Daily Current Affairs & Analysis
Subject-wise daily current affairs for UPSC IAS — Prelims and Mains focused. New analysis every day from The Hindu, Indian Express and PIB.
0.4% MDR on UPI Merchant Payments Above ₹2,000
NPCI has introduced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on eligible Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments above ₹2,000, effective 15 October 2026. What is MDR? Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is the fee paid by a merchant t...
‘Agentic Misalignment’ and Other New AI Catch-Phrases to Know
As frontier AI systems become more capable, new concepts are emerging to explain how advanced models work, improve themselves, develop complex internal processes and potentially be...
Read articleWhy Punjab Still Lacks a Farm Policy
Punjab’s Agricultural Policy 2023 was drafted by an expert committee, discussed with stakeholders and later recommended for implementation by a Punjab Vidhan Sabha committee, but t...
Read articleBlockades in Red Sea and Persian Gulf: Why India Is Deeply Concerned
India has expressed deep concern over disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, warning that attacks on shipping threaten regional stability, energy supplies and freedom of ...
Read articleThe Rise of Industrial Tourism in China
China is witnessing a sharp rise in industrial tourism, with visitors increasingly touring factories producing EVs, electronics, high-speed trains, ships and other advanced technol...
Read articleRajghat a key archaeological site in the Middle Ganga Valley
The Rajghat excavation is important for understanding the early urban and archaeological history of Varanasi. About Rajghat Rajghat is located in eastern Varanasi, near the conflue...
Read articleEmergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0
ECLGS 5.0 is in focus as the government has extended targeted credit guarantee support to businesses affected by external disruptions.The scheme is operational till 31 March 2027 o...
Read articleAppointments to the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has made the appointment of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members of the National Commission for Safa...
Read articleVibrant Villages Programme
The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) is in focus as the Government is expanding its implementation through VVP-II, extending development initiatives from the northern border to oth...
Read articleUK Ban on Goods from Illegal Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
The United Kingdom has announced a ban on imports originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. What Does the UK Ban Cover? The ban cove...
Read articleWho is a ‘distinguished jurist’, and why has India never appointed one to the Supreme Court?
More than 76 years after the Constitution came into force, Article 124(3)’s provision allowing appointment of a “distinguished jurist” directly to the Supreme Court has never been ...
Read articleChina’s Xi urges SCO member states to make security a key priority
The 26th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 31 August to 1 September 2026. Terrorism Stro...
Read articleThe US is the world's top oil producer. Why does it want Venezuela’s crude?
The U.S. has announced a major oil agreement that would give it majority operational control over around 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, nearly 20% of Venezuela’s proven rese...
Read articleSharing water post Indus Waters Treaty: The road ahead for India, Pakistan
The PCA-hosted Court of Arbitration has issued two further orders in the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) dispute, holding India’s decision to keep the Treaty in “abeyance” impermissible ...
Read articleNepal disaster: What is a glacier collapse and how does it happen?
The flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet this week have been attributed to a glacial collapse in the Himalayas . What is a Glacial Collapse? A glacial collapse ...
Read articleHow AI Can Help Target a Protein That Contributes to Pancreatic Cancer
Mayo Clinic and Bengaluru-based Sravathi AI Technology have developed an AI-assisted experimental cancer treatment targeting GIPC1, a protein linked to pancreatic and other cancers...
Read articlePM Modi visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic: Why Central Asia matters for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Central Asia. For India, engagement with the Central Asian countries is important for a variety of reasons, from security to connectivity to en...
Read articleDELIVERY OF MANGROL – THE THIRD ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT BUILT BY CSL, KOCHI
Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, has been delivered to the Indian Navy. About Mangrol The ship is na...
Read articleThe Personalised Vaccine That Could Cut Skin Cancer Death Risk
A personalised mRNA cancer vaccine, intismeran, used with Keytruda, has shown promising Phase-3 results in reducing recurrence and spread of melanoma.Developed by Moderna and Merck...
Read articleImportance of Elephant Corridors in Reducing Human–Elephant Conflict
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has directed the Centre to conduct a fresh survey of elephant corridors and stressed that these natural movement routes...
Read articleWhy Indian Cities Flood After Heavy Rain and Overheat in Summer Every Year
Recent extreme heat in Delhi-NCR and heavy rainfall causing urban flooding have highlighted how poor urban planning converts weather hazards into recurring disasters. When Does a N...
Read articleThe Century-Long Evolution of the Demand for a Gorkha State
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a high-level committee to prepare a framework for a “permanent political solution” to the Gorkha issue. Roots in Differential Tre...
Read articleInside Andhra’s Policy to Enforce ‘Right to Walk’
Andhra Pradesh has become the first State to formulate a Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy, 2026, after the Supreme Court recognised the right to walk on footpat...
Read articlePradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
The PM-AASHA framework has received a ₹7,200 crore allocation for 2026–27 to strengthen MSP-based procurement, price support and farmer income protection. About PM-AASHA PM-AASHA w...
Read articleHow Will Gaganyaan’s Thermal Shield Protect the Crew?
