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ETHANOL BLENDED PETROL (EBP) PROGRAMME Why in the News? Government Clarification: The Union Law Ministry clarified that the Attorney General never described the E20 Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme as an “ongoing experiment” before the Supreme Court. Supreme Court Case: The clarification came during litigation concerning ethanol allocation to Dedicated Ethanol Plants and Oil Marketing Companies …
Read MoreSPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION (SIR) AND ELECTORAL ROLLS Why in the News? Passport Issue: Journalist R. Rajagopal allegedly faced delays in passport renewal after his name was deleted from the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement. Supreme Court Context: The issue has reignited debate on whether …
Read MoreA QUESTION IN WAKE OF GREAT NICOBAR PROJECT Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Environment Impact Assessment GS-3: Infrastructure Why in the News? The Great Nicobar Island Project has reignited debate over balancing strategic development, environmental conservation, and indigenous rights. While the project is justified on economic and security grounds, concerns persist regarding displacement of …
Read MoreIndia West Asia Strategy Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, debates increased over India’s West Asia policy after regional tensions, changing United States priorities, and Iran’s continued influence raised questions about India’s growing engagement with Israel and regional balance. Introduction India’s foreign policy in West Asia faces new challenges …
Read MoreNational 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 …
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