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PM AJAY PORTAL & AJAY MOBILE APP

On 26 May 2026, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment launched the PM-AJAY Portal and AJAY Mobile App to strengthen and digitize the implementation of welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes (SCs). OBJECTIVE OF THE INITIA…

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QUAD FOREIGN MINISTERS MEET

On 26 May 2026, the Foreign Ministers of the Quad countries — India, the United States, Australia, and Japan — met in New Delhi for the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by India. The meeting produced a detailed Joint Statem…

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Top 10 Best UPSC Note Making Tips for Aspirants

To make effective notes for UPSC, aspirants should align notes as per the UPSC syllabus, write important information in keywords, develop personal symbols, and combine UPSC topics with news for simultaneous preparation. Discover t…

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MARCO RUBIO VISITS INDIA

Recent diplomatic engagements, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India and the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, have highlighted both reassurance and uncertainty in India–US relations amid shifting global geop…

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RAIN MUMBAI

The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has launched India’s first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract called: RAINMUMBAI KEY HIGHLIGHTS What is RAINMUMBAI? India’s first weather derivatives…

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SUPREME COURT JUDGE STRENGTH

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a proposal to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India. The proposal is to increase the strength of judges from 33 to 37 (excluding the Chief Ju…

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INDIAN OCEAN DIALOGUE

Why in News India hosted the 10th edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD-10) in New Delhi on 07–08 May 2026. The theme of the dialogue was: “Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World” The event was organised by: Ministry of E…

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OLD AGE PENSION UNDER NSAP

Why in News A recent evaluation study commissioned by the Union Ministry of Rural Development has found that the Centre’s fixed old age pension under NSAP has been significantly eroded due to inflation. The study highlights that t…

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THUCYDIDES TRAP

During a high-level summit in Beijing (May 2026), Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump about something called the: “Thucydides Trap” This term is used in international politics to explain why big powers…

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OMAN & INDIA TRADE VIA STRATEGIC PORTS

Oman’s key ports—Sohar and Salalah—are playing an important role in: helping India export food items to Gulf countries, ensuring smooth trade even during regional disruptions, and avoiding risks in the Strait of Hormuz These ports…

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INDIA BRAZIL TRADE PACT EXPANSION WITH MERCOSUR

India and Brazil have agreed to expand their existing trade agreement with MERCOSUR, a major South American trade bloc. This decision was taken during a meeting in New Delhi between: India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Brazil’s…

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FUEL PRICES INCREASED

Background India is currently facing an energy and economic challenge because of the ongoing conflict in West Asia (Middle East). Rising tensions in the region have pushed up international crude oil prices, making fuel imports exp…

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PM MODI’S UAE & EUROPE TOUR

Background Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a five-nation foreign tour on 15 May 2026. Countries Included: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netherlands Norway Sweden Italy The visit is happening during the ongoing Iran-West Asia con…

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BLENDING OF ORGANIC MANURE WITH FERTILIZERS

Why in News The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has recommended a mandatory 10% blending of fermented organic manure (FOM) with chemical fertilizers by 2030. The proposal aims to: Improve soil health Reduce dependency on chemical…

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