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India Nears $450 Million BrahMos Missile Export Deals

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

India is close to finalising major export agreements to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia, with the combined value of the potential deals estimated at about ₹4,000 crore (≈ US $450 million). One-liner: India is set to sign BrahMos missile export deals with Vietnam and Indonesia worth about $450 million. These prospective […]

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Air India AI171 Crash and Supreme Court Petition Explained

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Background and Context Air India flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad in June 2025, killing all but one of the 260 people on board and on the ground. It was India’s deadliest aviation accident in recent years and the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Public attention initially focused on a […]

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Kavach Train Protection System Installed on 2000 km of Rail Network

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

India’s indigenous train protection system Kavach has now been installed on over 2,000 km of the Indian Railways network, reflecting a rapid rollout across critical routes. The information was shared by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha, indicating strong progress in enhancing rail safety infrastructure. One-liner: Kavach has been deployed on over 2,000 […]

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Indian Army Awards ₹500 crore Drone Contract to Pune PSU

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

The Indian Army has granted a ₹500 crore contract to a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) in Pune to manufacture military drones/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Indian armed forces. One-liner: Indian Army awards ₹500 crore drone manufacturing contract to a Pune defence PSU. This move is part of India’s strategic push for indigenous defence production […]

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India Boosts Attack and Maritime Helicopter Capabilities

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

The Indian Army is set to receive the final three Apache AH-64 attack helicopters from the United States, completing delivery under a long-pending procurement agreement. Simultaneously, the Indian Navy will commission its second squadron of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters this week, strengthening its anti-submarine warfare capability. One-liner: Army gets three Apache attack

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India–Bangladesh Border Fencing and the West Bengal Question Explained

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

India shares a long and complex land border with Bangladesh, stretching across multiple states in eastern and northeastern India. This border plays a critical role in national security, migration control, and cross-border crime prevention. Over the years, the Union government has pursued an extensive border fencing programme along the India–Bangladesh boundary. However, a

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Cabinet Approves Bill to Raise FDI in Insurance to 100%

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to raise Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%, allowing complete foreign ownership in insurance companies operating in India. One-liner: Cabinet clears proposal to allow 100% FDI in India’s insurance sector. The move is part of broader economic reforms aimed at attracting long-term […]

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RBI Buys $5.5 Billion Bonds to Inject Liquidity

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has purchased government bonds worth $5.5 billion in the open market, marking its first bond auction since May. One-liner: RBI bought $5.5 billion worth of government bonds to inject liquidity into the system. This move signals a shift toward active liquidity management as the central bank seeks to ensure adequate […]

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Indian Navy Chief Visits Brazil to Deepen Defence Cooperation

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Chief of the Indian Navy is on an official visit to Brazil to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between the two maritime nations. The visit focuses on enhancing naval collaboration, strategic engagement, and defence-industrial cooperation in line with India’s expanding global defence outreach. One-liner: Indian Navy Chief’s Brazil visit aims to deepen

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EduPulse Current Affairs MCQ Paper – 1st Week December 2025

By Editor - News Desk December 9, 2025

This MCQ practice set is part of the EduPulse Standard Plan, designed to help aspirants prepare for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC examinations. The questions are based on the most relevant national and international developments of the week, covering economy, defence, strategy, and governance. The aim is to build awareness of current […]