India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile.

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Agni-5 Ballistic Missile Test 2025: Key Facts & UPSC Notes Why is it in News? India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile on August 20, 2025, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The test was conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) under ope...

FTA with EAEU

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FTA with EAEU Why in News? India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to begin negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This step is significant as it comes at a time when the U.S. is pressuring India to reduce its economic ties with Russia. What is E...

S&P upgrades India’s Rating

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S&P upgrades India’s Rating On 14th August 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating from BBB− (lowest investment grade) to BBB, with a stable outlook. This is India’s first upgrade by S&P in 18 years, reflecting improved macroeconomic stability, fiscal consolidatio...

GST REFORMS 2025

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GST REFORMS 2025 Why in News? On 15th August 2025, the Government of India announced a major restructuring of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), termed as “GST 2.0”. What is GST? Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a destination-based indirect tax, launched on 1 July 2017, subsuming central and state tax...

India’s proposed Export Promotion Mission (2025)

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India’s proposed Export Promotion Mission (2025) Why in News? The Government of India is set to launch a ₹20,000 crore Export Promotion Mission aimed at cushioning Indian exporters from the adverse impact of recent U.S. tariff hikes and boosting competitivenes in global markets. Context In August 20...