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Russian Forces Advancing into Ukraine Context: Key Highlights: S. Jaishankar’s diplomatic visit to France and Belgium Context: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has embarked on a week-long visit to France and Belgium as part of India’s diplomatic outreach post Operation Sindoor, with a focus on garnering international support for its counter-terrorism stance, strengthening bilateral […]

Dialogue with the Kuki-Zo insurgents Context Key Highlights Exam Special Points Theme Relevance Internal Security As a case study of conflict management in the Northeast. Ethnic Conflicts Insight into Meitei vs Kuki-Zo tensions and demand for separate administration. Centre-State Relations Highlights friction when the Manipur government unilaterally withdrew from the tripartite pact. Peacebuilding Frameworks Use

Repo rate and cash reserve ratio (CRR) Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate and cash reserve ratio (CRR) to stimulate economic growth amid controlled inflation. These steps are aimed at enhancing liquidity in the banking system, lowering borrowing costs, and improving credit flow. This comes at a time when

Centre Assures Southern States on Delimitation Concerns Context: Key Developments: Tamil Nadu’s Objection: MHA’s Clarification: Background: U.S.-China relations Context: After returning to the White House for a second term, U.S. President Donald Trump held his first official phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling a possible thaw in tense U.S.-China relations. The conversation comes

Next Census to Conclude by March 2027 Context Key Highlights Digital Census Features Caste Enumeration Legal Framework NPR & Citizenship Link Political & Constitutional Significance Background Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Context: Key Highlights: Ban on Fossil Fuel Vehicles Shift to Clean Mobility Pollution Control Objective Regional Impact & Recommendations Policy Push Milky Way

Ladakh gets new policies on quota, domicile Context Key Notifications Issued (June 2025) Regulation Name Key Provisions Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025 Raises total job reservation in UT govt. jobs to 95% (one of the highest in India)85% quota for Ladakh residents, including:→ ~80% for Scheduled Tribes (ST)→ 4% for those near LAC/LoC→ 1% for

COVID-19 Update in India Key Highlights: Global Context & WHO Recommendations: Conclusion: Centre’s New EV Import & Manufacturing Policy Key Highlights of the Policy: Domestic Manufacturing Incentive: Minister’s Statement: Implications: Aspect Details Beneficiaries Foreign EV makers like BYD, VinFast, Lucid, and possibly Tesla Domestic Push Incentivizes Make in India for electric mobility Opposition Earlier versions

Rain Batters Northeast India State-wise Impact: Assam Manipur Mizoram Sikkim Arunachal Pradesh Tripura Government Response: Key Concerns: Indian Summers and the Adaptation Challenge Heat-Related Mortality Economic and Productivity Impact Traditional Adaptation Practices Modern Adaptation: Efforts & Gaps Success Stories: Challenges: Rural Blind Spot Risk Communication & Policy Needs Way Forward: Institutional and Policy Reforms Clear