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MP ADPO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: SET D Answer Key, Question Paper Review and Next Stage

The Madhya Pradesh Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (MP ADPO) Preliminary Examination 2026 was conducted on 1 November 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check the StudyIQ Judiciary answer key for SET D, along with the detailed...

NVS-03 Satellite: NavIC Revival, Features, Importance, and Challenges

India's space navigation capabilities have received a significant boost with the launch of NVS-03, ISRO's third second-generation navigation satellite. The mission is important for strengthening India's indigenous Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), which has faced repeated technical challenges, particularly atomic...

Punjab Drug Crisis: Causes, Drug Trafficking, Government Measures and Solutions

Punjab Drug Crisis has once again become a major concern following suspected overdose deaths and violence linked to illegal drug sales. Recently, 35-year-old Daljit Singh died of a suspected overdose, while activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead on October...

Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme 2026: Objectives, Features and Significance

Context The Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme. Implementation period: 2026 to 2033–34. The scheme aims to develop India as a global hub for sports goods manufacturing and exports. About the Scheme Ministry: Ministry of Youth...

Digital Arrest Fraud in India: Supreme Court Directions, Causes and Prevention

Digital arrest fraud has emerged as one of India's most alarming forms of cybercrime. Fraudsters impersonate police officers, CBI officials, judges and other government authorities to threaten victims with fabricated allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking and other serious offences....

E100 Flex-Fuel Vehicles in India: Meaning, Features, Benefits and Challenges

Context MoRTH amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989. The change legally allows testing, certification and commercial rollout of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) that run on blends up to E100. About E100 and FFVs E100: A biofuel of nearly 100%...

IUCN Coral Reef Assessment 2026: Key Findings, Threats, Importance and Conservation Measures

Context  The IUCN released its first global assessment of coral reefs under the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems. It was released at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17), Yerevan, Armenia. It warns that nearly all shallow-water reefs face a very high...

K9 Vajra Howitzer: Features, Range, Indigenous Content and Defence Significance

Context The Ministry of Defence gave in-principle approval (Acceptance of Necessity, AoN) to buy 300+ more K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers. The estimated cost is over ₹20,000 crore. About K9 Vajra Nature: A 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer. It has...

Immersive Technologies in India: Applications, AVGC-XR Ecosystem, Government Initiatives and Challenges

Context  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is expanding India's AVGC-XR ecosystem with ₹250 crore for Content Creator Labs in 15,500 institutions and the new IICT Mumbai. Immersive technologies (VR, AR and MR) blend the physical and virtual worlds, and...

Food Colouring: Types, Banned Dyes, FSSAI Rules and Health Risks

Context The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) issued guidelines against the widespread use of banned industrial dyes in street foods. About Food Colouring Nature: Any dye, pigment or chemical added to food or drink to give, boost...