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IAF seeks minimum 40% indigenous content for 96 Rafale, final batch with 60%

The Indian Air Force has submitted a Letter of Request (LoR) to France for 114 Rafale F4* fighter jets under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement, with...

GS Paper 3 (Internal Security, Indigenisation of Defence) Internal Security Science & Technology 6m

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Operation Amistad: India rushes Army medical contingent, humanitarian aid to quake-ravaged Venezuela

India launched Operation Amistad ("friendship" in Spanish) to provide humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following twin earthquakes that struck the country...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Bilateral Cooperation) GS Paper 3 (Disaster Management, Indigenous Technology) International Relations Social Issues 5m

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A human firmly in the loop: RBI proposes ‘kill switch’ for AI used by banks & NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft "Guidance on Regulatory Principles for Model Risk Management" (PR 2026-2027/528) on June 24, 2026, introducing...

GS Paper 3 (Economy — Banking, Technology); GS Paper 2 (Governance, Regulatory Bodies) Economics Science & Technology 4m

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In a first, Canada intel agency blames ‘Khalistanis’ for 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing that killed 329

Canada's Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) issued a formal statement on June 23, 2026 — the 41st anniversary of the bombing — publicly attributing the des...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Internal Security) GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) Internal Security International Relations 5m

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NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a household

The Department of Food and Public Distribution has circulated a draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026, inviting public comments until July 13, ...

GS2 (Government Policies & Interventions, Welfare Schemes) GS3 (Food Security) Polity & Governance Social Issues Economics 4m

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Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, says IAEA chief

A diplomatic agreement was reached between the United States and Iran, granting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) renewed inspector access to Ira...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations — Nuclear Regimes, Multilateral Institutions) GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology — Nuclear Energy and Proliferation) International Relations 5m

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A convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim, rules Madras High Court

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, through a Division Bench of two judges, ruled on June 25, 2026, that a person who converts to Islam from a Hindu ...

GS Paper 2 (Polity, Social Justice) Polity & Governance Social Issues 7m

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Home Minister Amit Shah says next three years decisive in fight against drugs, releases vision document

The 10th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) was convened on June 26, 2026, bringing together representatives of 44 central ministrie...

GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) Polity & Governance Social Issues 5m

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Goldman Sachs raises India's CY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.8%, cuts inflation, CAD estimates

Goldman Sachs revised India's calendar year 2026 (CY26) GDP growth forecast upward to 6.8%, from an earlier lower estimate. Simultaneously, the investment ba...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy — Growth, Inflation, External Sector, Monetary Policy) Economics 5m

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Myanmar replaces Afghanistan as key opium source, impact seen on India’s eastern border: NCB

Myanmar has overtaken Afghanistan as the world's largest opium producer, according to UNODC data; Myanmar cultivated approximately 45,200 hectares of opium p...

GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) Internal Security Social Issues 5m

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Those who target schools, children with impunity must be held into account: India tells UNSC

At an open debate of the UN Security Council on children and armed conflict, India called for holding accountable those who target schools and children with ...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Social Justice, International Organisations) International Relations Social Issues 6m

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IMO pauses its Gulf vessel evacuation plan after Iran attacks ship

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its vessel evacuation plan for ships in the Gulf after Iran attacked a vessel in the region. The Gulf Co...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, International Organisations) International Relations Geography 6m

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'Seize the moment': Piyush Goyal sees India-UK trade pact unlocking 'floodgates' for business

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to enter into force on July 15, 2026, following its signing in London on July 24, 2025....

GS Paper 2 (India and its Neighbourhood, Bilateral Groupings and Agreements) and GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Effects of Liberalisation) International Relations Economics 6m

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India initiates anti-dumping investigation into steel imports from China, Japan, Russia

India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) formally initiated an anti-dumping investigation on 25 June 2026 into imports of certain hot-rolled flat...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, India's trade policy) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Industrial Policy) Economics International Relations 5m

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Centre plans Rs 12,000 crore incentive scheme to spur private electric bus adoption

The central government is planning a ₹12,000 crore incentive package aimed at accelerating electric bus adoption by private fleet operators. The proposed sch...

GS Paper 3 (Environment, Economy, Technology) Economics Science & Technology 5m

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Govt to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates: Amit Shah

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced plans to amend the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, to close legal loopholes being exploit...

GS Paper 2 (Governance, Legislation) GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) Polity & Governance Internal Security 4m

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Govt gives India's envoy to Bangladesh status of Cabinet minister

The Union government has granted the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, the equivalent status of a Union Cabinet minister for ceremonial...

GS Paper 2 (India and Its Neighbourhood, International Relations) International Relations Polity & Governance 5m

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Iranian oil may return, but Indian refiners eye concessions

Following the US Treasury's issuance of General License X on June 22, 2026 — a 60-day waiver authorising the production, sale, and import of Iranian crude oi...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Energy Security) International Relations Economics 6m