Gaganyaan’s crew module will face temperatures of up to 1,800°C during atmospheric re-entry, making its Thermal Protection System (TPS) crucial for keeping the spacecraft and astro...
Read articleInside One-Shot Therapy to Lower Bad Cholesterol
VERVE-102, an experimental one-time gene-editing therapy developed by Verve Therapeutics, reduced LDL or “bad” cholesterol by about 62% in an early-stage trial, with effects observ...
Read articleOdisha Forms Panel to Examine Relocation of Villages from Satkosia Tiger Reserve
The Odisha government has constituted a high-level inquiry committee to examine the relocation of villages from the Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR) following allegations of forced evi...
Read articleHow India Plans to Count Caste Now, What Went Wrong Earlier
The Registrar General of India (RGI) has decided to use an open-ended question on caste in the ongoing Census, without giving respondents a predetermined list of caste names. The 1...
Read articleWhy is the Supreme Court Examining Polygamy Again?
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to a petition challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy under Muslim Personal Law. What Are the Petitioners Seeking? Th...
Read articleBehind New Tribunals Bill: Decade-Long Tussle Between Centre and Supreme Court
Parliament has passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, introducing major changes in the administration, tenure and appointment process of tribunal members. The Confrontation over ...
Read articleWhose Streets? That Parking Spot Outside the House Isn’t Really Yours
Delhi Police has begun a fresh congestion-management plan, while the wider debate over roadside parking has highlighted that residents do not have an exclusive right over the publi...
Read articleWith ‘No Soap or Toothpaste’, Why the USS Lincoln Is Still at Sea
USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. aircraft carrier deployed in the Arabian Sea, has remained at sea for over 260 days, amid reports of supply shortages, falling morale and suicide attemp...
Read articleOdisha’s Coastal Erosion: Measures to Save Lives and Livelihoods
The Union government informed the Rajya Sabha that about 28% of Odisha’s 564-km coastline is under erosion, based on an NCCR assessment of shoreline changes during 1990–2022.Around...
Read articleNASA’s Moon Base: What India Will Gain by Joining
India has been invited to join NASA’s Moon Base programme, which could become a major turning point for ISRO by giving it access to complex lunar exploration technologies and missi...
Read articleCentre–States Tussle over the Mines and Minerals Bill, 2026
Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, reviving the Centre–State dispute over taxation of mineral resources. Mineral-rich State...
Read articleUnpredictable Behaviour of AI Agents: An Emerging Cybersecurity Concern
Recent disclosures involving OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and the UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) have raised concerns about the unpredictable behaviour of increasingly autonomous AI ...
Read articleIndia’s LPG dependence on U.S.
Around 67% of India’s LPG is now coming from the U.S., reflecting a major sourcing shift amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. India has also secured about 2.2 million tonnes o...
Read articleMilk Pouches Are Difficult to Recycle; How New Tech Turns Them into Furniture
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a method to recycle discarded milk pouches into strong materials that can be used for benches, podiums and outd...
Read articleWhen Pilots Are Tested for Drugs: Process & Punishment
A second drug test of the pilot-in-command of the Air India Phuket–Delhi flight, which reportedly fell about 300 feet, tested positive for marijuana, bringing aviation drug-testing...
Read articleNational Circular Bioenergy Scheme – GOBARdhan
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme – GOBARdhan with an outlay of ₹23,371 crore. About the Scheme The scheme will remain in force till FY 2035-36....
Read articleNational Handloom Day 2026
On 7 August, National Handloom Day celebrates India’s weaving heritage. About National Handloom Day It was first observed in 2015 to provide national recognition to India’s handloo...
Read articleWorld Development Report 2026
The World Bank has released the World Development Report 2026. Published annually since 1978, the report examines a major development issue and provides policy recommendations for ...
Read articleSupreme Court issues notice to government on pleas against CAPF Act
On August 4, 2026, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Union Government on petitions filed by serving CAPF officers challenging the Act. In 2025, the Supreme Court directed the ...
Read articleTaxation laws amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha
The Union Government has introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to improve the Ease of Doing Business, attract greater Forei...
Read articleAfrican Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine
Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Developed by ICAR Bolsters India's Biosecurity. About the Vaccine The vaccine is recommended for healthy pigs aged above eight weeks. I...
Read articleNew real-time portal for organ transplants launched
The national regulator overseeing organ transplantation has launched a dynamic, real-time portal and mobile application that will generate a country-wide waiting list and update th...
Read article10 km radius buffer for mining extends to all wetland reserves, says SC
On August 4, 2026, the Supreme Court clarified that its earlier restriction on mining within a 10-km radius of the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve would also apply to similarly s...
Read articleGlaw Lake becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s First Ramsar Site; India’s Ramsar Sites tally reaches 101
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, announced the designation of Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh as India's 101st Ramsar Site, marking a significant milestone...
Read articleKerala’s Vulnerability to Landslides
Exceptionally heavy and widespread rainfall triggered fresh landslides, mudslides and flooding across Kerala, causing deaths and leaving several people missing. The event occurred ...
