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18 Jan 2026

India–European Union free trade agreement: ‘Mother of all deals’

18 Jan 2026 GS 3 Economy

Context India is negotiating a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goya...

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17 Jan 2026

Chabahar Port

17 Jan 2026 GS 2 International Relations

ContextIndia transferred about $120 million to Iran to fully liquidate its financial commitment for developing Chabahar port,completing the payout bef...

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Anti-defection law

17 Jan 2026 GS 2 Polity

ContextThe Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker, dismissed disqualification petitions filed by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).Notices had earlier...

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15 Jan 2026

Marine and space biotechnology: Emerging frontiers for India

15 Jan 2026 GS 3 Science & Technology

ConceptMarine biotechnologyMarine biotechnology involves studying microorganisms, algae, and other marine life to discover bioactive compounds, enzyme...

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India and critical minerals: Strategy, partnerships and challenges

15 Jan 2026 GS 3 Economy

ContextIndia’s clean energy transition (EVs, renewables, batteries, grid storage) is highly dependent on imported critical minerals and rare earth e...

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12 Jan 2026

India’s rice exports in 2025

12 Jan 2026 GS 3 Agriculture

Overall performanceRice exports rose by 19.4% in 2025Total exports: 21.55 million metric tonnesSecond-highest ever, close to the 2022 record of 22.3 m...

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