The IT Rules Amendment 2025
Context: The proposed changes to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (notified under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000) aim to streamline content removal but have raised significant concerns…
RBI’s Payment Vision 2028
Source: TOI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its ‘Payments Vision 2028’, outlining a roadmap to strengthen and expand India’s rapidly growing digital payments ecosystem. Core Philosophy: The Pillars of Vision 2028 The document is built on four…
IRDAI Approves India AS Framework for Insurers
Source: TH Context: The mandate by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to implement Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) starting April 1, 2026, represents the most significant overhaul of insurance financial reporting in…
SEBI’s Conflict of Interest Framework
Source: IE Context: The primary objective of these reforms is to ensure that SEBI’s leadership—the Chairperson and Whole-Time Members (WTMs)—cannot benefit from “Unpublished Price-Sensitive Information” (UPSI) or hold financial interests that…
Inflation Dynamics and RBI’s Monetary Policy Framework
Source: TH Context: The Union government has officially retained the inflation target of 4% (with a ±2% tolerance band) for the next five-year cycle (2026–2031). This decision marks the third consecutive period of using this specific target since the…
One Liner Current Affairs
S. No. Topic Key Highlights 1 World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026 Held in Hyderabad at Buddhavanam; Telangana Peace Declaration adopted; proposal for global World Peace Centre. 2 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Wins Japanese GP 2026 Became youngest Formula One…
UDAN Scheme Revamp 2026
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a revamped UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore, marking a major shift in India’s regional aviation policy. Overview of UDAN Scheme Parameter Details Full Form Ude Desh Ka Aam…
Reform Express Initiative
Source: PIB Context: The Reform Express Initiative is a major reform package announced by the Ministry of Railways in 2026 to modernise Indian Railways’ cargo and passenger services. It focuses on improving efficiency, transparency, and user experience.…
Vayu Baan Project
Source: TNIE Context: The Vayu Baan Project is a new initiative by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to develop India’s first helicopter-launched drone system. It represents a major step in integrating manned and unmanned combat capabilities. What is Vayu Baan…
India’s Updated Climate Targets (NDC 2035)
Context: India has updated its climate commitments under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), setting more ambitious targets for 2035 to strengthen its clean energy transition and climate action. What are NDCs? Nationally Determined…