Read articleDoxxing Victims in India: A Patchwork of Legal Remedies
Women who participated in protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar faced online harassment after social-media accounts circulated their photographs, videos and personal details, including...
Read articleDoxxing Victims in India: A Patchwork of Legal Remedies
Women who participated in protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar faced online harassment after social-media accounts circulated their photographs, videos and personal details, including...
Read articlePrime Minister's Call for a Drug-Free India as 100-Week 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan” on August 2, 2026. About the Campaign It is a nationwide youth-led campaign...
Read articleKerala’s High Leptospirosis Burden
Leptospirosis has again become a major public-health concern in Kerala after the disease reportedly caused 50 deaths in July. The State has recorded the infection since 1989 and ha...
Read articleIndia: A Global Lepidoptera Hotspot
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has published a comprehensive Catalogue of Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths) of India in the peer-reviewed journal Zootaxa, documenting India...
Read articleClosure of Government Schools in India
A recent NITI Aayog report highlighted that nearly 94,000 government schools have closed over the past decade, averaging around 25 closures a day. During this period, government-sc...
Read articleGuru Ravidas: An Icon of Dalit Resistance
Ahead of Guru Ravidas’s 650th birth anniversary, the BJP launched a nationwide commemoration campaign in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. About Guru Ra...
Read articleWhy did the Cauvery panel order Karnataka to release water?
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) endorsed the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee’s direction requiring Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu...
Read articlePublic Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which strengthens the 2024 law by increasing imprisonment terms and fines, providing fo...
Read articleHow SC set ‘public interest’ test for ex-post facto environment clearances
The Supreme Court struck down the Central Government’s 2021 Office Memorandum, which permitted projects that had begun construction without prior Environmental Clearance to obtain ...
Read articleCorporate Mitra Scheme
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Shillong, organised an awareness webinar on the Corporate Mitra Scheme, aimed at expanding affordable business and regulatory-comp...
Read articlePM Vidyalaxmi Scheme
The Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme is contributing to the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 4 and the National Education Policy, 2020 by improving access to inclusive, e...
Read articleFCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
In the monsoon session of Parliament, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been listed for consideration. About FCRA The Foreign Contribution (Regulation...
Read articleRed Sea Conflict Expands India’s Crude Oil Supply Risks
India faces fresh crude-oil supply risks as the Houthi militia threatens Saudi-linked tankers passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. While Russian crude and diversified sourcing...
Read articleViruses do not respect border
Outbreaks of viruses like ebola, hantavirus, and nipah are becoming part of a recurring pattern. A disease that begins in a forest village or ship can create cross-border concern. ...
Read articleIndia’s policy on urea
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently approved the National Investment Policy for Urea (NIPU)-2026. Evolution of India’s Urea Policy: National Investment Policy, 2012:...
Read articleSarnath recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 25 July 2026 during the 48th Session of the World H...
Read articleSupreme Court says right to peaceful protest constitutionally protected, mulls framing guidelines
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 27, 2026) observed that the constitutional right to peaceful protest must be protected and indicated that it may consider framing uniform guidelin...
Read articleIsrael’s Earthen Barriers in the Gaza Strip
Construction of barriers: Israel is constructing massive earthen walls and raised berms across several parts of the Gaza Strip. What Are Earthen Barriers? Basic structure: Earthen ...
Read articleDRDO’s Project Kusha Flight Test
DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenously developed Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. A...
Read article‘Wagh Nakh’ on its crest, how submarine-hunter INS Malvan will help the Navy shield India’s coast
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Malvan, the second indigenously built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to strengthen coastal anti-submarine capabilities; its...
Read articleReplacing Paper Currency with Polymer Notes
The RBI’s subsidiary, Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt. Ltd. (BRBNMPL), has invited bids for around 3.4 crore polymer sheets to conduct another trial of plastic currency note...
Read articleFast-Track Courts
The proposal to create fast-track courts for appeals involving hate-related offences has revived debate over whether such courts can effectively reduce judicial delays. What Are Fa...
Read articleHow should cities reclaim footpaths?
Following the Supreme Court’s recognition of safe and obstruction-free footpaths as a fundamental right, Bengaluru launched a 10-day “Safe Footpath” drive across its five city corp...
Read articleUS–Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a long-term civil nuclear cooperation agreement, known as a 123 Agreement, on July 22, 2026. It has triggered concerns about nuclear proli...
Read articleMinistry of Women and Child Development has developed integrated unified Mission Vatsalya Portal-PIB
About Mission Vatsalya Mission Vatsalya is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by States and Union Territories. It supports Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and ...
Read articleHow flash floods are affecting India
Flash floods lead to the death of more than 5,000 people annually in India. With soaring global temperatures, they are expected to increase in frequency and become more intense. St...
Read articleA daily pill that slashes cholesterol
The US FDA has approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, for adults with high LDL cholesterol, including those with heterozygous familial hypercho...
Read articleInternet Shutdowns in India: Legal Position
Mobile internet services were suspended in parts of Central Delhi during the “Chalo Sansad” protest.The shutdown raised concerns regarding legality, proportionality, transparency a...
