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Gaza Strip

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  1. Gaza strip is a narrow piece of land located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea
  2. It is bordered by Israel to the east and north, and Egypt to the southwest. 
  3. It is ranked as the third most densely populated in the world with a population of 2 million in just 365 square kilometers of land area.
  4. It is one of the two Palestinian territories, alongside the West Bank.
  5. The area has been governed by the political and militant Islamist group Hamas since 2007 and has been under blockade since then.

Exercise IBSAMAR-IX (2026)

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash has been deployed to South Africa to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise (IBSAMAR-IX). About Exercise IBSAMAR
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The Swachh Bharat Mission–Grameen (SBM-G) has evolved from a toilet-construction programme into a broader community-led sanitation movement focused on behavioural change, waste management an
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Rising Household Debt in India

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Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)

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India’s Shift Towards Deterrence by Punishment

​Why in News? At DefCon 2026, India’s Defence Minister outlined a shift in the country’s national security doctrine. He cautioned against the “perimeter fallacy” and h
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Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026

Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organised Swachh Vayu Diwas 2026 on the occasion of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annu
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Decentralised Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector

Why in News? The Decentralised Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector has gained attention because of its progress in expanding local-level grain storage capacity and strengthening agricu
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Geothermal Energy in India

Why in News? The Government of India’s push for geothermal energy development has brought renewed attention to India’s geothermal potential. This follows the notification of the Nat
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National Medical Commission (NMC)

Why in News? The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently proposed a Unique Identification (UID) system for doctors, which would allow doctors to practise across India without requiring separ
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India–Belgium Relations

Why in News? The Belgian Prime Minister’s September 2026 visit to India strengthened bilateral ties through the India–Belgium Joint Statement, the Investment Fast-Track Mechanism, a
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