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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicPatna University

Topic: Patna University

Patna University’s lottery appointment tries to fix nepotism. It isn’t just a Bihar problem

Some see the appointment of principals through a lottery as a progressive step that can shake up Bihar’s higher education that has remained in a state of comatose since the late 1980s.

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Budget 2026 didn’t address a critical issue—promoting MSME exports & keeping input costs high

Administrative efficiency and targeted schemes can ease frictions, but they cannot offset the competitiveness loss from expensive imported intermediates.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.