Read articleUse of Pellet Guns at Protests
At least one protester injured during the July 20 march to Parliament in Delhi reportedly sustained pellet-gun injuries. What Are Pellet Guns? Pellet guns, technically called pump-...
Read articleCan Police Hide Their Identity During Protests?
During the “Sansad Chalo” protest at Jantar Mantar, videos allegedly showed Delhi Police and RAF personnel in civilian clothes, some carrying lathis and assaulting protesters. What...
Read articleIndia’s Rarest Heron Threatened by Lohit Dam
A proposed 1,200-MW hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit River basin may threaten the critically endangered white-bellied heron. About the White-Bellied Heron Scientific...
Read articleIISc’s Novel Ultrasound Method for Oral Cancer Treatment
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in collaboration with M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, have developed a promising ultrasound-based approach for tre...
Read articleEducation’s Falling Share in the Union Budget
The share of the Union Budget allocated to education has declined substantially over the last 12 years. Why Budget Share Matters Absolute allocations normally increase because of i...
Read articleFirst sanctions, now US strikes: What happens to Chabahar port?
US military strikes damaged a maritime control tower at Iran’s strategically important Chabahar Port. About Chabahar Port Chabahar Port is located at the mouth of the Gulf of Oman ...
Read articleWhat is Vikram-1 launch means for India
India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, Vikram-1, successfully placed multiple technology-demonstration satellites in Low Earth Orbit. Developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroo...
Read articleWhy inflation is rising in India
India’s WPI inflation surged to nearly 10% in June, after remaining around zero or negative until December and rising sharply from March onward. Major Components of WPI Inflation W...
Read articleDespite recorded solar adoption,why is it still facing power supply issues?
Despite record rooftop solar adoption under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, Kerala continues to face power shortages, particularly during evening peak hours. Kerala’s Solar Success Keral...
Read articleWhat EPFO 3.0 will bring: Pension cover for all, social security for gig workers
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering EPFO 3.0 reforms to expand pension and social-security coverage. The proposed reforms aim to provide: Universal pen...
Read articleIs staging a protest legal in India: What rights, restrictions the law gives
The police cracked down on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its supporters on Monday as thousands joined the planned march to Parliament Under what laws is a protest permitted i...
Read articleAnti defection law needs drastic changes
The ongoing political defections and realignments have revived concerns over the effectiveness of India’s anti-defection law. Despite stricter provisions, defections continue throu...
Read articleIndia's First Hydrogen-Powered Train-PIB
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off India’s first indigenously designed hydrogen-powered passenger train from Jind, Haryana. What is a Hydrogen-Powered Train? A h...
Read articleCyclosporiasis Outbreak in the United States
The United States has reported a major outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a food- and water-borne intestinal illness. What is Cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal parasitic dis...
Read articleKudankulam Nuclear Power Plant data leak
Reports broke out that multiple gigabytes of data pertaining to operations at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant had been copied and subsequently leaked as part of a ransomware att...
Read articleMaharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana under Scrutiny
Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin scheme has come under scrutiny after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged serious deficiencies in its financial management and implementation...
Read articleWhy Ladakh’s plan for 7 hill councils has triggered a political debate
The Ladakh administration’s decision to constitute Autonomous Hill Development Councils (AHDCs) in each of the Union Territory’s seven districts has reopened a debate over how poli...
Read articleWhy Indo-Pacific powers, including India, should worry about China’s new ballistic missile test
China tested its sea-based long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) marking its first-ever test of a submarine-based ballistic missile in international waters. Key Deta...
Read articleGreen energy push 7.5 gw capacity target
The Gujarat government has announced the Gujarat Data Centre Policy, 2026–29. The policy targets nearly ₹6 lakh crore in investment and 7.5 GW of data-centre capacity, stated to be...
Read articleDigitalization and efficiency in criminal justice system
The Centre has announced the full digital rollout of India’s criminal justice system from July 1, 2027. Criminal Justice System It comprises the police, courts, prisons, forensic i...
Read articleJodhpuri Mojari’s journey to global recognition
The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving the traditional footwear official recognition and a boost in global ...
Read articleHow the Gaganyaan crew module is built to survive
Gaganyaan is India’s maiden crewed space mission, designed to carry Indian astronauts to space and safely return them back to earth. Human-rated Launch Vehicle Mark (HLVM) 3 will i...
Read articleWhat is meant by “ Trial in Absentia”?
The NIA may seek Hafiz Saeed’s trial in absentia under Section 356 of the BNSS after a Jammu court issued a non-bailable warrant against him in the Pahalgam terror attack case. Wha...
Read articleWHY Trump Backtracked on 20% Hormuz fee plan
US President Donald Trump withdrew his proposal to impose a 20% fee on commercial cargo for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with proposed trade and investme...
Read articleINS Mahendragiri: Evidence of India’s Growing Shipbuilding Capability
The Indian Navy has commissioned the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri into its Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam. It is the sixth Project 17A stealth friga...
