News: The Ministry of Defence has granted in-principle approval to procure over 300 additional K9 Vajra-T howitzers to modernise the Indian Army’s artillery. About K9 Vajra-T The K9 Vajra-T is India’s variant of South Korea’s K9 Thunder, a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer. A howitzer is an artillery weapon designed to fire explosive shells… Continue reading K9 Vajra-T
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US green card suspension: What it means for Indian IT workers on H-1B visas
Source: The post “US green card suspension: What it means for Indian IT workers on H-1B visas” has been created based on “US green card suspension: What it means for Indian IT workers on H-1B visas” published in “Business Standard” on 9 October 2026. US green card suspension: What it means for Indian IT workers… Continue reading US green card suspension: What it means for Indian IT workers on H-1B visas
Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says
Source: The post “Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says” has been created based on “Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says” published in “Business Standard” on 3 October 2026. Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance… Continue reading Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE)
News: The shares of National Stock Exchange (NSE) will also trade on the Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE). About Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE) The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE) is a national stock exchange that provides a technology-driven electronic trading platform across multiple financial segments, including equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives,… Continue reading Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE)
India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?
Source: The post “India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?” has been created based on “India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?” published in “Business Standard” on 16 September 2026. India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?… Continue reading India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?
Four priorities for India’s AI policy
Source: The post “Four priorities for India’s AI policy” has been created based on “Four priorities for India’s AI policy” published in “Business Standard” on 16 September 2026. Four priorities for India’s AI policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Science & Technology Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative technology with applications… Continue reading Four priorities for India’s AI policy
Understanding double deflation: What it does and why it matters
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Indian economy Introduction India’s revised GDP series has brought renewed attention to double deflation as a method for measuring real economic activity. The method separately adjusts output and intermediate consumption for price changes, unlike single deflation. This is important because output and input prices may move differently, affecting real… Continue reading Understanding double deflation: What it does and why it matters
Why India may revive ‘Most-Favoured-Nation’ rule in bilateral treaties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International relations Introduction India is reconsidering its Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) framework after finding that its restrictive approach has made some treaty negotiations difficult. It may introduce a Qualified Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) provision to address investor concerns and improve investment certainty, especially with major partners such as the European Union (EU), without… Continue reading Why India may revive ‘Most-Favoured-Nation’ rule in bilateral treaties
Public Insurance Registry (PIR)
News: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) proposed a Public Insurance Registry (PIR) as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the insurance sector. About Public Insurance Registry (PIR) Public Insurance Registry (PIR) has been proposed as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the insurance sector. Proposed by: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority… Continue reading Public Insurance Registry (PIR)
India Needs a Grid Revolution
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India has rapidly expanded its clean energy capacity, bringing the 500 GW non-fossil capacity target within reach. However, adding renewable capacity alone cannot ensure affordable, reliable and clean electricity. The grid must also absorb, transmit and deliver this power when consumers need it. Rising renewable generation, changing demand… Continue reading India Needs a Grid Revolution
