The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the provisional estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the financial year 2025-26. Key Highlights of the Data Sector-wise Performance Analysis Sector FY 2024-25 Growth FY 2025-26 Growth Key Observations / Dynamics Manufacturing 9.3% 10.7% Hit double-digit growth annually, driven by structural reforms. However, a […]

The Supreme Court AI Committee, chaired by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has released the preliminary draft of the ‘Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026’. The committee has invited public and stakeholder comments on the draft related to use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts till June 20, 2026. This move comes in the

The Union Cabinet has approved a one-time budgetary support of ₹10,000 crore to create a Price Stabilisation Fund for Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). This initiative aims to cushion scheduled Indian airlines and passengers from escalating jet fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Key Features of the Stabilisation Fund Why is this

A pioneering study funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine has mapped the exact biological pathway through which urban air pollution breaches the placental barrier, leading to long-term developmental harm in fetuses. Key Findings of the Study While previous research established that environmental pollutants could

General N.S. Raja Subramani recently assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). Key Highlights of the Appointment 💡 Value Addition for UPSC UPSC Prelims (PT) Practice Question Q. With reference to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India, consider the following

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially commenced the enumeration phase of the third round of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur. Key Highlights of the SIR Exercise Procedural Mechanics (Voter Registration) 💡 Value Addition for UPSC UPSC Prelims (PT) Practice Question Q. With reference to