Category: Current Affairs
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New Worldview: Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Bold Vision at World Economic Forum 2026 meeting
The World Economic Forum 2026 meeting witnessed a defining moment as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech that challenges the very foundations of global order. Held in Davos-Klosters from January 19–23, the 56th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting brought together nearly 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries, including more than 60 heads of…
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UAE President’s India Visit Deepens India-UAE Strategic Partnership
India and UAE sign $3 billion LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders’ meeting. President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited India on January 19, 2026, for discussion with the Prime Minister of India. During this meeting, both countries signed several agreements covering trade, energy,…
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Board of Peace: Framework for Gaza’s Reconstruction and Governance
US President Trump hailed the new Gaza administration (NCAG), advancing Phase Two of his 20-point peace roadmap. The establishment of the Board of Peace in January 2026 represents a significant development in international conflict resolution. Emerging from the prolonged Gaza conflict that intensified after October 7, 2023, this United States-led initiative marks a transition from…
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National Startup Day 2026: Celebrating 10 Years of Startup India’s Transformative Journey
As India celebrates National Startup Day on 16 January 2026, the nation marks a decade since the launch of the Startup India initiative. As India celebrates National Startup Day on 16 January 2026, the nation marks a significant milestone, a decade since the launch of the transformative Startup India initiative. The Startup India Initiative is…
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Addressing Water Contamination and Piped Water Supply in India
The UPSC CSE 2026 notification has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission, marking the formal beginning of the UPSC 2026 examination cycle. For lakhs of aspirants across the country, this is not merely a procedural update—it is the moment when preparation must move from intention to disciplined execution. The UPSC CSE 2026…
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Addressing Water Contamination and Piped Water Supply in India
Indore has witnessed a deadly municipal water contamination tragedy which exposed serious gaps in public health and urban governance. India stands at a juncture in its journey toward universal water security. While infrastructure programs like the Jal Jeevan Mission have expanded access to piped water supply, recent incidents of water contamination have exposed a gap…
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Traditional Art: Major Vehicle for People’s Economic Progress
The Prime Minister stated that India’s traditional arts are empowering society and emerging as a major vehicle for people’s economic progress during Mann ki Baat. India’s traditional arts and crafts are experiencing a transformation, evolving from cultural symbols to engines of economic growth. Prime Minister of India’s recent Mann Ki Baat address highlighted how traditional…
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Good Governance Week: Honoring Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Vision of Citizen-Centric Administration
Good Governance Day (December 25) commemorates the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Good Governance Week, observed from December 19 to 25, represents a shift in India’s administrative approach from ceremonial remembrance to outcome-driven service delivery. Culminating in Good Governance Day on December 25, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister…
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ISRO’s LVM3-M6 Mission: Launching the Heaviest Satellite from Indian Soil
The LVM3-M6 successfully deployed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, marking a significant milestone in India’s commercial space capabilities and global partnerships. On December 24, 2025, ISRO achieved a major milestone in India’s space commercialization by launching the BlueBird Block-2 satellite using its Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3-M6) rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This ISRO…
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राष्ट्रीय किसान दिवस (23 दिसंबर): भारतीय कृषि – स्थिति, चुनौतियाँ और भविष्य
प्रतिवर्ष 23 दिसंबर को भारत के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण सिंह की जयंती को ‘राष्ट्रीय किसान दिवस’ (National Farmers’ Day) के रूप में मनाया जाता है। जहाँ यह दिवस ऐतिहासिक रूप से एक नेता के योगदान को याद करता है, वहीं UPSC के अभ्यर्थियों के लिए यह भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था की रीढ़ – कृषि क्षेत्र –…