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February 28, 2026

112 articles published on this date

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India's Strategic Autonomy Under Test as Iran Conflict Deepens

The United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and...

GS Paper 2 International Relations 4m
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India-EU Free Trade Agreement: CBAM Accreditation Gap Threatens Indian Exporters

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement, concluded on 27 January 2026, does not grant Indian exporters exemption from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics, Environment) International Relations Economics Environment & Ecology 6m
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'Deeply Concerned': India Urges Restraint After Israel-U.S. Strikes on Iran

On February 28, 2026, following the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran (Operation Lions Roar) that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggered...

GS2 (India's Foreign Policy, International Relations, Bilateral and Multilateral Agreements) International Relations 6m
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India Launches National HPV Vaccination Drive: A Landmark Step Against Cervical Cancer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on February 28, 2026, from Ajmer, Rajasthan. The...

GS2 (Health, Education) GS3 (Science & Technology) Science & Technology Social Issues 6m
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Iran and Israel: From Quiet Alliance to Arch Enmity: What Changed After 1979

The 2026 US-Israeli military strikes on Iran — killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and targeting nuclear infrastructure — represent the culmination of nearly...

GS2 (International Relations) GS1 (Modern History) International Relations Modern History 6m
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Iran's Nuclear Programme: Enrichment Levels, JCPOA History, and the Impact of US-Israel Strikes

US-Israel military strikes in late February 2026 specifically targeted Iran's nuclear facilities — including sites at Natanz (enrichment), Isfahan...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Science & Technology, Nuclear) International Relations Science & Technology 6m
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US-Israel Strike on Iran: Military Preparedness and Regional Escalation

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated joint military strikes on Iran, codenamed Operation Roaring Lion (Israel) and...

GS2 (International Relations, Security) GS3 (Internal Security, Energy Security) International Relations Internal Security 6m
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Dubai Airport Shutdown and the UAE's Precarious Position in the Iran-Israel Conflict

Dubai International Airport — the world's busiest international airport by passenger volume — was shut down indefinitely on 28 February 2026 after Iranian...

GS2 (International Relations) GS1 (Geography) International Relations Geography 6m
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Death of Iran's Supreme Leader and His Transformation of the Islamic Republic

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the second Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was killed in a US-Israeli joint airstrike on his Tehran compound on 28...

GS2 (International Relations) International Relations 6m
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Iran and Its Neighbours: Why Tehran Has Complicated Relationships Along Every Border

As US-Israeli strikes targeted Iran on 28 February 2026, international attention turned to how Iran's neighbours — nearly all of whom share complex, often...

GS1 (Geography) GS2 (International Relations) International Relations Geography 5m
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India's Diplomatic Tightrope: Balancing U.S., Israel, and Iran in the 2026 West Asia Crisis

Following the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, India faced acute diplomatic pressure to take sides — caught between its deepening...

GS2 (India's Foreign Policy, International Relations, Effect of Policies on India's Interests) International Relations 6m
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GSI to Pursue 300 Critical Mineral Exploration Projects in 2026-27

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has lined up approximately 300 critical mineral exploration projects for the field season 2026-27, as part of its...

GS1 (Resources) GS3 (Indian Economy, Infrastructure) Economics Geography 5m
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Iran Condemns 'Barbaric' School Attack After U.S.-Israeli Strikes; Khamenei Confirmed Dead

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated surprise airstrikes on Iran in what was named 'Operation Lions Roar,' killing...

GS2 (International Relations, Effect of Foreign Policies on India's Interests) International Relations 5m
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Centre Suspends Rice Fortification Under PMGKAY: IIT Kharagpur Study Raises Shelf-Life Concerns

The Central Government has temporarily discontinued the supply of fortified rice under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other allied...

GS2 (Social Justice, Welfare Schemes) GS3 (Food Security, Science & Technology) Social Issues Science & Technology 6m
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US-Israel Joint Military Strikes on Iran: February 2026

The United States and Israel launched a coordinated joint military operation against Iran on 28 February 2026, codenamed Operation Roaring Lion (Israel) and...

