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6️⃣ RBI Digital Currency (CBDC) – Developments & Expansion 💳 🔹 Introduction The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital version of the Indian Rupee issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)....
5️⃣ Startup Ecosystem & Unicorns in India (2025) 🚀 🔹 Introduction India has emerged as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, after the USA and China. The Startup India initiative (2016), along with...
4️⃣ New Tax Reforms & GST Council Decisions 💸 🔹 Introduction The taxation system in India is divided into direct taxes (income tax, corporate tax) and indirect taxes (GST, excise duties). The Goods &...
3️⃣ NIFTY & Sensex Trends – Market Impact 📈 🔹 Introduction The NIFTY 50 and Sensex are the two primary stock market indices in India. Sensex, maintained by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), consists...
2️⃣ RBI Monetary Policy & Interest Rate Changes 🏦 🔹 Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) formulates the Monetary Policy to regulate inflation, liquidity, and economic stability in the country. The Monetary Policy...
Union Budget 2025 – Key Highlights 💰 🔹 Introduction The Union Budget is the Annual Financial Statement of the government presented under Article 112 of the Indian Constitution. It outlines the government’s revenue and...
Here’s a list of 100 important topics for UPSC CSE 2025 Prelims related to Current Affairs, categorized for better understanding: 1. Indian Polity & Governance New Amendments in the Representation of People Act Supreme...
China has approved the construction of a 60 GW mega-dam on the Brahmaputra River at the Great Bend region in the Medog County of Tibet, which will have significant implications for riparian nations,...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Bharatpol portal on January 7, a digital platform developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to enhance international cooperation for law enforcement agencies in India. This...
Prior Sanction for Prosecution of Public Servants Under PMLA 1. Background of Supreme Court Decision: The Supreme Court (SC) of India affirmed the Telangana High Court’s decision that mandates prior government approval before prosecuting...
Census of India and Delimitation of Constituencies: Understanding the Connection The Census of India is one of the most extensive data collection exercises undertaken by the government. It provides a comprehensive demographic profile of...
Understanding Freebies vs. Welfare Schemes in India: A Critical Analysis In India, the practice of distributing freebies by political parties has become a common feature in elections. These are promises of goods or services...
Understanding Digital Arrest: The New Cybercrime Trend A digital arrest is a type of cyber fraud where scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials to deceive individuals into thinking they are under investigation or...
The Depsang and Demchok Issue: India-China Border Dispute in Ladakh The territorial disputes between India and China have often centered around several key regions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), with Depsang Plains...
Current Affairs for UPSC PSC + MCQ (9 October, 2024) What is Marburg Virus, Which Has Rocked Rwanda” Introduction The Marburg virus is one of the deadliest pathogens known to infect humans, causing a...
The G4 countries (India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan) have renewed their calls for urgent reforms of the UN Security Council (UNSC) ahead of the UN’s 80th anniversary in 2025. Reforms Demanded by G4 Countries...
G4 Countries’ Call for UN Security Council Reforms Why in News? The G4 countries (India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan) have renewed their calls for urgent reforms of the UN Security Council (UNSC) ahead of...
1. Why in News? On October 3, 2024, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) report, calling the organization biased and politically motivated. 2. Key...
“India engaging in ‘systematic violations of religious freedom’, says U.S. commission” 1. USCIRF’s Allegations Against India The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) claims India is engaged in systematic violations of religious freedom....
The visits of the Prime Minister and the President of India to foreign countries serve different purposes and reflect their distinct roles within the Indian government. 1. Prime Minister’s Visits: – Diplomatic and...
1. Introduction: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has highlighted that with the introduction of new criminal laws justice will be prioritised over punishment. These laws are expected to fully come into force in 3-4...
**1. Organization of Conference** 1. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 46th session will be organized by India from July 21 to July 31. 2. Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi will serve as the venue...
**1. Visit of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Kazakhstan**: S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, embarked on a tour to Astana, Kazakhstan, on a Tuesday to lead the Indian team at...
**Indo-French Cooperation: Partnership for the Planet** 1. **President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi**, on July 14, 2023, accentuated the ‘Partnership for the Planet’ as one of the foremost pillars at the Indo-French...
1. **Reconstitution of Cabinet Committees**: On July 3, the Union Government reconstituted several crucial Cabinet committees. 2. **Inclusion of Alliance Partners**: Ministers from BJP’s alliance parties such as Janata Dal (U), Telugu Desam Party,...