Read articleSecurity Flaws in UMANG Portal Expose User Data
Cybersecurity researchers have reported multiple vulnerabilities in the UMANG portal that allegedly exposed sensitive user information, including EPFO Universal Account Numbers (UA...
Read articleRise in Birth and Death Registration in India
According to the latest official data, India recorded more than 99% of its estimated births and deaths in 2024. While this reflects major progress in civil registration, concerns r...
Read articleIndia–Australia Uranium Supplies Agreement
India–Australia Uranium Supplies Agreement-THE HINDU During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Australia, India and Australia finalised the administrative arrangements ...
Read articleCan Biogas Aid India’s Energy Security
Continuing tensions in West Asia, including disruptions associated with Israel–U.S.–Iran conflict has increased uncertainty in global energy markets.India imports nearly 85% of its...
Read articleRight To Be Forgotten
What is the right to be forgotten?- THE HINDU The Delhi High Court, in its recent ruling, has laid down the principles governing the right to be forgotten. About Right to be Forgot...
Read articlePrambanan Temple
India–Indonesia Joint Restoration Project at Prambanan Temple Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyaka...
Read articleAstra missiles
The significance of India’s Astra missiles, which Indonesia is buying India and Indonesia reached a significant milestone in their growing strategic cooperation by signing a deal f...
Read articleEthanol blending in fuel
Ethanol blending in fuel -Why road ahead is bumpy -Indian Express India’s rapid transition to 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), ahead of the original schedule, has triggered concer...
Read articleCan Bar Associations refuse to represent an accused?
Can Bar Associations refuse to represent an accused? What does the law say? The Faizabad Bar Association’s decision not to represent the accused in the Ayodhya Ram Temple embezzlem...
Read articleAgnipath scheme
Agnipath scheme: Armed Forces seek larger retention of Agniveers after end of 4-year tenure-INDIAN EXPRESS The Armed Forces are seeking an increase in the percentage of Agniveers r...
Read articleWest Bengal Laws on Property Damage and Preventive Detention
Inside West Bengal Laws on Property Damage and Preventive Detention The West Bengal Assembly recently passed two major laws — the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-soci...
Read articleAI is reshaping warfare
AI is reshaping warfare: How India can keep pace Examples from Iran to Venezuela show that the growing use of AI, military autonomy and algorithmic warfare in modern combat has cre...
Read articleLokOS: A Digital Backbone for Rural Livelihoods-PIB
LokOS: A Digital Backbone for Rural Livelihoods-PIB LokOS (Lok = People, OS = Operating System) is a web and mobile platform under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Liv...
Read articleGovernment’s Plan to Revive Struggling Tiger Reserves
Government’s Plan to Revive Struggling Tiger Reserves The Centre has released two new assessments on tiger conservation: one providing a roadmap for future tiger management and the...
Read articleNew Set of Telecom Rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023
New Telecom Rules Notified under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 The government has notified a new set of telecom rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, replacing the old l...
Read articleIndia-Japan ties as PM Sanae Takaichi visits India
What to know about India-Japan ties as PM Sanae Takaichi visits India Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrives in India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. The Summit and Its Agenda ...
Read articleFinancial Stability Report (FSR) 2026
Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2026 The issue is in news after the RBI’s Financial Stability Report warned that rising geopolitical conflicts, global fragmentation and external s...
Read articleIndia and Seychelles
PM Modi in Seychelles: India seeks Indian Ocean as ‘Ocean of Opportunity’-INDIAN EXPRESS Prime Minister outlined India’s vision for the Indian Ocean during his Seychelles visit as ...
Read articleNetra Airborne Early Warning and Control System
IAF gets Final Operational Clearance of indigenous Airborne Early Warning & Control system ‘Netra’-PIB About Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control System Netra is an indigenousl...
Read articleCCPA fined two major brands
‘100%’ on front label, disclaimers on the back: Why CCPA fined two major brands-INDIAN EXPRESS The consumer watchdog found that Mrs Bectors’ ‘100% Atta Bread’ and Storia's '100% co...
Read articleProof of Citizenship
If Passport is Not Proof of Citizenship, What Is? -INDIAN EXPRESS The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that a passport is primarily a travel document, not a standalone ...
Read articleVenezuela’s Quake Devastation
Behind Venezuela’s Quake Devastation: Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’, Vulnerable Location Venezuela was hit by twin earthquakes near its capital Caracas, causing large-scale devastation. T...
Read articleIndian Navy inducted three new ships — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray
Three Distinct Strategic Roles of the Three Ships Inducted into Navy-Indian Express The Indian Navy inducted three new ships — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray — at Kolka...
Read articleConstitutional Process to Replace the UK Prime Minister
The Straight forward Constitutional Process to Replace the UK PM-Indian Express The article reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation from both the post...
Read article‘Invisible’ Drones - Fibre-optic drones
From Ukraine to Lebanon, ‘Invisible’ Drones are Redefining Asymmetric Warfare -Indian Express Fibre-optic or “invisible” drones have come into focus as low-cost, difficult-to-detec...
