OSOP Scheme Boosts Local Crafts via Railways
Why in the News? The Indian Railways’ One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme has expanded to over 2,000 railway stations, benefiting 1.32 lakh artisans and small producers by providing direct […]
UMEX–SimTEX 2026 Highlights Autonomous Defence Technologies
Why in the News? The UMEX and SimTEX 2026 exhibitions opened in Abu Dhabi, showcasing global advances in unmanned systems, robotics, AI, and simulation technologies, with record international participation, underlining […]
Tamil Nadu Rejects UGC Push for Third Language
Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu government opposed a recent UGC circular mandating a third language in higher education, calling it an indirect attempt at Hindi imposition, and urged […]
Why Pax Silica Matters for India’s Tech Future
Why in the News? The Pax Silica initiative, launched by the United States in December 2025, aims to secure critical mineral, semiconductor, and AI supply chains. India is expected to […]
Trump Attacks UK’s Chagos Islands Sovereignty Decision
Why in the News? Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the United Kingdom’s decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite earlier U.S. support, arguing it undermines […]
Government Tightens Rules for Barrier-Less Toll Compliance
Why in the News? The Centre has amended motor vehicle rules, similar to environmental clearance processes, to enforce stricter toll payment discipline ahead of multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling rollout, […]
BUILDING ON RURAL ROADS: PMGSY AT 25
Syllabus: GS-2: ● Welfare schemes for the vulnerable section of population Why in the News? Twenty-five years after the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), India’s flagship […]
THE “DONROE DOCTRINE” AND A FRACTURED GLOBAL ORDER
Syllabus: GS-2: ● India and its neighbourhood ● Bilateral, regional and global grouping Why in the News? The abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in early 2026 […]