GS2 (International Relations) International Relations 5m
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India-EU Free Trade Agreement: MFN Clause, Student Rights, and the Social Security Pact Linkage

India and the European Union have agreed to grant each other Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status under their Free Trade Agreement, with this status operative...

GS2 (International Relations, Bilateral Relations) GS3 (Indian Economy, External Sector) International Relations Economics 5m
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Chhattisgarh Police Bust Maoist Dump: Arms, ₹46 Lakh Cash Seized in Gariaband

On February 28, 2026, Chhattisgarh Police conducted a major anti-Naxal operation in the Sansasati mountain range of Gariaband district, busting a Maoist...

GS3 (Internal Security, Left Wing Extremism) Internal Security 4m
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Iran's Retaliatory Strikes on US Military Bases Across the Middle East

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on US military bases across multiple Middle Eastern countries on 28 February 2026, following US-Israeli...

GS2 (International Relations) GS1 (Geography) International Relations Geography 5m
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Iran vs Israel: The Escalation Trajectory from Shadow War to Open Conflict

The US-Israel joint military strike on Iran on February 28, 2026 that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei did not emerge from nowhere — it was the culmination of...

GS2 (International Relations, Middle East) International Relations 7m
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Iran Conflict Fallout: 444 International Flights Cancelled by Indian Airlines

Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, which killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggered Iranian retaliatory attacks, the...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Infrastructure, Economy) International Relations Economics 4m
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Pakistan-Afghanistan War 2026: Trump's Support for Islamabad and Regional Implications

Pakistan's defence minister announced 'open war' with the Afghan Taliban on February 27, 2026, following Pakistan's airstrikes on alleged Tehrik-i-Taliban...

GS2 (International Relations, India's Neighbourhood) International Relations Internal Security 7m
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Government Shifts from PSU Disinvestment to Dividend Revenue Strategy

A data analysis of government finances reveals a structural shift in how the Centre extracts revenue from Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs): from the...

GS3 (Economy) GS2 (Polity & Governance) Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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Karnataka Government Skirts Internal Reservation: SC Sub-Categorisation and the Supreme Court Mandate

The Karnataka government issued a Government Order authorising recruitment notifications for 56,432 Group A, B, and C posts across various departments —...

GS2 (Polity, Social Justice, Governance) Polity & Governance Social Issues 5m
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US-Israel Joint Military Strikes on Iran: What Happened and the Strategic Fallout

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran in a joint operation — codenamed 'Operation Roaring Lion'...

GS2 (International Relations, Global Security) International Relations 6m
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SEBI Chief and Canada Finance Minister Hold Talks on Institutional Investment and Regulatory Cooperation

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey met Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne in late February 2026 to discuss deepening institutional...

GS2 (International Relations/Bilateral) GS3 (Economy/Capital Markets) Economics International Relations 5m
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Micron's Semiconductor ATMP Facility Inaugurated at Sanand, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's Semiconductor Assembly, Test, and Packaging (ATMP) facility at Sanand, Gujarat on February 28...

GS3 (Science & Technology, Economy) Science & Technology Economics 5m
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National Policy for Rare Diseases: Budget Underutilisation Leaves Patients Without Treatment

A significant gap exists between the budgetary allocation and actual utilisation under India's National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) 2021: while Rs...

GS2 (Health, Social Justice, Government Policies) Social Issues Polity & Governance 5m
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AI in India's Legal Profession: Efficiency Promise and the Hallucination Crisis

Legal experts assessed the growing use of artificial intelligence tools in the Indian legal profession, noting both significant efficiency gains and serious...

GS3 (Science and Technology, Awareness in IT) GS2 (Judiciary, Justice Delivery) Science & Technology Polity & Governance 5m
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West Asia Conflict Grounds Flights Across India; Kerala on High Alert for Malayali Gulf Workers

Following the eruption of US-Israeli military strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026 and the consequent closure of Gulf state airspaces, Indian airlines —...

