Become IAS — AI based UPSC Prep

NEW Prabhat Khabar Mon 29 Jun 2026 07:54:33 PM

तीस्ता के बहाने चिकन-नेक के पास चीन की दस्तक, भारत की चिंता के बीच ड्रैगन का आया बयान

SUMMARY

बीजिंग में प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस के दौरान चीनी विदेश मंत्रालय के प्रवक्ता गुओ जियाकुन ने कहा- चीन बांग्लादेश की ‘तीस्ता नदी व्यापक उपचार और पुनर्वास परियोजना’ को अपना समर्थन देने के लिए पूरी तरह तैयार है. उन्होंने इसे आम जनता के आजीविका से जुड़ा एक बेहद महत्वपूर्ण प्रोजेक्ट बताया, जिसे ढाका (बांग्लादेश सरकार) बहुत अधिक महत्व देता है. चीनी प्रवक्ता ने कहा, चीन, बांग्लादेश के साथ अपनी विकास रणनीतियों में अधिक तालमेल बिठाने के लिए तैयार है.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 29 Jun 2026 07:44:06 PM

Why West Bengal’s New Law Is Called ‘Goonda Bill’: Is It Similar To UP Act? Explained

SUMMARY

Initial detention orders remain valid for 15 days unless ratified by the state government. Within three weeks, an Advisory Board chaired by a serving or retired High Court judge must review the grounds to determine if continued detention is justified. The bill extends the label of a habitual offender or “goonda" beyond violent criminals to include individuals who habitually commit, promote, or finance syndicate crimes.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II Polity & Governance

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 29 Jun 2026 06:32:50 PM

Delhi Approves New EV Policy: Only Electric Two-Wheelers From 2028, E-Autos Mandatory From 2027

SUMMARY

Transport Commissioner Niharika said buyers of electric vehicles will receive financial incentives of up to ₹30,000 for electric two-wheelers, ₹50,000 for electric autorickshaws and ₹1 lakh for N1 electric trucks. Additional incentives will also be offered to owners who scrap old vehicles while purchasing new electric ones. As part of the policy, Delhi plans to install 23,000 EV charging points across the city during the policy period.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Gadgets 360 Mon 29 Jun 2026 06:25:19 PM

Xiaomi, Apple, Google Reportedly Join Hands to Advance Qi 50W Wireless Charging Standard

SUMMARY

Xiaomi is said to have hosted a key industry meeting focused on the next generation of Qi wireless charging, bringing together Apple, Google, Huawei, and several other technology companies to advance the upcoming Qi 50W standard. The latest development could pave the way for future smartphones from multiple brands to support faster wireless charging through the same Qi-certified chargers and accessories.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW The Indian Express Mon 29 Jun 2026 06:17:21 PM

Ayodhya Bar Association refuses to represent the accused in Ram Temple funds case. Is this legal?

SUMMARY

The Ayodhya Bar Association on Monday (June 29) announced that none of its lawyers will defend the eight accused booked for the alleged embezzlement of funds for the Ram temple. The association said it would impose a Rs 5 lakh fine on lawyers if they represent them. This is not the first time that lawyers’ bar associations have passed such resolutions despite Supreme Court rulings stating they were “against all norms of the Constitution, the statute and professional ethics”.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Mains GS - IV Ethics & Morality

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Firstpost Mon 29 Jun 2026 04:27:41 PM

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei thanks PM Modi for Eid greetings, calls for stronger bilateral ties

SUMMARY

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Eid al-Adha greetings, while voicing confidence that the long-standing friendship between India and Iran will continue to grow. In a message addressed to the Indian Prime Minister, Mojtaba Khamenei thanked PM Modi for his greetings on the Islamic festival and extended his own best wishes to the Government and the people of India.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW The Times Of India Mon 29 Jun 2026 04:23:47 PM

Centre arms DRDO with new financial powers to fast-track next-gen weapons

SUMMARY

In a significant move to bolster India's indigenous defense capabilities, the Centre has armed the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with enhanced financial powers. This strategic delegation aims to drastically fast-track the development and procurement of next-generation weapons systems, crucial for maintaining a technological edge and achieving self-reliance under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Mains GS - III Defence & Security

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW The Hindu Mon 29 Jun 2026 03:57:48 PM