Read articleWestern Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area notification
Western Ghats: What is the ESA plan for conservation - Indian Express The Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area notification has returned to focus as its validity is set to exp...
Read articleREWARD Program
REWARD Program-PIB The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) recently organised a meeting on the draft National Technical Guidelines (NTG) for Improved Watershed Management under ...
Read articleRBI and its Growing Fiscal Role
The RBI and its Growing Fiscal Role-THE HINDU The RBI transferred a record surplus of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the Central Government, highlighting the growing role of the central bank ...
Read articleTunnel Hood Technology
Bullet train tunnel ‘hoods’: What they are and why they matter-INDIAN EXPRESS The tunnel hood technology for India’s Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) bullet train project h...
Read articleMombasa Declaration
Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration-THE HINDU 15 Fifteen countries from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Pacific adopted a declaration to step...
Read articleIndia-Russia Logistics Agreement
What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow? -THE HINDU India and Russia operationalised the long-pending logistics support agreement, RELOS, in January to enable reciproc...
Read articleAN-32: Soviet-Origin Transport Aircraft
AN-32: Soviet-origin transport aircraft, the IAF’s workhorse-INDIAN EXPRESS Five personnel of the Indian Air Force were killed when an AN-32 military transport aircraft crashed dur...
Read articleTelegram Ban
Telegram ban: Why the app is under scanner for paper leaks-Indian Express The Ministry of Electronics and IT has blocked the popular messaging platform Telegram in India until June...
Read articleIndia–Slovakia Relations
India, Slovakia expand scope of partnership with MoUs in defence, tech, labour mobility-THE HINDU India and Slovakia on Monday expanded their bilateral relationship with memoranda ...
Read articleWhat does the Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers?
What does the Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers? -THE HINDU Twenty rebel TMC MPs sought merger with NCPI, raising questions on the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule regard...
Read articleZojila Tunnel
The Zojila Tunnel recently achieved its final breakthrough after the blasting of the last five metres. This marks a major milestone in one of India’s most challenging infrastructur...
Read articlee-Jagriti Platform
Recently, the e-Jagriti platform received the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026. About e-Jagriti Platform e-Jagriti is a flagship initiative of the D...
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India’s latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) records gains in child nutrition, maternal care, institutional births and women’s internet use. About NFHS The National Family...
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Behind Kerala’s Poor Finances: High Borrowings, Low Capital Spend- Indian Express A recent report by Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has highlighted the poor condition of Kera...
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Venezuela, India in talks for long-term energy pacts-Indian Express Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi. Energy C...
Read articleEristalinus Sapphirinus and Eristalinus Brunettii
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered two new species of hoverflies, named Eristalinus sapphirinus and Eristalinus brunettii, from the Gangetic ...
Read articleAgricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
Recently, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flagging off of the first-ever sea shipment of botanical-infused ready-t...
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How New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Doubles Survival Rate-INDIAN EXPRESS A new experimental oral drug, daraxonrasib, has shown promising results in patients with advanced pancreatic can...
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The Need for Strengthening India’s EV Supply Chains India’s electric vehicle adoption has entered a strong growth phase around 2.5 million EVs were sold in FY26, showing a major ri...
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India announced at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that it has signed an agreement to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam. About Shangri-La Dialogue The Shang...
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India has eliminated trachoma, says WHO - The Hindu The World Health Organization (WHO) has now recognised that India has successfully eliminated trachoma, a bacterial infection th...
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English Channel - Indian Express Several people, including a child, died trying to cross the Channel from France to England recently. English Channel About: A narrow arm of the Atl...
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Kawal Tiger Reserve - Indian Express The forest department organised its first 'Cyclothon' on Sunday to celebrate World Wildlife Week 2024 at the buffer zone of the Kawal Tiger Res...
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Nobel Prize in Medicine - The Hindu/MicroRNA: tiny RNAs that hold key to how organisms develop - Indian Express The Nobel Prize for Medicine this year has been awarded to scientist...
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Scientists Mapped The Fruit Fly's Brain: Why Is This Significant? - Indian Express Recently, scientists have successfully mapped the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, a major sci...
Read articleSC rejects review pleas against verdict allowing states to tax mineral rights
SC rejects review pleas against verdict allowing states to tax mineral rights - Indian Express; The Hindu Context The Supreme Court of India has dismissed review petitions challeng...
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What is the National Agriculture Code, currently being formulated by Bureau of Indian Standards - Indian Express The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has begun the process of formu...
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Lake Kivu - Indian Express At least 78 people are dead after a boat carrying 278 passengers capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu recently. Lake Kivu Location: Situated between the...
Read articleCentre to establish foot-and-mouth disease-free zones in eight states
Centre to establish foot-and-mouth disease-free zones in eight States - The Hindu Context The Union government has decided to establish foot-and-mouth disease-free zones in eight S...
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Poba Reserve Forest - Indian Express Context The Poba Reserve Forest in Assam’s Dhemaji district will soon be notified as a wildlife sanctuary, a major boost to conservation effort...
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Guppy fish - Indian Express Context A recent study has revealed that long-term exposure to fluoxetine (Prozac), a common antidepressant medication, can significantly disrupt the be...
