1.New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)Source: The Hindu Subject: Economy / International Trade Why in News? India and New Zealand are signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026. The agreement provides duty-free access to 100% of India’s exports to...
1.In Major Setback to AAP, Seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs Cross Over to BJPSource: Indian Express Why in News? • Seven out of ten Rajya Sabha MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced their decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), creating a major...
1.Real Equity Gap in Higher EducationSource: The Hindu Why in News? • The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, observing that some provisions were vague and could lead to...
1. Women Win Many Unreserved Panchayat Seats, Says CentreSource: The Hindu Why in News? • The Union Government informed that women now constitute nearly 49.7% of elected Panchayati Raj representatives across India. • Out of 24.41 lakh elected panchayat...
1.India must draw a red line on U.S. unilateral sanctions Source: The Hindu Why in News? India is facing substantial challenges due to the impact of U.S. sanctions, amid complex geopolitical tensions. The ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, and the broader...