GS2 International Relations Geography 6m
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Divided Iran: Defiance, Fear, and Celebration as US-Israel Strikes Transform the Country

Following the onset of US-Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026 — which included reported strikes on nuclear and military facilities and the killing...

GS2 International Relations 6m
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West Bengal SIR: Final Electoral Rolls Published, 61.78 Lakh Names Deleted

The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the final electoral rolls for West Bengal on February 28, 2026, following the Special Intensive Revision...

GS2 (Polity, Governance, Electoral Reforms) Polity & Governance 4m
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India-US Interim Trade Agreement: Tariff Cuts, Energy Commitments, and the Road to a Full BTA

The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement in February 2026, lowering the IEEPA-based US reciprocal tariff on Indian...

GS2 (International Relations, India and its Neighbourhood) GS3 (Indian Economy, External Sector) International Relations Economics 5m
28

Iran-US-Israel Conflict: Missile Stockpile Crisis and Interceptor Shortfalls

Iran launched a large-scale missile and drone barrage — codenamed Operation True Promise 4 — targeting Israel and US military installations in Gulf states...

GS2 (International Relations, Security) GS3 (Internal Security) International Relations Internal Security 5m
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India Blocks Developer Platform Supabase Under IT Act Section 69A

The Indian government issued a blocking order on February 24, 2026, directing internet service providers to restrict access to Supabase, a widely used...

GS2 (Polity & Governance) GS3 (Science & Technology) Science & Technology Polity & Governance 4m
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Oil Price Shock and Global Economic Fallout from US-Israel Attack on Iran

Following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, and Iran's reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz, global oil markets entered crisis mode...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Energy) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 6m
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RTI Act Dilution via DPDP Act: Legal Experts Warn of Threat to Constitutional Transparency Guarantees

Legal experts and transparency advocates have warned that recent amendments to the Right to Information Act, 2005 — introduced through the Digital Personal...

GS2 (Polity, Governance, Transparency, Rights) Polity & Governance 6m
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Indian Railways Plans 5th and 6th Lines on High-Density Corridors

Indian Railways has drawn up plans to add 5th and 6th railway lines on its most congested High-Density Network (HDN) corridors, aimed at significantly...

GS1 (Geography) GS3 (Infrastructure, Indian Economy) Geography Economics 4m
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Kerala Replaces NPS with Assured Pension Scheme for State Employees

The Kerala government issued an order on February 28, 2026, to implement the Assured Pension Scheme (APS) for state government employees effective April 1...

GS2 (Governance, Social Justice) GS3 (Indian Economy) Polity & Governance Economics 4m
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Iran-Israel-US Conflict Threatens India's Maritime Export Routes

Joint US-Israel military strikes on Iran triggered Iranian retaliatory attacks across the Middle East, with Iran announcing restrictions on shipping through...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Indian Economy, Trade) International Relations Economics 5m
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Canada-India CEPA Negotiations: Rebuilding Ties and Doubling Bilateral Trade by 2030

Canada and India are actively negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with the formal objective of doubling bilateral trade to...

GS2 (International Relations, India and its Neighbourhood / Bilateral Relations) GS3 (Indian Economy, External Sector) International Relations Economics 6m
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Home Minister Reviews Seemanchal Border Security; SIR-Linked Deaths to Be Probed

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a three-day visit to Bihar's Seemanchal region (districts: Kishanganj, Araria, Purnia, Katihar), chairing high-level...

GS3 (Internal Security, Border Management) GS2 (Polity, Governance) Internal Security Polity & Governance 4m
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Bihar Caste Conflict: House Demolished After SC/ST Act FIR Over Wage Dispute

A wage dispute in Bihar's Darbhanga district between a Dalit family and upper-caste members escalated into a caste atrocity case, with a house being...

