SUBJECT: GS-2: International Relations (India-Caribbean Relations, Global Diplomacy) GS-2: Governance (Global Leadership, Pandemic Response) Key Highlights Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Award presented by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for …

SUBJECT: GS-3: Security (Defence Modernisation, Indigenisation of Defence Production) GS-2: International Relations (India-Russia Defence Ties) Key Highlights Overview of the Deal India’s Ministry of Defence signed a $248 million contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport for 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks. Includes transfer of technology (ToT) to Indian manufacturers. Aligned with …

SUBJECT: GS-2: Governance (Urban Development, Public-Private Partnerships) GS-3: Economy (Infrastructure Projects, Legal and Financial Implications) Key Highlights Overview of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Aims to transform Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest slums, into a modern urban area. Maharashtra government awarded the project to Adani Properties in 2022 after cancelling Seclink …

SUBJECT: GS-3: Economy (Taxation, Disaster Management) GS-2: Governance (Federalism, Fiscal Policy) Key Highlights Formation of the GoM The GST Council constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to devise revenue mobilisation strategies for natural calamities. The decision was made in a meeting on December 21, 2024, to ensure a structured fiscal …

SUBJECT: GS-3: Economy (Biofuels, Agricultural Productivity) GS-2: Government Policies (Energy Security, Cooperative Sector Reforms) Key Highlights Overview of the Scheme The Government of India introduced the Modified Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme to improve the financial viability of Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs). Allows CSMs to upgrade their ethanol plants to use …

SUBJECT: GS-2: Governance (Food Security, Welfare Schemes) GS-3: Economy (Financial Inclusion, Infrastructure Development) Key Highlights Launch of the Campaign Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign in Limbayat, Surat. Aims to distribute benefits under the National Food Security Act to 2.3 lakh beneficiaries. Represents Surat’s collective …

  SUBJECT: GS-2: Health & Biotechnology (Autoimmune Disorders, Gut Microbiome) GS-3: Science & Technology (Medical Research, Microbiome Therapy)   Key Highlights Understanding Vitiligo Autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks melanocytes, leading to skin depigmentation. Results in white patches, often causing social stigma and psychological distress. Affects 0.5% to 2% …

SUBJECT: GS-3: Science & Technology (Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity) GS-2: National Security (Defense Applications, Strategic Technology) Key Highlights NITI Aayog’s Quantum Push NITI Aayog launched the NITI Frontier Tech Hub to advance India’s capabilities in quantum computing. A strategic paper highlights how quantum technology will reshape national security and other sectors. …