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Context of the News The Prime Minister of India participated in the 52nd G7 Summit Outreach Session 2026 held at Évian, France. The summit was organized under the theme “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity.” The event provided India an important platform to: Background The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of […]

Context of the News The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, a major multinational air combat exercise hosted by Australia. The exercise will bring together air forces from over 19 countries and is considered one of the most significant military exercises in the Indo-Pacific region. Background Modern warfare increasingly requires […]

Context of the News The Tamil Nadu Government recently announced a full waiver of cooperative crop loans up to Rs 75,000 for farmers. However, this announcement came shortly after the state’s White Paper on Fiscal Management revealed a massive debt burden of Rs 13.18 lakh crore. The development has renewed the debate over whether farm […]

Context of the News A recent study published in the journal Science has, for the first time, mapped the global underground network of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) Fungi. Using Machine Learning and data from over 16,000 soil cores, researchers estimated that these fungal networks extend across approximately 110 quadrillion kilometres, highlighting their immense ecological and climate […]

Context of the News India has recorded a significant decline in Multidimensional Poverty, with nearly 25 crore people moving out of poverty between 2013-14 and 2022-23. The poverty rate declined from 29.17% to 11.28%, reflecting the impact of welfare schemes, digital governance reforms, infrastructure expansion, and targeted social interventions. Background What is Multidimensional Poverty? Multidimensional […]

Context of the News The issue of seafarer safety has gained attention after the death of three Indian seafarers aboard MT Settebello following a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. The incident highlights the growing risks faced by commercial shipping crews operating in conflict-prone maritime regions. Background Global maritime trade depends heavily on […]

Context of the News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted multiple strategic missile tests, including: These developments significantly strengthen India’s strategic deterrence, missile defence capabilities, and indigenous defence ecosystem. Background India launched its Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Programme in 1999 in response to the growing missile and nuclear capabilities in its neighbourhood. […]

Context of the News The Union Government has warned about potential rogue drone attacks targeting critical installations near India’s borders. In response, security agencies are accelerating the deployment of advanced counter-drone systems to protect strategic assets and critical infrastructure. The concern has intensified due to recent conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, where inexpensive commercial […]

Context of the News NASA has officially announced the four-member crew and revised mission profile for Artemis III, which is now scheduled for 2027 as a complex Low Earth Orbit (LEO) test mission. The mission will validate critical technologies needed for future human lunar landings. Background The Artemis Program is NASA’s flagship human space exploration […]

Why in News? Recently, the Defence Minister described Project Kusha as a “game changer” for India’s security architecture while inaugurating the Advanced Weapon System Complex at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)‘s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad. The project is expected to significantly strengthen India’s indigenous air and missile defence capabilities. […]