GS1 (Social Issues, Caste) GS2 (Governance, Rights, Social Justice) Social Issues Polity & Governance 5m
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Hormuz Strait Closure Rattles Indian Shipping and Exports: Seafarer Advisories and Trade Risks

Iran's shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israel strikes has directly impacted Indian shipping operations and exporters servicing Gulf markets....

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Indian Economy, External Sector, Infrastructure) International Relations Economics 5m
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Supreme Court on Judiciary and Investment Climate: Balancing Justice with Economic Confidence

The Supreme Court of India cautioned that judicial orders and conduct must not create an 'anti-investment climate,' emphasising that the judiciary should be...

GS2 (Judiciary; rule of law; governance) GS3 (Indian economy; investment; infrastructure) Polity & Governance Economics 5m
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CJI on Sweeping Court Orders: Judicial Self-Reflection on Overreach and Ground Realities

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant publicly reflected on the problem of sweeping court orders passed without adequate appreciation of ground realities...

GS2 (Structure, organisation and functioning of the judiciary; judicial activism; separation of powers) Polity & Governance 5m
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Drone Incident Along LoC: Evolving Drone Threat and India's Border Security Response

Indian Army troops fired upon a drone sighted along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, followed by a search operation to locate suspected...

GS3 (Internal security; border management; challenges to national security; role of external factors) Internal Security 5m
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Canada PM Carney Begins India Visit: Uranium, AI, and a Diplomatic Reset

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on February 27, 2026, beginning a four-day visit to India — the first by a Canadian PM in a...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Economics 5m
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Ex-Maoists Visit Chhattisgarh Assembly: Rehabilitation and Counter-Insurgency Progress

120 former Maoist cadres — including individuals who had carried out violent acts such as bomb-making — visited the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly to...

GS3 (Internal security; Left Wing Extremism; linkages between development and extremism) Internal Security Social Issues 5m
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Nine Cheetahs from Botswana Arrive at Kuno National Park: Project Cheetah Milestone

Eight cheetahs from Botswana's Mokolodi Nature Reserve were transported to India on a 10-hour flight arriving at Gwalior in late February 2026; subsequently...

GS3 (Conservation; biodiversity; environment) Environment & Ecology 5m
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PM Modi Launches HPV Vaccination Drive Alongside ₹16,680 Crore Development Projects in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide HPV Vaccination Programme from Ajmer, Rajasthan on February 28, 2026, targeting 14-year-old girls....

GS2 (Health Policy, Government Schemes, Federalism) Science & Technology Social Issues 4m
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Pakistan Declares "Open War" on Afghanistan as TTP Conflict Escalates

Pakistan's Defense Minister declared 'open war' on Afghanistan after a significant escalation of cross-border strikes in late February 2026, with Pakistan...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Internal Security 5m
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Coal Plant Inflexibility: India's Structural Barrier to Clean Energy Integration

India's coal-fired power plants operate with a structural inflexibility: they cannot ramp down below approximately 55% of their installed capacity (their...

GS3 (Infrastructure: Energy; Environment — Conservation; Indian Economy) Environment & Ecology Economics 6m
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Why Nehru Backed China's UNSC Seat and Rejected Offers to India

Historical analysis has resurfaced the decisions made by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the early 1950s, when both the US and USSR separately offered to...

GS1 GS2 Modern History International Relations 5m
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Strait of Hormuz at Risk: India's Oil Import Vulnerabilities After US-Israel Strikes on Iran

The US-Israel joint military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, has raised immediate concerns over the security of oil transit through the Strait...

GS1 GS2 GS3 International Relations Economics Geography 5m
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US Military Bases in the Middle East: Locations, Scale, and Strategic Logic

As US-Israel military strikes on Iran escalated in late February 2026, attention turned to the extensive network of US military bases across the Middle East...