Read articleCBDT rolls out Dispute Resolution Scheme (e-DRS), 2022
CBDT rolls out Dispute Resolution Scheme (e-DRS), 2022, to minimise litigation - PIB Context In pursuance of section 245MA in the Income-tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as “...
Read articleInternational Buddhist Confederation to organize a Two-day Conference
International Buddhist Confederation to organize a Two-day Conference at Nalanda, Bihar on the Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava - PIB Context International Buddhist Confederat...
Read articleASI copying old stone inscriptions on temple walls in Tiruchi district
ASI copying old stone inscriptions on temple walls in Tiruchi district - The Hindu Context The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been involved in copying important stone ins...
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How Swachh Bharat Mission advanced progress on safety and dignity, health and economy - Indian Express Context The recent release of the scientific report in the Nature journal on...
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Storm Shadow Missile - The Hindu Context The United Kingdom has reportedly given clearance for Ukraine to use Storm Shadow cruise missiles to target Russian territories. This move ...
Read articleONDC Launches Saarthi Reference App for Businesses to Create Multilingual Buyer Apps
ONDC Launches Saarthi Reference App for Businesses to Create Multilingual Buyer Apps - The Hindu Context: Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) launched Saarthi, a reference app...
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Concerns Regarding the Digi Yatra Program Indian Express Context The Digi Yatra program, aimed at digitizing airport processes through facial recognition technology, is facing scru...
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NPS Vatsalya The Hindu Context As part of the July Union Budget 2024 announcement, the Finance Minister recently launched NPS Vatsalya, a unique pension scheme for minors. The sche...
Read articleIn the first 100 days of this government, a new scheme Jal Hi AMRIT has been approved
In the first 100 days of this government, a new scheme Jal Hi AMRIT has been approved - PIB Context The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs recently announced the introduc...
Read articleUnion Finance Minister to Launch NPS Vatsalya Scheme on September 18
Union Finance Minister to Launch NPS Vatsalya Scheme on September 18, 2024 - PIB Context The NPS Vatsalya Scheme, a new initiative by the Government of India, will be launched by U...
Read articleWhy Supreme Court Must Look into Compensation for Surrogates
Why Supreme Court Must Look into Compensation for Surrogates Indian Express Context Since the enforcement of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act and the Assisted Reproductive Technologi...
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Food safety laws in states - Indian Express Context The Uttar Pradesh government recently mandated food establishments to prominently display the names of key personnel like operat...
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Operation Sadbhav—The Hindu Context India recently launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam that have ...
Read articleIndia to Freeze Talks with Pakistan on Indus Waters
India to Freeze Talks with Pakistan on Indus Waters The Hindu / Why India Wants 'Review & Modification' of Indus Waters Treaty Indian Express Context Approximately a year-and-a-hal...
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Israel-Iran conflict - The Hindu Context Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated, raising concerns about a full-scale regional crisis, which could impact global oil prices ...
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Subarnarekha River - Indian Express Context A large python was rescued from the Subarnarekha River at Jhargram in West Bengal, causing a stir in the area. Forest department personn...
Read articleIndian National Centre for Ocean Information Services Unveils ‘Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas’
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services Unveils ‘Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas’ The Hindu Context The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) h...
Read articleIndia's Reservoir Status in 2024
India's Reservoir Status in 2024 The Hindu Context Following a season of good rains, India's reservoirs are currently witnessing high water storage levels. As of September 17, 2024...
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Sea of Japan - The Hindu Context In a bold display of maritime prowess, Russia and China have launched extensive naval exercises in the Sea of Japan. Sea of Japan About: The Sea of...
Read articlePort Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram: How the City Got Its Name — and Its Connection with Imperial Cholas
Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram: How the City Got Its Name — and Its Connection with Imperial Cholas Indian Express Context Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicob...
Read articleSupreme Court Dismisses Plea To Declare Agra As 'World Heritage Site'
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Declare Agra As 'World Heritage Site' - The Hindu Context The Supreme Court recently dismissed an application seeking to declare the city of Agra as...
Read articleNagaland Village’s King Chilli Festival
Nagaland Village’s King Chilli Festival Indian Express Context On September 6, 2024, Seiyhama village in Nagaland celebrated the third edition of the Naga King Chilli Festival, sho...
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Cellulitis Disease The Hindu Context Cellulitis disease, which used to affect only a few people during the rainy season, has now become widespread in the erstwhile Karimnagar distr...
Read articleHow Kerala Reduced Mortality from Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
How Kerala Reduced Mortality from Amoebic Meningoencephalitis The Hindu Context In Kerala, children often play in neighborhood ponds during summer, increasing exposure to the risk ...
Read articleChina Test-fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile into the Pacific
China Test-fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile into the Pacific The Hindu Context China recently test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), firing it into the...
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Amur Falcon Indian Express About The Amur Falcon is one of the world's longest-traveling raptors, migrating vast distances during winter. Breeding They breed in southeastern Siberi...
