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National Science Day Celebrated Across India Why in the News ? India is observing National Science Day 2026 on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman. Leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighted the role of science in nation-building and innovation. Observance & Government Highlights: National Science …
Read MoreDaily Current Affairs Digest for UPSC & Competitive Exams | 3rd February 2026 1. India–USA Trade Pact: Tariffs Cut to 18% on Made-in-India Goods In a landmark economic development, India and the United States have concluded a major trade pact under which US tariffs on Made-in-India goods have been reduced to 18%. The agreement is …
Read MoreAravallis Redefined, Critical Mineral Mining Allowed Why in the News? The Supreme Court-accepted definition of the Aravallis allows mining of critical, strategic, and atomic minerals, raising environmental concerns while aligning with energy transition, import dependence reduction, and national security priorities. This decision has sparked debates about the need for environmental clearances and the application of …
Read MoreNASA Loses Contact with Long-Serving MAVEN Mars Orbiter Why in the News? NASA has lost communication with its MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars since 2014, after it went silent in early December, raising concerns over a key mission studying Martian atmospheric loss and conducting environmental impact assessments similar …
Read MoreKerala Plans Electric Freight Corridor Under PM E-DRIVE Why in the News? Kerala is preparing to develop an electric truck corridor along NH-66 under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, aiming to promote freight electrification, reduce carbon emissions, and position the State as a national leader in clean logistics transition. This initiative will require careful consideration of …
Read MoreParliament 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 …
Read MoreIndian 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 …
Read MoreLok Sabha Clears Repealing And Amending Bill 2025 Why in the News? The Lok Sabha passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, aiming to repeal obsolete colonial-era and redundant laws and amend select statutes to simplify legal processes, reduce compliance burdens, and advance the government’s vision of minimum government, maximum governance. This legislative reform also …
Read MoreSHANTI 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 …
Read MoreIGI Airport Achieves India’s First Water-Positive Milestone Why in the News ? Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become India’s first airport to achieve “water-positive” status, indicating that it replenishes more water than it consumes. This achievement marks a major step in IGIA’s shift toward sustainability and its net-zero airport vision. Achievement and Environmental …
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