GS2 International Relations Internal Security 5m
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Iran Nuclear Talks and the US-Israel Attack: Echoes of Iraq 2003

A third round of Iran-US nuclear negotiations was scheduled for February 26, 2026 in Switzerland, but talks were reported to be far from yielding a deal....

GS2 International Relations 5m
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Iran Nuclear Talks and US Pressure: The JCPOA Successor Negotiations

US President Donald Trump publicly stated that Iran must commit to not developing nuclear weapons as a condition for any new deal, framing the demand in...

GS2 (Effect of policies of developed countries on India; bilateral agreements; international organisations) International Relations 5m
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Houthis Announce Resumption of Red Sea Shipping Attacks

Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, announced they would resume attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea corridor, with officials warning the...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Economics 5m
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US-Israel Joint Military Operation Against Iran: Strategic Implications for the Middle East

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran in a daytime operation targeting the country's...

GS2 (International Relations, West Asia) GS3 (Internal Security, Energy Security) International Relations 5m
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Trump Announces US Combat Operations in Iran: Geopolitical Fallout

US President Donald Trump announced on February 28, 2026, that the United States is carrying out 'major combat operations in Iran' as part of the joint...

GS2 International Relations 4m
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US-Israel Joint Military Strikes on Iran: Operation Shield of Judah

On February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States launched a coordinated joint military operation against Iran, codenamed 'Operation Shield of Judah'...

GS2 International Relations 4m
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Iran Fires Missiles at Gulf Arab States Hosting US Military Bases

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at multiple Gulf Arab states — UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar — on February 28...

GS2 International Relations 4m
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J&K High Court Quashes PSA Detention: Judicial Scrutiny of Preventive Detention Law

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court reprimanded the Srinagar District Magistrate, ruling that an accused's detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) was not...

GS2 (Indian Constitution; fundamental rights; judiciary) GS3 (Internal security; challenges to law and order) Polity & Governance Internal Security 5m
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India-EU Free Trade Agreement: MFN Status and the Architecture of a Landmark Deal

A draft text of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (concluded on January 27, 2026) reveals that both sides will grant each other Most Favoured Nation (MFN)...

GS2 (International Relations, Bilateral Agreements) GS3 (Indian Economy, Trade) International Relations Economics 5m
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Canada-India Relations Reset: PM Carney's India Visit and the CEPA Push

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney began an overseas trade trip on February 26, 2026, starting with India (Mumbai then New Delhi), followed by Australia...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations — India and the World) GS Paper 3 (Economy — Trade Policy) International Relations Economics 6m
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Constitutional Morality and the Indian Judiciary: Between Constitutionalism and Pragmatism

Justice Unplugged 2026, a flagship event co-hosted by The Hindu and VIT School of Law (VITSOL) at VIT Chennai, was held on February 28, 2026 in New Delhi...

GS2 (Indian Constitution; judiciary; constitutional morality) Polity & Governance 4m
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict: Dialogue Sought Amid Heavy Casualties

Pakistan's military spokesperson confirmed that Pakistani air strikes hit 22 Afghan military targets across multiple provinces, claiming 274 Taliban...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations — South Asia, Neighbourhood Policy) International Relations Internal Security 5m
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Slide into Open War: Airstrikes, a Downed Jet, and the Durand Line Crisis

Pakistan and Afghanistan entered a state of open military conflict in late February 2026, with Pakistan's defence minister explicitly characterising the...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, India's Neighbourhood) GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) International Relations Internal Security 5m
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Nine Cheetahs from Botswana Arrive at Kuno National Park, India's Count Reaches 48

Nine cheetahs — six female and three male — arrived from Botswana at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on February 28, 2026, transported on an...

GS3 Environment & Ecology Science & Technology 4m
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Telangana Launches HPV Vaccination Drive: India's Push to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

Telangana's Health Minister launched a statewide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme at King Koti Hospital in Hyderabad on February 28, 2026...