China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

SUMMARY

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarisation” as tensions with Tokyo continue to rise. Twenty Japanese entities, including multiple divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, have been placed on a control list, which prohibits Chinese and foreign exporters from selling to them dual-use items made in China. Dual-use items can be used for both civilian and military purposes.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations

Focus Area china Japan relations

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Mint Mon 29 Jun 2026 07:40:00 AM

Aarogya Setu 2.0 launch today: How India’s new digital health platform may cut healthcare costs

SUMMARY

Beyond Aarogya Setu 2.0, the government is also scheduled to launch the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), which aims to standardise health insurance claims between hospitals and insurers, as well as new health data standards and digital tools for healthcare providers. A back-end system to fast-track and standardize health insurance claims processing between private/public insurers and hospitals.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology

MCQs Mains Question

NEW The Indian Express Sun 28 Jun 2026 11:25:58 PM

June 2026 set to be fifth driest-ever since 1901; monsoon advance over parts of north likely in early July

SUMMARY

June was expected to bring 165.3 mm of rainfall, which is the long-period average, for the country as a whole. Since 1901, when rainfall records for India are available, June rainfall has been below 100 mm only for four years — 1905, 1926, 2009 and 2014. The driest June was in 2009 when India received just 87.5 mm rainfall. This year, until Sunday, the country has recorded only 85.2 mm rainfall.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW The Hindu Sun 28 Jun 2026 10:51:45 PM

Bangladesh's fugitive ex-PM says will return to Dhaka 'this year'

SUMMARY

Sheikh Hasina said the verdict against her was “part of an illegal, unconstitutional and politically motivated process”

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW Moneycontrol Sun 28 Jun 2026 09:09:42 PM

रेलवे गेटमैन से बने DSP! दिन में नौकरी रात में पढ़ाई...पहले ही प्रयास में पास ऐसे पास की BPSC की परीक्षा

SUMMARY

70वीं बिहार लोक सेवा आयोग (बीपीएससी) की परीक्षा में राजू कुमार पूरे राज्य में 72वीं रैंक हासिल की है। उनका चयन पुलिस उपाधीक्षक (डीएसपी) के पद पर हुआ। डीएसपी बनने से पहले राजू कुमार बिहार के रक्सौल में भारत-नेपाल सीमा के पास रेलवे गेट नंबर 33 पर गेटमैन की नौकरी करते थे। उनकी ड्यूटी रेलवे फाटक की देखभाल करना और हर मौसम में लंबे समय तक काम करना था। नौकरी की व्यस्तता के बावजूद उन्होंने अपनी पढ़ाई नहीं छोड़ी और बीपीएससी परीक्षा की तैयारी लगातार जारी रखी।

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For:

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW The Hindu Sun 28 Jun 2026 06:44:24 PM

Indian Army contingent to participate in Seychelles’ 50th Independence Day celebrations

SUMMARY

An Indian Army marching contingent will participate in the 50th National Day celebrations of Seychelles on June 29, marking the Golden Jubilee of the island nation's Independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event as the Guest of Honour, underscoring the close bilateral ties between the two countries. According to the Indian Army, the contingent comprises 32 personnel from the Assam Regiment and is led by Captain Aryan H. Deolekar.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts

NEW News 18 Hindi Sun 28 Jun 2026 06:00:31 PM

UPI Payments, Defence Cooperation: India, Seychelles Sign 19 Agreements During PM Modi's Visit

SUMMARY

India and Seychelles have signed 19 agreements spanning defence, maritime security, digital payments, healthcare, space cooperation and the Blue Economy, significantly expanding their strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the island nation. The agreements were signed following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in Victoria.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - II International Relations

MCQs Mains Question

NEW The Indian Express Sun 28 Jun 2026 04:05:41 PM

Baby humpback washes up at Mumbai’s Carter Road, dies despite rescue efforts

SUMMARY

Labourers working for Mumbai’s Bandra-Versova Sea Link project woke up to an unusual sight on Saturday morning as a baby humpback whale was found stranded between the rocks along the shores of Carter Road. The incident came to light around 6 am near Otters Club, where the Bandra-Versova Sea Link road work is underway. According to preliminary reports, the 26-foot-tall calf was alive and seen writhing as it lay on the rocky shores.

Read at Zinkpot →

Relevant For: Prelims Environment & Ecology

MCQs Mains Question Basic Concepts