1. Why Farmers Prefer Growing Rice and Wheat - Economy Why in News? Indian farmers continue to prioritize rice and wheat cultivation due to guaranteed government procurement and advancements in crop technology. These factors ensure economic security and yield...

1. Why India Must Get the Caste Census Right - Polity Why in News? The Government of India has announced its intent to include caste enumeration in the upcoming decennial Census, marking a significant shift in data-driven governance and social policy formulation. Key...

1. Impact of India–U.K. Free Trade Agreement – International Relations Why in the News? India and the United Kingdom have finalized a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after over three years of negotiations. The deal, expected to be signed within the next three months, aims...

1. India Abstains from IMF Vote on Pakistan Aid - International Relations Why in the News? India abstained from voting on the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) decision to release: $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) $1.3 billion under the Resilience...

1. INS Vikrant: India’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier - Defence & Security Why in News? The Indian Navy has deployed INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously designed and constructed aircraft carrier, to the Arabian Sea amid rising tensions with Pakistan, following...

1. India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) – A Strategic Economic Milestone - InternationaI Relations Why in News? On May 6, 2025, India and the United Kingdom signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after negotiations that began in January 2022. This marks a major step in...

1. Civil Services in India: Challenges and the Need for Reform - Polity Why in News? On Civil Services Day (April 21, 2025), Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan highlighted the indispensable role of India’s civil services while cautioning about growing threats like...

1. Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) – India’s Suspension and Its Strategic Messaging - InternationaI Relations Why in News? On April 24, 2025, India announced that it is holding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. Triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, this...

1. Vizhinjam Port: A Game-Changer for India’s Maritime Trade and Economic Growth - Economy Why in News? In May 2025, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹8,800 crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This marks India’s...

1. Caste Enumeration in India’s Census: Objectives, Implications & Challenges - Polity Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste-related questions in the upcoming national Census—for the first time since 1931, beyond Scheduled Castes (SCs)...