1 Cells Hold Key to Malaria Reinfection Immunity Why in the News? A major study published in Science Immunology has identified T regulatory 1 cells (TR1) as crucial in the cellular immune response to malaria. This discovery in malaria immunology could revolutionize malaria vaccine research and immune-based therapies for malaria and other infectious diseases with …
Read MoreIndia Approves Gene-Edited Rice Varieties: A Milestone for Sustainable Agriculture India has taken a landmark step towards agricultural innovation by approving two genome-edited rice varieties—DRR Rice 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1. Developed through CRISPR-Cas9 technology, these rice strains not only promise higher yields but also aim to reduce water consumption and enhance tolerance …
Read MoreIndia’s Kaveri Jet Engine Nears Completion for Indigenous UCAVs and Fighter Drones India’s defense innovation landscape is poised for a historic leap as the indigenous Indian jet engine, Kaveri, edges closer to completion. Developed by the GTRE DRDO (Gas Turbine Research Establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation), this turbofan engine is expected to …
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