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ZIMBABWE BEGINS PROCESS TO JOIN BRICS NEW DEVELOPMENT BANK Why in News? Zimbabwe has officially started negotiations to become a member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). Zimbabwe’s Finance
SUPREME COURT JUDGE STRENGTH Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a proposal to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of
INDIAN OCEAN DIALOGUE Why in News India hosted the 10th edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD-10) in New Delhi on 07–08 May 2026. The theme of the dialogue was:
OLD AGE PENSION UNDER NSAP Why in News A recent evaluation study commissioned by the Union Ministry of Rural Development has found that the Centre’s fixed old age pension under
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.
