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Why in News ? India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. The AMCA project aims to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, enhancing the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) air power amid growing regional tensions and global defense dynamics. […]

Why in News ? The government has announced the restoration of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exporters operating under Advance Authorisation (AA), Export-Oriented Units (EOUs), and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This move is aimed at boosting India’s export competitiveness. Relevance- Pre & Mains Prelims: RoDTEP/ FIEO Mains: GS […]

Why in News ?. Kerala’s Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has recently  inaugurated the Njattadi Festival, a sapling festival organized by the Thiruvarppu Grama Panchayat in Kottayam district. The event, also referred to as a planting festival, celebrates agricultural innovation and community participation in farming, with a focus on modern techniques like drone-assisted seed sowing. Relevance […]

Why in News?  The article highlights the often-overlooked ecological impacts of tropical cyclones, particularly on biodiversity in island hotspots. The findings from the study are timely, considering the intensification of cyclones due to climate change. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Affected species In Indain Islands Mains :   GS 3 (  Environment & […]

Why in News? The Thiruvananthapuram incident highlights a case of coastal contamination, where nurdles—small thermoplastic pellets used in plastic manufacturing—washed ashore after the MSC ELSA 3 sank off Kerala’s coast on May 24, 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : MSC ELSA 3/PCB/PAH Mains :   GS 3 ( Env. & Ecology? What are […]

Why in News? Over 700 deaths reported in Nigeria’s southeast since 2021 due to sit-at-home protests called by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), highlighting a major security crisis. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is a separatist group founded in 2012 by Nnamdi Kanu, a British-Nigerian activist, aiming to restore the Republic of Biafra, […]

Why in News? Tamil Nadu’s Cabinet approved the Space Industrial Policy, making it the third state after Karnataka and Gujarat to formulate a state-specific space policy. This aligns with the Indian Space Policy 2023 by the Union government, which aims to bolster the space ecosystem, and follows recommendations from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and […]

Why in News? At Google’s I/O 2025 conference on May 20-21 in Mountain View, California, the company unveiled a layered AI strategy, dubbed an “AI Matryoshka,” with Gemini at its core. Key points: Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : AI Matryoshka/AI Mode Mains :   GS 3 ( Technological Dev>)   Key Points: Gemini […]

Why in News? The recently launched Yashoda AI – Your AI SAKHI aims to enhance women’s literacy in artificial intelligence and digital awareness. Spearheaded by the National Commission for Women (NCW). Objectives of Yashoda AI The primary goal of Yashoda AI is to equip women with essential knowledge and skills in AI, cybersecurity, and digital safety. By […]

Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a record dividend transfer of Rs2,68,590.07 crore to the Union government for the accounting year 2024-25, a 27% increase from the previous year’s Rs2,10,874 crore. The decision is based on a revised Economic Capital Framework (ECF) and includes an increase in the Contingent Risk Buffer […]