Merchant Discount Rate (MDR): New UPI Framework 2026, How It Works, Who Pays and Why It Matters
Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) explained for UPSC and JKAS: understand the 2026 UPI MDR framework, 0.4% charge, ₹300 cap, P2P/P2M, small merchants, RBI, NPCI and digital-payment sustainability.
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Delhi CM Launches EV Policy 2.0
Explore Delhi's EV Policy 2.0, its key features, incentives, green industrial policy, and how it advances India's electric mobility transition for UPSC current affairs.
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Google India Tourism MoU & UPI in Greece Explained for UPSC
The Ministry of Tourism's MoU with Google India and the launch of UPI in Greece represent two major milestones in India's digital transformation. Learn how these initiatives strengthen tourism, Digital Public Infrastructure, fintech, and India's global…
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Sovereign AI for India’s Future: Building Technological Sovereignty in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Explore Sovereign AI, its importance for India's technological sovereignty, key pillars, government initiatives, challenges, and UPSC current affairs relevance.
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World’s First Hydrogen Production Facility Based on Copper–Chlorine Thermochemical Cycle Using Nuclear Heat
India has taken a significant step toward realizing it with the inauguration of the world's first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) Thermochemical Cycle using nuclear heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR).
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India’s Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) Maiden Test – UPSC/JKAS Current Affairs [2025]
Introduction – Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) On August 23, 2025, India achieved a landmark defense milestone with the successful maiden flight tests of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha.…
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National Space Day 2025: ISRO’s Legacy, India’s Space Diplomacy & Security Strategy
Introduction August 23rd, celebrated as National Space Day, marks a milestone in India’s scientific journey and its growing stature in the global space order. The date commemorates Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing on the Moon in 2023, a feat that…
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Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 – Key Highlights for UPSC/JKAS Aspirants
Introduction to the DPDP Rules, 2025 In January 2025, the Government of India released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 under the broader framework of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). These rules aim to…
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Mixopathy Debate in India – Health Ethics & Policy Issues
In recent years, the term “Mixopathy” has stirred debate within the Indian medical community and policy circles. It has been a trending topic in both parliamentary discussions and medical ethics debates, making it relevant for UPSC CSE and…
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