The Finance Minister of India, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on 1st February 2026 (9th Consecutive Budget). Here are the Key Highlights of the Budget: ABOUT UNION
SYLLABUS GS-1: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various
SYLLABUS GS-3: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Context: Recently, researchers at IIT Kanpur mapped the magnetic field inside the Sun for
India Submits Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges for UNESCO World Heritage Status Context: Recently, India submitted the nomination dossier of Meghalaya’s living root bridges, titled “Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Chrai Cultural
SYLLABUS GS-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Context: Ahead of World Wetlands Day on February 2, two wetlands have been included as wetlands of international importance in the Ramsar
SYLLABUS GS-1: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues; Social Empowerment. GS-2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Context: In a landmark ruling
SYLLABUS GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has
SYLLABUS GS-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources; Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of
SYLLABUS GS-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Disaster and Disaster Management. Context: The report, titled Climate Risks and Insurance for India’s Infrastructure and prepared by Climate Trends, finds that climate
SYLLABUS GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: Recently, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in both