Record Allocation for defence: In the Union Budget 2026–27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a record ₹7.85 lakh crore allocation for defence, the highest ever.The defence allocation for 2026–27 represents a strategic fiscal push to modernise the armed forces, meet post-operation requirements, and accelerate Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.The government proposed to exempt basic customs […]
Rare Earth Corridors : Union Budget 2026
Rare Earth Corridors : Union Budget 2026 The Union Budget 2026–27 announced the establishment of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in four coastal states to strengthen India’s critical minerals ecosystem.Rare Earth Corridors are integrated, state-anchored industrial value chains designed to link mining, processing, research and manufacturing of rare earth elements (REEs), particularly rare earth permanent magnets […]
Moltbook Platform
Moltbook Platform: A new online platform called Moltbook, has drawn global attention after AI agents began independently posting, debating, forming communities, belief systems and governance models.Moltbook is an AI-only social media platform where verified AI agents interact exclusively with other AI agents, while humans can only observe. It resembles Reddit in structure, with topic-based communities […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 2nd February 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd February 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
El Nino Phenomenon : July 2026
El Nino Phenomenon : July 2026 There is a chance that the El Nino phenomenon may occur after July this year, but clarity will only emerge in April, according to the director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In India, El Niño causes weak rainfall and more heat, while La Niña intensifies rainfall across South […]
Molybdenum Disulfide
Molybdenum Disulfide: Scientists recently developed an electronic system using molybdenum disulphide only a few atoms thick; high-energy particles pass through it without causing damage. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is an inorganic compound made up of sulfur and molybdenum. It exists in nature in the mineral molybdenite. In its bulk form, it appears as a dark, shiny […]
‘CHAKRA’ – Centre of Excellence
‘CHAKRA’ – Centre of Excellence: State Bank of India (SBI) recently announced the launch of ‘CHAKRA’ – Centre of Excellence (CoE) for financing sunrise sectors that are critical to India’s economic development. It was launched by the State Bank of India (SBI) aimed at financing sunrise sectors critical to India’s economic transformation. The Centre will […]
Indian Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard: Prime Minister of India recently extended greetings to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on its 50th Raising Day. It is a maritime armed force operating under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. t is a multi-mission organization, conducting round-the-year real-life operations at sea. It was envisioned to address emerging maritime challenges […]
Arab League
Arab League: The External affairs minister met the foreign ministers of five Arab League member states and held discussions on ways to develop ties with West Asia and the situation in the region. The Arab League, or League of Arab States, is a voluntary association of countries whose peoples are mainly Arabic-speaking or where Arabic […]
PM-POSHAN Scheme : In News
PM-POSHAN Scheme : In News A total of 22 states and Union Territories that responded to the Education Ministry’s call for suggestions on the PM-POSHAN scheme have asked centre to hike the honorarium for PM-POSHAN scheme cooks and helpers. It was formerly known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It is […]