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Snow Leopard Indian Express About The Snow Leopard is a large cat species belonging to the genus Panthera, part of the family Felidae, native to the mountain ranges of Central and ...
Read articleSupreme Court Seeks Report from Commission for Air Quality Management on Stubble-burning
Supreme Court Seeks Report from Commission for Air Quality Management on Stubble-burning The Hindu Context The Supreme Court has recently requested a report from the Commission for...
Read articleIndia at the UN Futures Summit: An Advocate for Peace, Global South
India at the UN Futures Summit: An Advocate for Peace, Global South Indian Express Context India has the greatest stake in any collective, global envisioning of a perfect future fo...
Read articleRare and endangered herpetofauna recorded in survey at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Rare and endangered herpetofauna recorded in survey at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve - The Hindu Context A recent survey at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) recorded new species of rept...
Read articleStart-up India to Move Out of Invest India’s Ambit: Goyal
Start-up India to Move Out of Invest India’s Ambit: Goyal The Hindu Context Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently announced that the Centre’s Start-up India initiati...
Read articleNew SEBI rules to curb F&O frenzy, aim to protect small investors
New SEBI rules to curb F&O frenzy, aim to protect small investors - Indian Express Context SEBI has introduced new rules to curb speculation in the Futures & Options (F&O) market a...
Read articleGlobal Innovation Index 2024
India ranks 39th in the Global Innovation Index 2024 - Indian Express. According to the Global Innovation Index released recently, India holds the 39th position in the Global Innov...
Read articleWhy Pakistan needed another bailout from IMF
Why Pakistan needed another bailout from IMF, what this will entail Context Pakistan has once again secured a $7 billion financial assistance bailout package from the International...
Read articleChina's Three Gorges Dam
China's Three Gorges Dam - Indian Express The world's largest hydroelectric dam in China, called the "Three Gorges Dam" is a very huge infrastructure project and its size is so big...
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Marburg viral disease - The Hindu Context : Six people have died in Rwanda following an outbreak of the Marburg virus. Marburg Virus Disease About: A rare but severe hemorrhagic fe...
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Ratapani Sanctuary - The Hindu Context: The Ratapani Sanctuary is stretching its arms to get the status of a tiger reserve, and the government is serious in this regard. Ratapani W...
Read articleGlaciologist digs deep into permafrost to gauge future climate change disasters
Glaciologist digs deep into permafrost to gauge future climate change disasters - The Hindu Glaciologist S.N. Remya from Kerala, who is part of this year’s India’s Arctic Expeditio...
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Cruise Bharat Mission Launched by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways – PIB Context: The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, l...
Read articleThe La Niña and North India’s Pollution
The La Niña and North India’s Pollution – Indian Express Context: Recent research by the National Institute of Advanced Science (NIAS) highlighted the link between La Niña, climate...
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Kosi River – The Hindu Context: Several regions of Bihar are facing severe flooding due to the heavy release of water from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur, following intense rainfall. K...
Read articleVenus Orbiter Mission (VOM)
ISRO Plans to Launch 112-day Mission to Venus in March 2028 – The Hindu Context: India’s maiden mission to Venus is scheduled for launch in March 2028 and will embark on a 112-day ...
Read articleChild Marriage in India
Context: Activists working on ground suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic combined with poverty may have worsened the phenomenon of child marriage in India. About Child marriage: Chi...
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Context: Ransomwares have emerged as the most predominant of malicious cyberattacks worldwide. About Cyberattacks: Cyberattacks are unwelcome attempts to steal, expose, alter, disa...
Read articleVaibhav fellowship
Context: Recently, the Centre unveiled the ‘VAIBHAV Fellowship’ for NRI researchers. About the Vaibhav fellowship : The fellowship offers NRI researchers an opportunity to work for...
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Context: Recently the Government of India and World Bank signed two complimentary loans worth $1 billion to support and enhance India’s healthcare infrastructure. About India’s hea...
Read articleNational Commission for minorities
Context: Recently, the National Commission for Minorities rescued stranded Indians from Libya. About the National Commission for minorities : It was established by the Union Govern...
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Context: Recently, the ancient city of Sisupalgarh was in news due to the damages by the Land mafias. About Sisupalgarh: It is located near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha. It wa...
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Context: Recently, Yellowstone celebrated its 151st anniversary. About Yellowstone national park : Yellowstone National Park is an American national park located in the western Uni...
Read articleBattle of Bakhmut
Context: Bakhmut has been in news recently, regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war. About the Battle of Bakhmut: Bakhmut is a city in the eastern Ukraine region of Donetsk Bakhmut is ...
Read articleIndian Tea Industry
Context: India has taken several steps to boost the output, create a niche brand for Indian tea, and ensure the welfare of the families associated with the tea industry. About Indi...
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Context: In 2022, OpenAI opened its most recent and powerful AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to test its capability. It amazed netizens across the world by answering questions, fixing broken ...
Read articleIndian Tea Industry
Context: India has taken several steps to boost the output, create a niche brand for Indian tea, and ensure the welfare of the families associated with the tea industry. About Indi...
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