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National

India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 2031-35

News:- -On March 25, 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved India's Nationally...

International

Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Project 

News: India and Bhutan signed Tariff Protocol of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project.  About Project This river...

National

India Country Partnership Framework (CPF) FY 2026-2031

It is a strategic partnership between India and the World Bank Group for the period 2026–2031. Objective:  Accelerating...

Economy

e-NAM: National Agriculture Market

Why in the news? Expansion and Reach: As of March 2026, approximately 1,656 mandis (markets) across 23 states and 4...

International

India Secures Key Positions in UN Economic and Social Council Elections

News: India achieved significant success in the recent elections to the United Nations Economic and Social Council...

International

Iran- USA Peace Talk

The first high-level, face-to-face peace talks between the USA and Iran since the 1979 revolution were held in...

Environment

Ban on New Approvals for Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Production

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has directed all state and central authorities to stop...

History

Q. Write features of the 'Dancing girl' of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Answer: The 'Dancing Girl' of the Indus Valley Civilization has been found from the archaeological site called...

National

Implications of Increasing the Size of the Lok Sabha | RAS/IAS Current Affairs

Introduction The proposal to increase the size of the Lok Sabha from 543 to around 850 seats is linked to delimitation...

Environment

Natural Farming Should Become Mainstream Policy in India | RAS/IAS Current Affairs

Introduction Natural farming is increasingly being seen as a sustainable alternative to input-intensive Green...

Books & Important Days

The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World

  Why in the News?: Recently it won the Mark Lynton History Prize 2026. Author: Historian William Dalrymple. About the...

Books & Important Days

Mother Mary Comes to Me

Why in the News?: Indian Booker-winning novelist Arundhati Roy was awarded the United States National Book Critics...

Books & Important Days

"Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament" Book

Author: Sudha Murty, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Released by: C. P. Radhakrishnan, The Vice President of India...

International

Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC) Summit 2026

Venue: Rio de Janeiro, 30 March - 2 April 2026. Participants: Included health officials, urban planners, and global...

Economy

Sagarmala Programme

Background India's maritime sector is crucial to its economy and trade. It handles about 95% of the country's trade by...

Economy

Food Worth ₹1.55 Lakh Crore Wasted Annually in India: Causes, Impact & Solutions

RAS/IAS Current Affairs Introduction Food waste has emerged as a major global concern, highlighted every year on 30...

Geography

Q. What is the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)? How does it affect India’s climate? [50 Words]

Answer: The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is an important ocean-atmospheric phenomenon characterized by differences in sea...

Environment

‘20 Cities Towards Zero Waste’ Initiative

Why is it in the news?: Varkala, Kerala, was included in the UN’s ‘20 Cities Towards Zero Waste’ initiative on the...

International

Shikshapatri

News: The Shikshapatri, one of the most significant and rare Hindu scriptures, is currently on a nationwide UK tour...

National

Commonwealth Parliament Association

News: Recently the first Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone – VII...

International

India-US Trade Facilitation Portal: Driving "Mission 500"

Launched by:  Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and the Ambassador of India to the US, Vinay Kwatra. Aim: work toward the...

International

9th India Pharma Conference

Venue: New Delhi, April 13-14, 2026. Theme: “Discover in India: Leapfrogging Life-Sciences Innovation”. Organisers: By...

Sports

World Archery Para Series – 2026

Held in Bangkok (Thailand) from March 30 to April 4, 2026.1st Place: India (Total 13 medals: 7 Gold, 3 Silver, and 3...

International

11th Raisina Dialogue

  Venue- New Delhi, 5 March-7 March. Inauguration: Prime Minister Modi  Chief Guest- President Alexander Stubb...

Environment and Ecology

Q. Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy need for economic growth.

Environment Ans :-The pursuit of carbon credit under CDM under UNFCCC is an important instrument to combat climate...

History

Q) "Write a short article on the terracotta sculptures of Indus Period.” [5 marks]

Ans) Terracotta Sculptures of Indus Valley Civilization The Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) produced...

National

An Alternative to the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill

Why is it in the news? • The proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan (VBSA) Bill aims to provide a statutory framework...

Polity

Q. Describe how the symbiotic relationship between organized crime and terrorism further aggravates internal security concerns. Suggest measures to tackle this nexus and the threats emerging from it.

Internal Security Q. *Describe how the symbiotic relationship between organized crime and terrorism further aggravates...

National

Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN Scheme

The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Revised Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN). Total Outlay:...

National

Amaravati: The Sole Capital of Andhra Pradesh

Following the receipt of Presidential assent for the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026;  Amaravati...