Why in News? The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified a crucial amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, explicitly withdrawing the licensing exemption previously granted for selling cough syrups in small villages. The development comes amid growing concerns over the misuse of medicines, self-medication practices, and the need for greater oversight in India’s…
Dear Students, This one is for all UPSC aspirants. I know the Prelims result was declared on 15 June 2026. Some of you may have cleared the Prelims and have already started preparing for the Mains. But many of you were not able to clear this year’s exam. Right now, your mind may be filled…
New Delhi, April 17, 2026 — A major legislative push to advance women’s political representation in India suffered a setback on Friday after the Women’s Reservation–linked constitutional amendment bill failed to secure passage in the Lok Sabha. The proposed legislation, part of a broader reform package, aimed to operationalise 33% reservation for women in Parliament…
UPSC : SCIENCE & TECH, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, GOVERNANCE, AND ETHICS Basic Facts: Event: India AI Impact Summit 2026 Date: 16–20 February 2026 Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Organised by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Under Initiative: IndiaAI Mission The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was the largest gathering of its kind —…
New Delhi, 2 January 2026 — India has officially assumed the rotating presidency of BRICS for the year 2026, taking over the leadership of the influential bloc of emerging economies from Brazil on 1 January 2026. This marks the first time India will lead the expanded BRICS format, which has grown beyond its original five…
As 2025 quietly bows out and 2026 steps in, calendars change—but for UPSC aspirants, time feels circular. The notification is just around the corner. With it comes the familiar rhythm: anticipation, anxiety, revision, resolve. Another cycle begins. And yet, if we pause for a moment, we’ll realize something important: while the cycle looks the same…
