NCDC lending to cooperatives tops ₹95,000 crore
Cooperatives depend on cheap long-term credit. A large share going to sugar mills raises questions on viability and politics in the sector.
5 Nov 2025Current Affairs
Daily and monthly current affairs mapped to syllabus topics and related PYQs.
Quantum security chip, 25-qubit processor and CAR-T therapy dedicated to the nation
Indigenous CAR-T at a fraction of global cost is a strong example of science serving public health.
5 Nov 2025
First fortified rice kernel export: Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica
India built FRK capacity for its own PDS. Exports show that capacity can find a second market.
4 Nov 2025
India and Israel sign defence cooperation MoU
Co-production in India fits Make in India and lowers the risk of supply cuts during war.
4 Nov 2025
PLI 1.2 for specialty steel launched
CRGO steel for transformers is a known import bottleneck. Local supply matters for the power grid build-out.
4 Nov 2025
India’s 18 biosphere reserves; Cold Desert joins UNESCO network
Biosphere reserves allow people to live and work in buffer and transition zones, unlike national parks. That makes them a model for conservation with livelihoods.
3 Nov 2025
NFRA issues audit practice toolkit for small audit firms
Most company audits are done by small firms. Practical templates are cheaper than penalties for raising quality.
3 Nov 2025
NITI Aayog roadmap: frontier technology in agriculture
One-size-fits-all tech fails small farmers. Grouping farmers by readiness is a useful idea to quote.
3 Nov 2025
October 2025 GST collections: ₹1.96 lakh crore after rate cuts
Revenue held up despite lower rates, helped by festive demand. Watch whether this lasts once the festival season ends.
3 Nov 2025
5th India-Bahrain High Joint Commission
Bahrain is small, but Gulf partners are judged as a group; each strong bilateral adds to India's West Asia position.
3 Nov 2025