Source: DD News Subject: Defence Context: The Union Minister for Science & Technology launched India’s first indigenous production-version pilot trainer aircraft Hansa-3 NG at CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru. About Aircraft Hansa-3 NG: What it is? Hansa-3 NG is a two-seater, next-generation, all-composite trainer aircraft designed for Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training. It …
Source: PIB Subject: Economy Context: India recorded its highest-ever defence production and exports in FY 2024–25 under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, marking a major shift towards indigenous manufacturing. The Government announced ambitious targets to reach ₹3 lakh crore production and ₹50,000 crore exports by 2029, signalling India’s rise as a global defence exporter. About Defence …
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Source: ET Subject: Economy Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for four critical minerals — Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium — to promote domestic production. About Cabinet Approves New Royalty Rates for 4 Critical Minerals: What is Royalty Rate? It is a charge levied by the government on mineral producers …
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Topic: India – China Q3. “Economic interdependence has failed to dilute strategic rivalry”. Examine the structural imbalance in India–China trade. Evaluate its impact on India’s economic security. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Amid rising India–China tensions where growing trade dependence coexists with geopolitical rivalry, testing India’s economic security and strategic …
Source: IE Context: The Government of India has launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31) to boost domestic pulses production, enhance farmer income, and reduce dependence on imports. About Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: What it is? A national initiative to make India self-reliant in pulse production by increasing domestic output, improving productivity, and …
Source: PIB Context: The Government of India has approved the first batch of seven projects worth ₹5,532 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), projected to generate ₹36,559 crore in production. About Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS): What it is? A flagship initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to strengthen …
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Source: TH Context: Scientists at the ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP), Bengaluru, have developed CRYODIL, India’s first egg yolk-free semen preservation solution for buffalo breeding, capable of extending semen shelf life to 18 months. About CRYODIL: What it is? CRYODIL is a ready-to-use, egg yolk-free semen extender designed to preserve buffalo semen …
Source: PIB Context: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) achieved a major milestone with the launch of two new Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) — ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit — at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). About ICG Fast Patrol Vessels: ICGS Ajit & ICGS Aparajit Name and Builder: Vessels: ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit Built by: …
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Context: Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 18th Raising Day at Naharlagun, marking 17 years of transformative infrastructure growth in Arunachal Pradesh’s. About Project Arunank: What it is? Project Arunank is one of the key Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects dedicated to building and maintaining strategic road infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, …
Syllabus: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries Source: STV Context: The geopolitics of rare earths and critical minerals has intensified as India, the U.S., and Australia work to cut dependence on China, which dominates global supply chains. The issue gained traction after a recent S.–Australia pact and India’s renewed push for …
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Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the Government aims to expand India’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem to ₹3 lakh crore and boost defence exports to ₹50,000 crore by 2029. About Govt. Seeks to Boost Defence Exports: What it is? It refers to India’s strategic roadmap to enhance domestic defence production capacity and increase global …
Source: DD News Context: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to boost Aadhaar authentication security and counter deepfakes, spoofing, and biometric fraud. About The Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA): What It Is? SITAA is an innovation-driven collaboration program …
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Source: PIB Context: The Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, was successfully tested at an altitude of 32,000 feet, marking the first Indian-made parachute system capable of high-altitude deployment above 25,000 feet. About The Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS): What It Is? The MCPS is an advanced high-altitude military parachute system designed …
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Context: Project Trinetra, launched by the Akola Police in Maharashtra, has drawn national attention for pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics in predictive policing. About Project Trinetra: AI Predictive Policing What It Is? Project Trinetra (Targeted Risk-based Insights for Next-crime Estimation & Tactical Resource Allocation) is India’s first AI-driven predictive policing …
Source: LM Context: Union Civil Aviation Minister launched Alliance Air’s “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme, giving passengers freedom from fluctuating airfares and promoting affordable, predictable air travel under the UDAN vision. About Fare Se Fursat Fixed Airfare Scheme: What it is? A first-of-its-kind initiative by Alliance Air that introduces a single, fixed airfare which …
Source: PIB Context: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the 4th Anniversary of PM GatiShakti. About Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025: What it is? LEAPS 2025 is a national benchmarking initiative designed to recognize excellence, innovation, …
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Source: PIB Context: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has partnered with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd. (Bharat Taxi) to develop India’s first cooperative-driven, citizen-first national ride-hailing platform, launching in December 2025. About Bharat Taxi: What it is? Bharat Taxi is a national ride-hailing platform operated by Sahakar Taxi …
Source: NIE Context: The Indian Army has begun induction of the ‘Saksham’ Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid, an indigenous real-time drone detection and neutralisation network. About Saksham Counter-Unmanned Aerial Threat Grid System: What It Is? ‘Saksham’ (Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management) is a modular, AI-driven Command and Control (C2) System …
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Source: ITV Context: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi — Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology forum. About India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025: What it is? India Mobile Congress (IMC) is Asia’s largest digital communications and technology exhibition, serving as a global …
Source: DD News Context: The DRDO has launched the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0, a national framework to enhance interoperability, self-reliance, and standardisation across India’s military communication systems. About Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0: What it is? IRSA 1.0 is India’s first national software architecture standard for Software Defined Radios (SDRs) …
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