Breaking Globe & India in 60 Secs
🇮🇳 India’s 6.8–7.2% GDP forecast → Economic Survey projects robust growth for 2026-27 amid global uncertainties.
🇮🇳 Beating Retreat marks Republic finale → Armed forces display discipline & heritage at Vijay Chowk ceremony.
🇮🇳 Plane crash mourned in Maharashtra → Deputy CM and others die; state honours and national grief.
🌍 Gold prices retreat after record highs → Profit-taking trims prices amid market volatility.
🌍 Global markets wobble on geopolitical risk → Stocks slip as Iran-U.S. tensions and volatility hit sentiment.
🌍 MoU for AI school at IIM Ahmedabad → $11.5M endowment for AI school boosts India’s innovation ecosystem.
⚡ Apple sees strong sales growth → Asia demand rebound lifts forecasts, signaling tech sector resilience.
🧠 GK Insight:
These developments span economy, geopolitics, tech, markets and national celebrations — perfect fodder for Prelims facts and Mains analytical angles on growth, global risk, and India’s soft power narrative.
❓ Engagement Question:
Which topic is most likely to be asked in UPSC Prelims — Economic Survey growth forecast 📈, Beating Retreat symbolism 🇮🇳, or global market risk 🌍?