Category: Current Affairs
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Polymer Banknotes: RBI Revives Trial Plan
Polymer Banknotes return to focus as RBI explores durable currency-note material. Learn their benefits, challenges and UPSC relevance now.
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E-commerce Exports: 100% FDI Reform Explained
E-commerce Exports have received a policy push after the government permitted 100% foreign direct investment through the automatic route in the inventory-based e-commerce model when the activity is exclusively meant for exports. The reform creates a distinct export-oriented exception while retaining restrictions applicable to inventory-based e-commerce serving India’s domestic retail market.
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Digital Markets Act: EU Fines Google $1 Billion
Digital Markets Act is in focus after the EU fined Google over search and Android practices. Learn antitrust, gatekeepers and India’s framework.
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INS Malvan: India’s Shallow Water ASW Warship
INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, has been commissioned into the Indian Navy, enhancing littoral ASW capabilities and reflecting India’s focus on defence indigenisation.
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Fast Track Courts: Powers, Limits and UPSC Relevance
Fast Track Courts explained for UPSC: creation, constitutional limits, special courts, Article 14 and speedy trial. Revise the issue now.
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Karlapat Bauxite Block: Odisha’s Key Mineral Deposit
Karlapat Bauxite Block in Odisha holds major bauxite resources crucial for aluminium production. Study its features and UPSC relevance now.
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Samudra Pradakshina: Historic All-Women Circumnavigation
Samudra Pradakshina is India’s first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition. Study its route, achievements and UPSC relevance now.
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Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Strategic Red Sea Chokepoint
Bab el-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and global shipping routes. Study its geography, strategic importance and UPSC facts.
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Mission Golden Spice: Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain
Mission Golden Spice aims to build a farm-to-global-market value chain for Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric, enhancing cultivation, processing, branding and export while improving farmer incomes.
Recent Posts
- Polymer Banknotes: RBI Revives Trial Plan
- E-commerce Exports: 100% FDI Reform Explained
- Digital Markets Act: EU Fines Google $1 Billion
- INS Malvan: India’s Shallow Water ASW Warship
- 123 Agreement: US-Saudi Nuclear Pact and India
- Fast Track Courts: Powers, Limits and UPSC Relevance
- Karlapat Bauxite Block: Odisha’s Key Mineral Deposit
- Samudra Pradakshina: Historic All-Women Circumnavigation
- Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Strategic Red Sea Chokepoint
- Mission Golden Spice: Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain
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