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1. International Relations: India-US Sanctions and Russia Current Issue: A new U.S. bill empowers the president to levy tariffs of up to 500% on nations purchasing oil or uranium from Russia. Impact on India: India already faces a 25% tariff on certain goods, but this bill provides the US administration with the discretion to increase these penalties significantly. The primary objective of the US is to pressure India to "zero out" its Russian oil imports. Background: This

These are the detailed notes from the daily news analysis for 8th January 2026, based on the editorial and news excerpts provided. 1. Indian Economy: GDP Growth and Trends GDP Growth Forecast: The government has estimated the real GDP growth at 7.4% for the current fiscal year (2025-26). Historical Trends: A review of growth from 2012-13 to the present shows no fixed pattern of consistent increase or decrease; for example, growth was negative during the 2020-21 pandemic

1. Economy, Trade & Regulatory Framework China’s Ban on Dual-Use Goods to Japan China has imposed restrictions on the export of  dual-use goods  to the Japanese military amid rising  trade tensions . What are Dual-Use Goods? Dual-use items include  goods, software, and technologies  that have both  civilian and military applications , such as: Rare earth elements Semiconductors Advanced sensors Drone components 👉 These materials are widely used in  commercial electronics  

18 November 2025 The Hindu And AIR news analysis - Deaflympics, IIT Mumbai new technology, Sikkim First organic state

17 November 2025 The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for Upsc and other exams, we discuss senkaku islands, precision therapeutics, shipbuilding

News Analysis for 16th November 2025, TB Burden on India, Turing Patterns, Pakistan 27th Amendment , Satellite Spoofing etc

Lead Editorial of the Day Flexible Inflation Targeting Great Nicobar Project and Associated Issues Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules, 2025 Background and Context :- Union government notified large parts of the DPDP Act, 2023 to establish a legal framework for personal data protection. Implements the Supreme Court’s 2017 K.S. Puttaswamy judgment upholding the fundamental right to privacy. Draft DPDP Rules were circulated in January 2025 and fina

Editorial Analysis of the Day Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order Prelims and Mains Specific News Articles Pakistan’s New Constitutional Amendment: A Shift in Power Pakistan’s Parliament has approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment , a move that significantly reshapes the country’s political and military balance. Passed with a two-thirds majority, the amendment strengthens the military establishment while reducing democratic and judicial oversight. Lifetime Immu

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12 November 2025 Daily Current Affairs 12 November 2025 Daily Current Affairs INA was not founded by Subhas Bose; he took up the reins only later, claims new book The news is about a new history book that challenges the popular belief that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Indian National Army (INA) . The book claims he only took over the leadership much later. Detailed Claims 1. The Core Challenge New Claim: The book, ‘The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II’

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1. Multiple Countries Investigate Indian Spice Brands over Ethylene Oxide Contamination Singapore, Hong Kong, U.S. and others are...