Relevance: GS-3 (Indian Economy – Banking, NPAs, Financial Stability); GS-2 (Governance – Regulation) Source: PIB; RBI Financial Stability Report; Economic Survey Context India’s banking sector, once burdened by rising non-performing assets and governance failures, has undergone a decade-long structural clean-up….

Syllabus: GS- III & V: Climate Change Why in the News? A new 20-year scientific assessment (2001–2021) has revealed alarming climate change–driven alterations in the Panidihing Bird Sanctuary in Sivasagar district, Assam. Using Landsat imagery through Google Earth Engine, researchers…

Relevance: GS-3 (Indian Economy – Exports, Industrial Policy) | Source: Lok Sabha Reply, Commerce Ministry News The government reported that 466 units in India’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) shut down between FY21–FY25 due to global and domestic economic pressures. What…

Relevance: GS-3 (Inclusive Growth, Inequality, SDGs) | Source: World Inequality Lab; Indian Express News The World Inequality Report 2026 highlights that the top 10% of Indians earn 58% of national income, while the bottom 50% earn only 15%, confirming India…

Relevance: GS-3 (Defence Technology, Security) | Source: ICG, HAL updates News and Issue After an ALH Dhruv crash in Porbandar, a review committee identified defects in a key flight-control component. The Navy and Coast Guard fleets will undergo phased modifications…

Relevance: GS-3 (Environment – Biodiversity & Conservation) | Source: HP Forest Dept., BNHS field reports News Himachal Pradesh’s captive-breeding programme for the Western Tragopan has seen significant improvement, with ~60 chicks bred since 2007. About the Bird: Habitat & Protection…

Relevance: GS-1 (Culture) | Source: The Hindu, UNESCO ICH Secretariat Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognising its role in strengthening social bonds, traditional craftsmanship, and values such as generosity and…

Relevance: GS-3 (Environment & Ecology); Prelims – Protected Areas, Marine Governance Source: The Hindu + MoES + Coastal & Marine Biodiversity Reports Context The Government has clarified that recently auctioned offshore mineral blocks exclude all areas notified as Marine Protected…

Relevance: GS-3 (Space Technology, Digital Infrastructure), GS-2 (Global Governance) • Source: The Hindu; ITU documentation Context A new global space race is underway—not for the Moon, but for radio spectrum and orbital slots required by thousands of satellites forming mega-constellations….

Relevance: GS-3 (Economy – Growth, National Accounts, IMF Assessment) Source: The Hindu; IMF Report on Data Quality; National Statistical Office (NSO) Key Take Aways  India’s growth is real and strong, but sustainability depends on statistical credibility, private investment revival, rural…

Relevance: GS-3 (Infrastructure—Aviation, Regulatory Governance), GS-2 (Consumer Protection) • Source: The Hindu; DGCA CAR Guidelines Following severe flight disruptions, crew shortages, and passenger complaints (refund delays, baggage issues), the DGCA deployed nine officials to IndiGo’s headquarters to conduct real-time monitoring…