US President Donald Trump has announced fresh tariffs effective 1 August on imports from 14 countries, mainly in Asia. India is not on the list, as a pending trade deal with the US remains under negotiation. The move boosts India’s export edge while putting pressure on regional competitors. BulletsIn New tariffs hit 14 countries; duties
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US President Donald Trump has announced fresh tariffs effective 1 August on imports from 14 countries, mainly in Asia. India is not on the list, as a pending trade deal with the US remains under negotiation. The move boosts India’s export edge while putting pressure on regional competitors. BulletsIn New tariffs hit 14 countries; duties
A new study warns that rapid melting of glaciers—especially in West Antarctica—could trigger hundreds of explosive volcanic eruptions. This process, driven by climate change, reduces pressure on underground magma, increasing eruption risks. The findings, based on Chile’s Andes data, highlight a potential global feedback loop accelerating climate change. BulletsIn Melting glaciers reduce pressure on magma,
A new study warns that rapid melting of glaciers—especially in West Antarctica—could trigger hundreds of explosive volcanic eruptions. This process, driven by climate change, reduces pressure on underground magma, increasing eruption risks. The findings, based on Chile’s Andes data, highlight a potential global feedback loop accelerating climate change. BulletsIn Melting glaciers reduce pressure on magma,
The UPSC Weekly Quiz (June 29–July 6, 2025) covered topics including ham radio use from the ISS, INS Tamal’s commissioning in Russia, Gulf of Paria geography, India’s fertiliser imports, Nipah virus alerts, and key statistics and defence updates. BulletsIn Ham radio used by Indian astronaut to speak to students from ISS Licensed ham radio used
The UPSC Weekly Quiz (June 29–July 6, 2025) covered topics including ham radio use from the ISS, INS Tamal’s commissioning in Russia, Gulf of Paria geography, India’s fertiliser imports, Nipah virus alerts, and key statistics and defence updates. BulletsIn Ham radio used by Indian astronaut to speak to students from ISS Licensed ham radio used
On July 7, RJD MP Manoj Jha filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. Jha argues the move is rushed, unfair, and excludes poor, Dalit, Muslim, and migrant voters. He also questions the exclusion of Aadhaar
On July 7, RJD MP Manoj Jha filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. Jha argues the move is rushed, unfair, and excludes poor, Dalit, Muslim, and migrant voters. He also questions the exclusion of Aadhaar
On July 5, 2025, the Delhi High Court sharply criticized the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) over reports of sewage-contaminated tap water in East Delhi areas like Yojana Vihar and Anand Vihar. The court questioned how citizens could be expected to drink such unsafe water and ordered urgent replacement of old pipelines. DJB admitted the infrastructure
On July 5, 2025, the Delhi High Court sharply criticized the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) over reports of sewage-contaminated tap water in East Delhi areas like Yojana Vihar and Anand Vihar. The court questioned how citizens could be expected to drink such unsafe water and ordered urgent replacement of old pipelines. DJB admitted the infrastructure
India and Australia marked five years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) on June 4, 2025. The partnership, launched in 2020 during a virtual summit between PM Narendra Modi and then-Australian PM Scott Morrison, has seen deepening defence ties, rising trade, and stronger people-to-people connections. Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles’ visit to Delhi underscored the
India and Australia marked five years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) on June 4, 2025. The partnership, launched in 2020 during a virtual summit between PM Narendra Modi and then-Australian PM Scott Morrison, has seen deepening defence ties, rising trade, and stronger people-to-people connections. Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles’ visit to Delhi underscored the
74In 1793, Lord Cornwallis implemented the Permanent Settlement System in Bengal under British rule. This agreement fixed land revenue between the East India Company and zamindars (landlords). Intended to ensure stable income for the Company and promote agricultural development, the system had wide-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and colonial governance. BulletsIn Introduced in 1793 by
In 1793, Lord Cornwallis implemented the Permanent Settlement System in Bengal under British rule. This agreement fixed land revenue between the East India Company and zamindars (landlords). Intended to ensure stable income for the Company and promote agricultural development, the system had wide-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and colonial governance. BulletsIn Introduced in 1793 by
At a trade conclave in Srinagar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India may reduce GST on handicrafts from 12% to 5% to support artisans. He also emphasized continuing apple imports despite growers’ concerns, to ensure affordability for 140 crore consumers. The government aims to boost exports, support cold chains, and balance farmer and consumer interests.
At a trade conclave in Srinagar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India may reduce GST on handicrafts from 12% to 5% to support artisans. He also emphasized continuing apple imports despite growers’ concerns, to ensure affordability for 140 crore consumers. The government aims to boost exports, support cold chains, and balance farmer and consumer interests.
Phones and WiFi are interfering with scientists’ ability to precisely locate Earth in space. This challenge affects global systems like satellite navigation, internet, and climate monitoring. Scientists rely on black holes’ radio signals to calibrate satellite positions, but modern communication technologies are jamming those critical signals. BulletsIn Phones, WiFi, and satellites clog radio spectrum, disrupting
Phones and WiFi are interfering with scientists’ ability to precisely locate Earth in space. This challenge affects global systems like satellite navigation, internet, and climate monitoring. Scientists rely on black holes’ radio signals to calibrate satellite positions, but modern communication technologies are jamming those critical signals. BulletsIn Phones, WiFi, and satellites clog radio spectrum, disrupting
Starting July, Delhi has banned refuelling of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years. This move, aimed at curbing air pollution, is part of directives by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). However, experts say it may offer limited benefits unless broader sources of pollution are tackled. BulletsIn Diesel
Starting July, Delhi has banned refuelling of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years. This move, aimed at curbing air pollution, is part of directives by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). However, experts say it may offer limited benefits unless broader sources of pollution are tackled. BulletsIn Diesel
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