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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on January 28 launched the CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026, a nationwide public outreach and awareness initiative aimed at strengthening India’s coastal security through community participation. Significance of India’s Coastline India’s coastline spans 72 coastal districts and is home to nearly 18 per cent of the country’s population. Covering about 12 per cent of India’s mainland area, the coastal belt is critical to the Read More …
India will showcase the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka from February 4 to 10, as part of a major spiritual and cultural outreach initiative aimed at reinforcing the centuries-old civilisational and Buddhist ties between the two countries. The relics will be displayed for public veneration at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, and are scheduled to return to India on February 11. The public exposition follows the Read More …
The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed an increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) contracts, aimed at addressing excessive speculation in the derivatives market. Key Changes in STT Rationale Behind the Move Citing a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) study, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that nearly 90% of participants in the F&O segment incur losses, highlighting the risks faced by retail investors. Read More …
The Union Budget 2026–27 places a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies as key enablers of inclusive growth, capacity building and job creation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Budget in Parliament on February 1. AI Push in Agriculture A major announcement in the agriculture sector is the proposed launch of ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’ (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), a multilingual, AI-powered platform aimed at Read More …
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As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27, an unusual historical first drew attention — the Budget was tabled on a Sunday. While Budgets have occasionally been presented on weekends in the past, this marks the first Sunday presentation in India’s fiscal history. Why This Is Unprecedented Historically, governments have avoided presenting the Union Budget on Sundays, often adjusting dates when February 1 or February 28 fell on Read More …
MONTHLY COMPILED PDFSs of MCQs with EXPLANATION ARE AVAILABLE. (ONE MONTH PDF: Rs 65) (ONE YEAR PDFS RS 650.) PAY TO 9818187354 through Google Pay or Phone Pe or Paytm. WhatsApp: 9818187354/7428811251. OR CLICK HERE (USEFULL FOR: UPSC, BPSC, JPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC, APPSC, WBPSC, KPSC, HPSC, NDA, CDS, BANKING, ETC..) (COPYING MCQs Prohibited: [email protected]) Question: With reference to the 16th Finance Commission (16th FC) recommendations, consider the following statements:1. The Read More …
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will conduct a nationwide Survey on Migration from July 2026 to June 2027 to generate comprehensive and updated data on migration patterns in India. This was stated in a written reply by Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh in the Rajya Sabha on February 1. Scope of the Survey The proposed survey will collect detailed information on: Read More …
Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on February 1, 2026, allowing a limited number of people to cross on foot. The move enabled a small number of Palestinians to leave Gaza, while permitting some who had fled the conflict to return to the enclave for the first time. The Rafah crossing, located in Israeli-held territory, was once part of a city that had a population of Read More …
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), marking a key milestone in the company’s transformation into a profit-making defence public sector undertaking (DPSU). The move enhances YIL’s financial and operational autonomy and is expected to accelerate its growth in defence manufacturing and exports. Strong Financial and Export Performance Yantra India Limited has recorded significant growth in sales and exports since Read More …
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Union Budget 2026 speech on February 1, 2026, announced that the Central Government has accepted the recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (16th FC). The Commission has recommended continuation of 41% vertical devolution of the divisible tax pool to States, a formula that has been in place since 2021. ₹1.4 Lakh Crore Finance Commission Grants for States As per the recommendations, the Centre Read More …
Here are the key highlights of the Union Budget 2026–27 presented by the Finance Minister on 1 February 2026: 1. Fiscal and Budget Estimates 2. Manufacturing & Strategic Sectors 3. Infrastructure & Connectivity 4. Education, Skilling & Health 5. Agriculture & Farmer Welfare 6. Direct & Indirect Tax Proposals 7. Special Regional Focus
Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya, former staff member of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has won the prestigious Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025, becoming the first and only Indian to receive the honour so far. The award, which attracted over 2,000 nominations globally, recognises individuals who ensure that research is inclusive, innovative and impactful. Dr. Lahariya won the prize in the “Impact Beyond Academia” category. Global Recognition Dr. Lahariya has been recognised Read More …
MONTHLY COMPILED PDFSs of MCQs with EXPLANATION ARE AVAILABLE. (ONE MONTH PDF: Rs 65) (ONE YEAR PDFS RS 650.) PAY TO 9818187354 through Google Pay or Phone Pe or Paytm. WhatsApp: 9818187354/7428811251. OR CLICK HERE (USEFULL FOR: UPSC, BPSC, JPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC, APPSC, WBPSC, KPSC, HPSC, NDA, CDS, BANKING, ETC..) (COPYING MCQs Prohibited: [email protected]) Question: Consider the following statements about the recently added Ramsar sites:1. Patna Bird Sanctuary is located Read More …
A team of researchers from Nagaland University has recorded a new plant species in the high-altitude forests of Nagaland, reinforcing the Northeast as a major biodiversity hotspot and highlighting the crucial role of community-managed forests in conservation. The newly documented species, named Hoya nagaensis, was discovered during botanical surveys in remote forest areas that have remained largely unexplored by scientists. Significance of the Discovery Nagaland’s forests are distinctive because a Read More …