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Why in News? INS Udaygiri, a stealth frigate under Project 17A, was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025, by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL). As the second vessel of the Nilgiri-class stealth frigates, it marks a significant milestone in India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) initiative, boasting 75% indigenous content. The warship enhances the […]

The WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025  Why in News ? The WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025, launched by the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry, invites startups to develop ‘BhashaSetu,’ an AI-powered multilingual translation solution. The hackathon focuses on creating tools for real-time translation, transliteration, and voice localization across at least 12 major Indian languages to promote inclusive […]

QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission Why in News ? The Coast Guards of QUAD nations—India, Japan, the United States, and Australia—launched the “QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission” on June 30, 2025, to boost maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Stemming from the Wilmington Declaration of September 2024, this initiative aims to promote a free, […]

India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal : Recent Controversy Why in News?   In June 2025, Prada, an Italian luxury brand, introduced footwear inspired by India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals during its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan, sparking widespread criticism in India for cultural appropriation. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : GI Tag / Paris Convention (1883) […]

Why in News?  The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985, has been a cornerstone for regional cooperation in South Asia. However, its inactivity since 2014, primarily due to India-Pakistan tensions, has prompted discussions about alternative regional blocs. Recent reports indicate that China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are exploring a new trilateral bloc, potentially […]

Why in News ?Bihar became India’s first state to implement mobile app-based voting during municipal bypolls and elections in six Nagar Panchayats, marking a significant electoral innovation. Inclusive Voting: The initiative targeted senior citizens, disabled individuals, and pregnant women, enabling them to vote from home, enhancing accessibility in districts like Patna, Buxar, Rohtas, and East […]

Why in News? India is transitioning towards eco-friendly port operations by introducing electric tugboats under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla has become the first port in India to procure battery-powered tugboats, marking a significant step toward sustainability in maritime operations. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims […]

Why in News ? The Union Cabinet has  recently  approved a proposal) to set up a regional wing of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP), a premier research-for-development organisation with a focus on the potato and sweet potato. The proposed CIP-South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) will come up at Singna in Agra district, and cater […]

Why in News?  The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point in recent news due to escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, particularly following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Zonal council Mains :   GS 2 What is the Strait of […]

Why in News?  Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a trailblazer in India’s aerospace history, achieved a remarkable milestone as part of the prestigious Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), a collaborative commercial human spaceflight mission spearheaded by Axiom Space in partnership with NASA, ISRO, and SpaceX Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Axiom-4 Mission/ISS Mains :   GS […]