Section 1 of 6 🇮🇳 National News PM Modi unveils ₹8,300 crore projects in Tamil Nadu; flags key connectivity works PM Narendra Modi visited Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) and inaugurated/laid foundation for infrastructure projects worth ₹8,300 crore. Key highlights: Opened India’s first vertical lift sea bridge: New Pamban Rail Bridge (2.08 km, cost ₹700 crore+) Launched … Read more
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New Pamban Bridge is India’s first vertical-lift sea railway bridge. Learn key facts: 2.07 km length, ₹700 crore cost, 100-year design life, Ram Navami inauguration by PM Modi.
Section 1 of 5 🌐 International News Kazakhstan discovers its largest rare earth reserve Kazakhstan reported a major rare earth elements (REEs) discovery at Kuirektykol in the Karaganda region. This is described as the country’s largest known REE deposit. The site reportedly holds nearly 1 million tons of REEs. In the wider Zhana Kazakhstan zone, … Read more
Section 1 of 4 🇮🇳 National News Stand-Up India completes 7 years; loan sanctions cross ₹61,000 crore Stand-Up India was launched on April 5, 2016 and operates under the Ministry of Finance. Total loans sanctioned increased from ₹16,085.07 crore (as of March 31, 2019) to ₹61,020.41 crore (as of March 17, 2025). The scheme supports … Read more
Section 40 Waqf Bill 2025 controversy explained. Learn about Waqf Board’s suo motu powers, quasi-judicial authority, Article 26 implications, and why removal sparks debate.
Section 1 of 6 📊 Index & Rankings India rises to 36th in UNCTAD 2025 Frontier Technologies readiness index India ranked 36th among 170 countries in the UNCTAD 2025 Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index, showing significant improvement from 48th rank in 2022. 🎯 Exam Angle (Prelims) Retain the movement: 48 → 36 and the source: … Read more
NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal launched April 1, 2025 by FM Sitharaman. 30+ years of state fiscal data for evidence-based policy and cooperative federalism.
Section 1 of 8 📊 Index & Rankings Ookla: Mumbai lowest fixed broadband speed among Indian cities (Feb 2025) Mumbai ranked 123rd globally in fixed broadband speed—the lowest among Indian cities—according to the Ookla Speedtest Global Index (February 2025). Delhi ranked 89th globally. India’s global position slipped from 94th (January 2025) to 95th (February 2025). … Read more
Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 (UMEED Bill) passed on April 2, 2025. Learn about Section 40 abolition, non-Muslim board members, digital registration, and tribal land protections.
Child Adoption India FY 2024-25 records 4,515 adoptions — highest in 12 years. Learn about CARA reforms, CARINGS portal, foster care modules, and Adoption Regulations 2022.