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On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) declared President Donald Trump’s 10% temporary global tariff “unauthorized by law.” This ruling follows a pattern of judicial pushback against the administration’s “Trade as a Weapon” policy, which previously saw the Supreme Court strike down tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). […]

Following a decisive mandate in the West Bengal Assembly Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has elected Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of its Legislature Party. With 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, the BJP has crossed the majority mark (148), leading to the formal staking of claim to form the government. Key Constitutional &

On April 25, 2026, India hit a record peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW. While solar plants contributed significantly during the afternoon, the 24-hour ledger highlighted a critical “yawning gap” between installed capacity and actual generation, primarily due to the lack of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Current Status of Solar in India (2026) Key

Recently, researchers from Google Quantum AI published a study in Physical Review X identifying a significant obstacle to the reliability of quantum computers: “Correlated Phase Error Bursts.” This discovery highlights a new type of systemic error triggered by background ionizing radiation. Background: The Frontier of Quantum Computing The “Ghost in the Machine”: Correlated Phase Error

The inaugural International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from June 1 to 3, 2026. The summit is expected to adopt the ‘Delhi Declaration’, the first-ever global charter specifically dedicated to the conservation of the world’s seven major big cat species. What is the International Big Cat Alliance

The Union Cabinet recently approved an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The amendment seeks to include the National Song, Vande Mataram, within the ambit of the Act, making any insult or obstruction to its singing a punishable offense. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 Currently, the

Following the drone and missile attacks on oil installations in Fujairah (UAE), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong condemnation of the strikes. The incident, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing West Asia conflict and has prompted a shift in India’s diplomatic tone. Background: The

Recently, the Ministry of Railways announced through a Gazette notification that the South Coast Railway (SCoR), India’s 18th railway zone, will become fully operational on June 1, 2026. Key Highlights of SCoR Strategic and Economic Significance Legal and Political Context Context: Railway Zones in India Related Concepts for UPSC Prelims Specific Fact: South Coast Railway