GS2 (Health; government policies; social sector issues) Social Issues Science & Technology 4m
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India-US Interim Trade Deal: Agriculture Market Access and Farmer Concerns

India and the United States announced a framework for an interim trade agreement on February 6, 2026, under which India agreed to reduce or eliminate...

GS2 (India and its neighbourhood; bilateral agreements) GS3 (Indian Economy; food security; agriculture) International Relations Economics 4m
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Trump Administration Bans Federal Agencies from Using Anthropic AI, Citing National Security Dispute

US President Donald Trump directed all federal government agencies to 'immediately cease' using artificial intelligence tools developed by Anthropic (maker...

GS3 GS2 Science & Technology International Relations 5m
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J&K Police Secure Non-Bailable Warrants Against Hizbul Mujahideen Leadership in 30-Year-Old Case

A Sessions Court in Srinagar issued Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) against four Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commanders, including Syed Salahuddin (Mohammad Yousuf...

GS3 Internal Security Polity & Governance 5m
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West Bengal Signs MoU with Germany's GIZ for Transboundary River Masterplans: Ichhamati and Jalangi

The Government of West Bengal signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany's GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale...

GS Paper 1 (Geography) GS Paper 2 (International Relations — Bilateral Cooperation) GS Paper 3 (Environment — River Conservation) Environment & Ecology International Relations 5m
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PM Modi Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Drive: Targeting 1.15 Crore Girls Against Cervical Cancer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on February 28, 2026, from Ajmer, Rajasthan. The...

GS Paper 2 (Health, Social Justice) GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology) Science & Technology Social Issues 6m
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PM Modi Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Drive to Combat Cervical Cancer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on February 28, 2026, from Ajmer, Rajasthan The...

GS Paper 2 (Health, Social Sector) Science & Technology Social Issues 5m
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China Issues Highest-Level Evacuation Advisory for Iran Amid US-Iran Military Standoff

China issued its highest-level travel warning for Iran on February 27, 2026, urging all Chinese nationals to 'evacuate as soon as possible' via commercial...

GS2 International Relations 4m
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Andhra Pradesh's Rare Earth Push: Challenging China's Dominance in Critical Minerals

Andhra Pradesh has announced a strategic push to develop large-scale rare earth and titanium-bearing beach sand mineral (BSM) extraction along its...

GS3 (Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways; Science and Technology; Environment) Economics Geography 4m
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Pakistan Strikes Kabul as Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict Enters Open War Phase

In a significant escalation following Afghan retaliatory strikes on February 26, 2026, Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan's capital Kabul, as well...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Neighbourhood Policy) GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) International Relations Internal Security 5m
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Pakistani Fighter Jet Crashes in Jalalabad as Pakistan-Afghanistan Armed Conflict Escalates

Afghan military and police officials announced that a Pakistani fighter jet was downed in the sixth district of Jalalabad city on February 28, 2026, with...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Internal Security 5m
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NASA Overhauling Artemis Lunar Programme After Technical Delays Push Back Moon Landing

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced a major overhaul of the Artemis lunar programme in late February 2026, amid persistent technical delays. Artemis...

GS3 (Space Technology, Science & Technology) Science & Technology 6m
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US-Israel Joint Strikes on Iran: West Asia Conflict and India's Exposure

On February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States launched a large-scale joint military operation — codenamed 'Operation Shield of Judah' (US side...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Internal Security, Energy Security) International Relations 6m
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Maharashtra to Vaccinate 9.84 Lakh Girls Under National HPV Campaign Using U-WIN Digital Platform

Maharashtra will vaccinate 9.84 lakh (approximately 9,84,000) girls aged 14 as part of the nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign launched on February 28...

GS2 (Health, Digital Governance, Federalism) Science & Technology Social Issues 5m
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Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to Introduce Tamil as Medium of Instruction in Select Schools

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has announced it will introduce Tamil as a medium of instruction in select Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in Tamil Nadu, under...

