News 1: Amit Shah in Bastar Reclaims Cultural Identity Sets March 31 Deadline for Maoist Eradication At the Bastar Pandum cultural festival, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reframed the region’s identity from conflict to its rich heritage, while reiterating the government’s dual strategy: a firm security response to armed Maoists and a March 31 deadline […]
Editorial – 1 A social media ban will not save our children The tragic suicide of three sisters in Ghaziabad has ignited demands for social media bans, but a nuanced analysis reveals such blunt measures are ineffective, undemocratic, and counterproductive, advocating instead for sophisticated regulation, research, and a holistic digital ecosystem. 1. Preliminary Facts 2. […]
News 1: India’s oil imports from Russia hit 38-month low Russia’s Share in India’s Oil Imports Dips to 25%, U.S. Imports Rise as Trade Deal Speculation Swirls Data reveals a sharp drop in Russia’s share of India’s crude oil imports to a 38-month low of 25% in December 2025, coinciding with U.S. President Trump’s claims […]
Headline: Parliamentary Logjam Escalates: 8 Opposition MPs Suspended Over Rahul Gandhi Speech Dispute A confrontation between the government and opposition in the Lok Sabha culminated in the suspension of eight MPs—seven from the Congress and one from the CPI(M)—for the remainder of the Budget Session. The flashpoint was the opposition’s protest after Leader of Opposition […]
Headline: Modi & Trump Announce Breakthrough: U.S. Tariffs on India Cut to 18% Deal Includes Halt on Russian Oil Imports Following a phone call, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major trade breakthrough, with the U.S. reducing tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% penalty levels, and India agreeing […]
Headline: Union Budget 2026–27: Capex Target Raised to ₹12.2 Lakh Crore to Fuel Viksit Bharat Momentum Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents ninth consecutive Budget, focuses on deep global integration, structural reforms, and employment generation through targeted capital expenditure and customs rationalisation 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) 3. Deep Dive: […]
Headline: Warehouse Fire Exposes Systemic Encroachment on Kolkata’s Critical WetlandsA deadly blaze in an east Kolkata warehouse that killed over 25 people has spotlighted rampant illegal construction and regulatory failure in the Ramsar-listed East Kolkata Wetlands. The incident reveals a conflict between ecological preservation, urban expansion, and livelihoods, with political blame games obscuring deeper systemic […]
Headline: Supreme Court Declares Menstrual Health in Schools a Fundamental Right Under Article 21 In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that access to menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in schools is integral to the fundamental right to life and dignity (Article 21), directing all states and UTs to provide free sanitary napkins, functional […]
Headline: Economic Survey 2025-26 Upgrades India’s Medium-Term Growth to 7% Warns of Global Crisis Risks The Economic Survey 2025-26 presents an optimistic domestic outlook, raising India’s medium-term growth potential to 7% and forecasting 6.8%-7.2% growth for FY27, but paints a starkly contrasting picture of a fragile global economy with a 10%-20% chance of a crisis […]
Headline: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Four Others Killed in Baramati Plane Crash; Foul Play Ruled Out Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP supremo Ajit Pawar, his PSO, and three crew members died when their chartered Learjet 45 crashed during landing in Baramati, his home constituency. The state government declared three-day mourning and denied any […]
Headline: India & EU Seal ’Mother of All Deals Finalize Two-Decade-Long FTA Negotiations India and the European Union have concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement after 18 years of talks, with the EU eliminating tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports and India reciprocating for 97.5% of EU imports, aiming to reduce strategic dependencies and boost […]
Headline: India & EU Conclude Historic Free Trade Agreement Talks After Two Decades After 18 years of negotiations, India and the European Union have successfully concluded talks for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), set to be formally announced at the EU-India Summit, marking a major geopolitical and economic realignment amidst global uncertainties. 1. Preliminary […]
Headline: Six Opposition Parties in Assam Alleged ’Plot’ to Exclude Voters via Fake SR Objections Six opposition parties in Assam, led by Congress, have jointly accused the state machinery of orchestrating a plot to disenfranchise voters, alleging widespread fake objections, political interference, and targeted harassment, particularly of Bengali Muslims, during the Special Revision (SR) of […]
Headline: SIR Crisis Deepens in Bengal: 3.5 Lakh Voters Skip Hearings, Sen Warns of Democratic Jeopardy; EC Releases List The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal faces mounting criticism as 3.5 lakh ’unmapped’ voters miss hearings, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen warns of hasty processes excluding the poor and minorities, and the Election Commission finally […]
Headline: Union Govt Advises States to Diversify ’Fish Basket’ for Export Resilience & Climate Adaptation The Union Fisheries Ministry is urging states and stakeholders to diversify both the species cultivated and the export markets targeted, aiming to reduce disease risk, adapt to climate change, and tap into new global demand beyond traditional shrimp exports. 1. […]
Headline: India Absent from Trump’s ’Board of Peace’ Launch; Yet to Decide on Joining New Gaza Initiative U.S. President Donald Trump inaugurated a new ‘Board of Peace’ aimed at managing the Gaza ceasefire, with 19 countries present. India, though invited, was notably absent, reflecting a cautious, deliberative approach as it weighs participation against its traditional […]
Headline: Supreme Court Reins In EC’s ’Untrammelled’ Power Says SIR Deviations Must Follow Law The Supreme Court asserted that the Election Commission’s "widest discretions" during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) cannot be "untrammelled or unregulated," emphasizing that deviations from prescribed procedures must align with principles of natural justice, transparency, and statutory rules. 1. Preliminary Facts […]
Headline: T.N. Governor’s Refusal to Read Address Deepens Constitutional Row; DMK Seeks Amendment For three consecutive years, Governor R.N. Ravi has either digressed from or refused to read the state-prepared address; DMK announces intent to seek a Constitutional amendment to abolish the practice of the Governor’s address in the year’s first Assembly session. 1. Preliminary […]
Current affairs decide a large share of marks in UPSC Prelims, Mains and the Interview, and in TNPSC exams. Every morning our faculty publish the day’s important news from The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express and other sources — explained, organised by GS paper, and linked to the syllabus.
What each daily post includes
The key news of the day, grouped by GS Paper 1, 2, 3 and 4
Background and the static syllabus topic each story connects to
