Australia–India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)

Why in News? India and Australia have announced the Australia–India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS), replacing the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation. The new framework seeks to deepen bilateral cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains, digital infrastructure, and defence research under the…

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India–Seychelles Relations: Key Outcomes of PM Modi’s Visit

  Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to Seychelles, during which both countries signed several agreements to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, defence, digital connectivity, development partnership, healthcare, capacity building, and blue economy. The visit also marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. Key Highlights of the…

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Project Hawk Eye mind map for UPSC Current Affairs 2026

Project Hawk Eye

Why in News? The Jammu & Kashmir Police has launched Project Hawk Eye, a technology-driven surveillance and security initiative, to strengthen security arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The project aims to provide seamless, round-the-clock monitoring of the pilgrimage route by integrating aerial surveillance, artificial intelligence (AI), facial recognition systems, CCTV networks, and…

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Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945

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…

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Breaking News: High Drama in Parliament as 131st Amendment Bill Fails to Clear Lok Sabha

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…

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M.A.N.A.V. VISION

The Prime Minister of India unveiled the M.A.N.A.V. vision at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting the country’s human-centered approach to governing Artificial Intelligence. M.A.N.A.V. Vision – India’s Human-Centric AI Framework What it is: M.A.N.A.V. (PM Narendra Modi’s Human-Centric AI Odyssey) is India’s guiding framework for the development and governance of Artificial Intelligence, designed…

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