GS2 Polity & Governance Social Issues 5m
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Manipur Governor Meets Amit Shah: Security Operations and Political Normalisation

Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on February 28, 2026, to review the state's security situation. Security forces...

GS2 GS3 Internal Security Polity & Governance 5m
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ECHS Funding Crisis and Disability Pension Taxation: Veterans' Welfare Under Scrutiny

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 25, 2026, seeking adequate funding for the Ex-Servicemen...

GS2 Polity & Governance Social Issues 4m
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Economy in Charts: GDP Growth, National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0, and IT Sector

India's Q3 FY26 GDP grew at 7.8% under the new 2022-23 base year series (released February 27, 2026); full-year FY26 growth is projected at 7.6%. Finance...

GS3 (Indian Economy — Growth, Development; Infrastructure; Investment Models) Economics 5m
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Trump Raises Possibility of 'Friendly Takeover' of Cuba Amid US Pressure Campaign

US President Donald Trump publicly raised the possibility of a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, stating that the Cuban government was in talks with the United...

GS2 (International relations, UN Charter, sovereignty norms, US foreign policy) International Relations 6m
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HPV Vaccine: Single-Dose Sufficiency, Safety Profile, and Who Should Get Vaccinated

Following the government's launch of the nationwide HPV Vaccination Programme on February 28, 2026, doctors and public health experts addressed key...

GS2 (Health) GS3 (S&T — Biotechnology, Vaccines) Science & Technology Social Issues 5m
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Iran Nuclear Talks in Geneva: Third Round Ends Without Breakthrough

A third round of US-Iran nuclear negotiations held in Geneva (February 26, 2026) concluded without a deal, with President Trump stating he was 'not happy'...

GS2 (International relations, nuclear non-proliferation, India's West Asia policy) International Relations 6m
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India-Canada Relations Reset: From Diplomatic Rupture to Strategic Reengagement

Former Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion (in an interview during the Trudeau government era) emphasised that the current diplomatic reset between...

GS2 (India's bilateral relations, diaspora and foreign policy, international groupings) International Relations 5m
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Sri Lanka Detains Former Intelligence Chief Over 2019 Easter Bombings

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signed an order under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to detain retired Army Major General Suresh...

GS2 (India's neighbourhood, internal security institutions) GS3 (Internal security — terrorism, intelligence failures) International Relations Internal Security 5m
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ShakthiSAT: Indian Startup Space Kidz India Leads Global All-Girls Lunar Satellite Mission

Space Kidz India, an aerospace startup founded and led by Dr. Srimathy Kesan, has launched the 'ShakthiSAT' initiative — a global space mission to empower...

GS3 (Space Technology, S&T, Startups) Science & Technology 6m
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India Issues Travel Advisory for Nationals in Israel and Iran After US-Israeli Strikes

On February 28, 2026, following Israeli and US airstrikes on Iranian territory, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued urgent travel advisories...

GS2 (India's foreign policy, diaspora, bilateral relations with West Asia) International Relations 5m
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OPEC+ Considers Larger Oil Output Increase Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran

Eight key OPEC+ producers — Saudi Arabia, Russia, UAE, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Iraq, Algeria, and Oman — were scheduled to meet on March 1, 2026, to decide oil...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Economy — Energy Security) International Relations Economics 5m
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Women in Agriculture: From Drudgery to Decision-Making

The Union Agriculture Secretary, speaking at the fifth Agri and Commodity Summit organized in New Delhi, highlighted the government's commitment to shifting...

GS2 (Welfare Schemes; Social Justice; Women's Empowerment); GS3 (Indian Economy — Agriculture) Social Issues Economics 5m
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Military Escalation Along the Durand Line

On February 21, 2026, Pakistan Air Force conducted airstrikes on the Afghan provinces of Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost, targeting seven alleged militant...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) International Relations Internal Security 4m
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OpenAI Strikes Pentagon Deal as Trump Bans Anthropic: AI and Autonomous Weapons Governance

The Trump administration ordered all US federal agencies to cease using services of AI company Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designating...

