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THUCYDIDES TRAP Why is this in the news? During a high-level summit in Beijing (May 2026), Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump about something called the: “Thucydides
OMAN & INDIA TRADE VIA STRATEGIC PORTS Why is this in the news? Oman’s key ports—Sohar and Salalah—are playing an important role in: helping India export food items to Gulf
INDIA BRAZIL TRADE PACT EXPANSION WITH MERCOSUR Why is this in the news? India and Brazil have agreed to expand their existing trade agreement with MERCOSUR, a major South American
FUEL PRICES INCREASED Background India is currently facing an energy and economic challenge because of the ongoing conflict in West Asia (Middle East). Rising tensions in the region have pushed
PM MODI’S UAE & EUROPE TOUR Background Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a five-nation foreign tour on 15 May 2026. Countries Included: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netherlands Norway Sweden Italy
BLENDING OF ORGANIC MANURE WITH FERTILIZERS Why in News The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has recommended a mandatory 10% blending of fermented organic manure (FOM) with chemical fertilizers by 2030.
SEHAT MISSION Why in News Union Ministers Shri JP Nadda and Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the SEHAT Mission in New Delhi on 11 May 2026. The mission is a
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY Why in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of National Technology Day on 11 May 2026. He recalled the historic Pokhran-II nuclear
UK ARMY’S PARACHUTE MISSION TO TRISTAN DA CUNHA AMID HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAK Why in News The British Army conducted a rare parachute-based humanitarian medical missionto the remote island of Tristan da
HEZBOLLAH USING FIBRE OPTIC DRONES Why in News? Hezbollah is reportedly using fiber-optic drones in attacksagainst Israel. These drones are difficult to stop because they cannot be easily jammed through
