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SCAN Brain Network Discovery Offers Hope Parkinson’s Treatment Why in the News ? A recent study has identified a new brain network called SCAN (Somatic Cognitive Action Network) linked to Parkinson’s disease, offering potential for improved therapies like targeted transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which showed reduced symptoms in early clinical trials. Discovery of SCAN and …
Read MoreProposed IT Rule Changes Raise Free Speech Concerns Why in the News ? The Union government has proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, allowing takedown notices to individual social media users, raising concerns about free speech, censorship, and safe harbour protections, with digital rights groups warning of expanding executive control over online content. Much …
Read MoreNew J&K Divisions Bill Triggers Political Debate Why in the News ? A proposed Bill in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seeks creation of Pir Panjal and Chenab Valley divisions along with 16 new districts, sparking debate over administrative efficiency, regional imbalance, and political implications amid competing narratives of decentralisation and regional identity. The reorganisation …
Read MoreMeasles Outbreak in Bangladesh Highlights Immunisation System Failure Why in the News ? A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has caused at least 38 child deaths, exposing critical gaps in vaccination coverage, healthcare infrastructure, and rising malnutrition, raising concerns about resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in South Asia. Causes and Spread of Measles Outbreak: Rising fatalities: …
Read MoreIBC Amendments Aim Faster Debt Resolution Framework Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing major reforms such as creditor-initiated processes, group insolvency, and cross-border mechanisms to strengthen India’s insolvency framework and improve resolution efficiency while ensuring compliance with environmental clearance requirements and other …
Read MoreON THE IMPLICATIONS OF EUTHANASIA Syllabus: GS 2: Health- Government policies and interventions. Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026) reaffirmed the right to die with dignity under Article 21, allowing withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration (CANH). This marks a significant evolution in India’s …
Read MoreHPV Vaccination Drive Marks Public Health Milestone Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Related to Women, Health Why in the News ? India has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme to prevent cervical cancer, marking a major step in public health. Backed by long-term research and global evidence, the initiative aims to significantly reduce future cancer …
Read MoreNew Butterfly Species Named After Zubeen Garg Why in the News ? A new butterfly species, Euthalia zubeengargi, has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh and named after Assamese icon Zubeen Garg. The finding highlights India’s rich biodiversity and raises concerns about conservation due to the species’ rare and localised presence. Discovery and Scientific Significance: A …
Read MoreON CLIMATE CHANGE, INDIA HAS A GOOD STORY TO TELL Why in the News? India announced its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) on March 25 for the 2030–2035 period. These commitments are part of its obligations under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (2015). The update signals India’s enhanced climate targets and long-term strategy amid …
Read MoreGulf War Dynamics Reshape Regional Power Balance Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News ? The ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran and evolving responses of Gulf nations like UAE and Saudi Arabia have reshaped West Asian geopolitics. Rising tensions …
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