International Affairs Historic Election of First American Pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church, becoming the first American pope in history. He has chosen the name Leo XIV. The conclave reached its decision in just 24 hours and 21 minutes after the doors closed to the Sistine Chapel….
National News 1. NITI Aayog Proposes Sector-Wise Roadmap to Boost MSME Competitiveness NITI Aayog released a comprehensive report addressing policy gaps and proposing strategies to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The report emphasizes skill development, technology adoption, and access to credit. 2. India and EU Set 2025 Deadline…
NATIONAL AFFAIRS Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated VVDN Technologies’s largest state-of-the-art Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Line and Mechanical Innovation Park in Haryana. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) developed indigenous Stelaite Nozzle Divergent for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), reducing import costs by 90%. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s book on culture, “Fifth Chapter of Culture,” was…
National News India Signs Rafale Marine Jets Deal The Cabinet Committee on Security (chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi) approved a ₹64,000 crore deal to procure 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to strengthen the Indian Navy’s capabilities. RBI Cuts Repo Rate The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate by 25…
National News Amit Shah Criticizes West Bengal Government Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused CM Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal) of leniency toward Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators, asserting infiltration would stop only with BJP’s victory in Bengal. Supreme Court Judicial Inquiry A 3-judge panel recorded statements in the Delhi Fire Service chief case. Justice Varma (Allahabad…
NATIONAL NEWS Delhi Budget 2025-26 Presented with Record Allocation Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta presented the budget with a historic allocation of Rs 1 lakh crore The budget marks a 31.5% increase from the previous year, focusing on infrastructure development, social welfare, healthcare, education, and economic growth Archaeological Discoveries by ASI Archaeological…
