1. India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA): A Strategic Leap Forward - International Relations Why in News? India has signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland,...

1. Election of the Vice-President of India - Polity Why in News? The Prime Minister cast his first vote in the recent Vice-Presidential elections, drawing attention to the constitutional importance and procedural uniqueness of this electoral process. Constitutional...

1. India’s Generic Medicines: A Pillar of Global Healthcare - Economy Why in News? India's pharmaceutical sector, especially its generic medicine exports, is facing uncertainty due to the potential imposition of sector-specific duties by the U.S. Given that over 31%...

1. Representation in the Rajya Sabha / Upper House of Parliament - Polity Why in News? The Union Law and Justice Ministry has rejected the Election Commission’s proposal to issue a presidential order for staggering the terms of Jammu & Kashmir’s four Rajya Sabha...

1. Centre Approves Independent Class of Environment Auditors - Environment Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Environment Audit Rules, 2025, introducing a new class of independent environment auditors. These...

1. India–China: The Making of a Border - International Relations Why in News? The India–China border, stretching approximately 3,488 km, is among the longest and most complex unresolved borders in the world. Tensions persist in areas like Aksai Chin (western sector)...

1. Foreigners Tribunal (FT) Empowered to Issue Arrest Warrants - Polity Why in News? The Union Home Ministry has empowered Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) — particularly in Assam — to issue arrest warrants and detain suspected illegal immigrants in designated detention...

1. Recusal of Judges in India - Polity Why in News? A judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court recused himself from hearing a case related to alleged illegal mining, citing that an MLA tried to approach him informally regarding the matter. Key Points: Recusal means a...

1. Decoding India’s Cancer Map - Health Why in News? A recent analysis from 43 population-based cancer registries across India highlights a growing cancer burden. As per the report: Lifetime risk of developing cancer in India is 11%. In 2024, India reported 15.6 lakh...

1. India’s Economic Churn and the Nectar of Growth - Economy Why in News? India’s economy is undergoing a transformative phase, drawing parallels with the mythological Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), where crises and challenges act as catalysts for long-term...