GS3 Science & Technology International Relations 5m
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US Backs Pakistan's Right to Defend Itself Against Afghan Taliban

The United States stated it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against attacks by the Afghan Taliban, amid an escalating military confrontation...

GS2 International Relations Internal Security 5m
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Conflict Escalates: 'Open War' and the Torkham Crisis

Pakistan declared it was in 'open war' with Afghanistan after Pakistani forces launched airstrikes on Kabul and conducted cross-border strikes into eastern...

GS2 (India's neighbourhood, bilateral groupings) GS3 (Internal security — cross-border terrorism) International Relations Internal Security 5m
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US Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: The Refund Battle Begins

The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, struck down tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977...

GS2 (International institutions, US trade policy) GS3 (Global trade, economic impact) International Relations Economics 5m
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India-EU Free Trade Agreement: MFN Status and Trade Architecture

India and the European Union have agreed to grant each other Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status for a period of five years under their Free Trade Agreement...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Economics 4m
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National Social Security Board for Gig Workers: Code on Social Security Takes Effect

Maharashtra's Labour Minister announced that a National Social Security Board for gig and platform workers will be constituted soon, following the Code on...

GS2 (Welfare Schemes; Government Policies); GS3 (Indian Economy; Employment) Social Issues Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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The Rise of Self-Managed Abortions in India: Legal Framework, Health System Gaps, and Reproductive Rights

A detailed analysis examines the growing trend of self-managed or medical abortions in India, where women use medication (mifepristone and misoprostol)...

GS2 (Social Issues, Women's Health, Governance) GS1 (Society, Women) Social Issues Science & Technology 6m
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India Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Programme for Adolescent Girls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme from Ajmer, Rajasthan on February 28, 2026. The...

GS2 (Health, Government Schemes) GS3 (S&T) Science & Technology Social Issues 5m
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Indo-US Interim Trade Deal: Agriculture Concessions and Farmer Concerns

India and the United States announced an interim bilateral trade deal in February 2026, with India agreeing to reduce or eliminate tariffs on a range of US...

GS2 (India's foreign policy, bilateral relations) GS3 (Agriculture, trade policy, food security) International Relations Economics 5m
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New GDP Series Debut: India Records 7.8% Growth in Q3 FY26

MoSPI released India's GDP data for Q3 FY2025-26 (October–December 2025) alongside the new 2022-23 base year series on February 27, 2026. Real GDP grew at...

GS3 (Indian Economy — Growth, Development, and Employment) Economics 4m
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Major US Military Bases in the Middle East: Strategic Architecture

Following the US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, the role of US military bases across the Middle East has come under renewed...

GS2 International Relations Internal Security 4m
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Sikkim Embraces National HPV Vaccination Drive for Girls: State Health Governance in Focus

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang welcomed PM Modi's nationwide launch of the HPV Vaccination Campaign, stating the drive would safeguard the health...

GS2 (Health, Federalism, Special Category States) Social Issues Science & Technology 4m
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Andhra Pradesh Opens Coastline for Rare Earth Mining to Reduce China Import Dependence

Andhra Pradesh has announced plans to open its mineral-rich coastline for large-scale rare earth and titanium-bearing beach sand mining, with a focus on...

GS3 (Infrastructure; Science and Technology; Indian Economy; Environment) Economics Geography 4m
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National Science Day 2026: C.V. Raman's Legacy and the Raman Effect

India observed National Science Day on February 28, 2026, commemorating the 98th anniversary of C.V. Raman's announcement of the Raman Effect. The day marks...

GS1 (Modern History, Science personalities) GS3 (S&T) Science & Technology Modern History 5m
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GDP Base Year Revision to 2022-23: MoSPI Overhauls National Accounts

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released India's new GDP series on February 27, 2026, shifting the base year from 2011-12 to...

GS3 (Indian Economy — Growth, Development, and Employment) Economics 5m