Q1. India and New Zealand have wound up Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks to boost bilateral trade. Which of the following are typical objectives of an FTA? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 2 and 4 only(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Answer: […]
What to read in Indian Express23 December 2025 S. No. Headline / Topic Page GS Paper & Syllabus Link Core Focus / Exam Relevance 1 India–New Zealand wrap up FTA talks, aim to double trade in five years 1 GS-2: International Relations – Bilateral & Regional Groupings Trade diplomacy, Indo-Pacific engagement, export diversification 2 Mining […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper23 December 2025 S. No. Headline / Topic Page GS Paper & Syllabus Link Core Focus / Exam Relevance 1 India–New Zealand wind up FTA talks, set to boost trade 1 GS-2: International Relations – Bilateral & Regional Groupings India–Pacific outreach, trade diversification, strategic economic diplomacy 2 Putin’s visit […]
Q1. India stated that it is keeping a close watch on developments in Bangladesh. This approach best reflects which of the following principles of India’s neighbourhood policy? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: […]
What to read in Indian Express22 December 2025 1. Tiger conservation model must be science-based, says Minister 2. How transfusion safety gaps put thalassaemia patients at HIV risk 3. Done with ‘donkey’ route to US, Haryana youth say Germany safer path to future 4. Curbing elephant deaths on tracks needs blend of infra, tech 5. […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper22 December 2025 1. Keeping a close watch on Bangladesh events: India 2. President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works 3. CM pitches reliable public transport as solution to pollution 4. Winter is behind 5. Beyond the optics 6. The bulldozed demolition […]
Q1. India signed a trade pact with Oman allowing duty-free exports. Such agreements primarily aim to achieve which of the following? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 2 and 4 only(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Answer: (a) Explanation:Trade pacts mainly seek to […]
What to read in Indian Express19 December 2025 1. Looking to expand market access, India inks free trade pact with Oman 2. No respite in sight, Delhi AQI worsens, likely to turn ‘severe’ over weekend 3. How to separate BS VI-compliant private vehicles from the older ones 4. Domestic market stagnant, Japan’s mega banks set […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper19 December 2025 1. India signs trade pact with Oman for duty-free exports 2. Consider ‘ground realities’ in various States, SC tells EC 3. AAP credits governance for Punjab rural poll victory; Oppn. alleges power abuse 4. Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles 5. A gamble […]
Q1. The Lok Sabha passed a Bill allowing privatisation in the nuclear energy sector. Consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:India’s nuclear sector has been dominated by the public sector because of strategic, […]