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Review of India’s Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) Framework Background India’s Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework—targeting 4% inflation with a ±2% band —expires in March 2026 . RBI released a discussion paper seeking views on: Headline vs core inflation Acceptable inflation level Whether the inflation band should change Since adoption in 2016, inflation has remained largely range-bound , even during multiple shocks. Why Inflation Control Matters High inflation

Credits : The Hindu Editorial Recent announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump on resuming nuclear tests have added fresh uncertainty to an already fragile framework. Nuclear Stockpiles and Non-Proliferation: A Brief Overview:- Global nuclear arsenals have reduced from 65,000 weapons (late 1970s) to less than 12,500 today . The number of nuclear-armed states has remained at nine , far below earlier fears of two dozen. These nine include five nuclear-weapon states under t

Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth Credits : The Hindu Newspaper Editorials What the Editorial Is About The editorial discusses how Google choosing Andhra Pradesh for its biggest AI data centre outside California has sparked a friendly rivalry among States. It uses this moment to show how India has shifted from the old Delhi-controlled system of investment to a new era where States actively compete to attract industries. This State-level competition, the edit

British universities plan to open campuses in India, offering new opportunities but raising concerns about quality, investment, and student

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Indian Administrative Service (IAS): A Need for Reform The Puja Khedkar Case and Its...

India-US Relations: A Year Later Strong Foundation, Recent Hiccups The India-US relationship has grown significantly in the past 25...

Andhra Pradesh Demands Special Category Status (SCS) History of the Dispute The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014 divided the...

Source: The Hindu All About Heat: From Powering Machines to Causing Climate Change What is Heat? Heat is a form of energy related to the...

Source: The Hindu Is the Dollar's Dominance at Risk? The US Undermines its Own Currency Attacks on the legal system following Trump's...

Low-Cost MRI Scanner Makes Diagnostics More Accessible MRI Scans Explained: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans use strong magnetic...

Walking on Eggshells in International Diplomacy: International diplomacy often involves delicate handling of trade and commerce issues....

Source: The Hindu The story so far: The NDA won the Lok Sabha elections with 293 seats and 43.3% vote share. The opposition bloc INDIA...

Source: The Hindu Editorial Informal Waste Pickers and the Global Plastics Treaty The Problem: Global plastic waste production is...

Special Category Status (SCS) Overview Introduction and Purpose Introduced by the Fifth Finance Commission in 1969. Aimed at aiding...

Source: - THE HINDU India's TB Elimination Goal Faces Challenges India’s goal to rapidly reduce TB morbidity and mortality by 2025 has...

Explained: - By Indian Express Can Coalition Governments Derail Economic Reforms in India? Coalition Government Dynamics in India Formed...

Source: - The Hindu Newspaper Editorial Challenges and solutions in Indian healthcare Cost considerations and rising disparities Rising...

The Tussle Between Judiciary and Legislature Over Property Rights in India A Fundamental Right Under Attack The right to property was...

India's Space Sector Takes Off: Private Companies Launch Rockets Successful Launches by Private Companies: Agnikul Cosmos launched its...

History of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Formation of Andhra State: In 1953, Prime Minister Nehru agreed to create Andhra State from...