Category: Current Affairs

Digital Markets Act: EU Fines Google $1 Billion

July 24, 2026

Digital Markets Act is in focus after the EU fined Google over search and Android practices. Learn antitrust, gatekeepers and India’s framework.
INS Malvan: India’s Shallow Water ASW Warship

July 24, 2026

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.
123 Agreement: US-Saudi Nuclear Pact and India

July 24, 2026

An overview of the US–Saudi civil nuclear cooperation under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, focusing on uranium enrichment concerns, safeguards, non-proliferation challenges and implications for India.
Fast Track Courts: Powers, Limits and UPSC Relevance

July 24, 2026

Fast Track Courts explained for UPSC: creation, constitutional limits, special courts, Article 14 and speedy trial. Revise the issue now.
Karlapat Bauxite Block: Odisha’s Key Mineral Deposit

July 24, 2026

Karlapat Bauxite Block in Odisha holds major bauxite resources crucial for aluminium production. Study its features and UPSC relevance now.
Samudra Pradakshina: Historic All-Women Circumnavigation

July 23, 2026

Samudra Pradakshina is India’s first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition. Study its route, achievements and UPSC relevance now.
Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Strategic Red Sea Chokepoint

July 23, 2026

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.
Mission Golden Spice: Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain

July 23, 2026

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.
PM-YASASVI Scheme: Scholarships and Hostel Support

July 23, 2026

PM-YASASVI Scheme supports OBC, EBC and DNT students through scholarships and hostel facilities. Learn its features and UPSC relevance now.
Mixed Disability Ashes 2027: Inclusive Cricket for UPSC

July 23, 2026

Mixed Disability Ashes will make its debut in England in 2027 as an international cricket contest between mixed disability men’s teams representing England and Australia. By extending one of cricket’s best-known rivalries to cricketers with disabilities, the initiative seeks to provide elite competition while increasing the visibility of disability sport. For UPSC, the development connects…

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