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UK RECOGNISES INDIA’S CARBON CREDIT TRADING SCHEME WHY IN THE NEWS ? The United Kingdom has recognised India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) as a qualifying overseas carbon-pricing mechanism under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulations.The recognition is expected to reduce effective CBAM liability on Indian exports, improving their competitiveness in the UK market. …
Read MoreNICOTINE POUCHES POSE A GROWING REGULATORY CHALLENGE WHY IN THE NEWS ? ICMR-NICPR research found nicotine pouches entering Indian cities through online platforms, hookah shops and delivery services.The issue has gained urgency after a WHO warning in May 2026. Their legal status remains unclear, as existing tobacco, drug and e-cigarette laws may not directly cover …
Read MoreANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE RAISES INDIA’S HEALTHCARE BURDEN WHY IN THE NEWS ? ICMR’s AMR surveillance study across 20 tertiary-care hospitals found that carbapenem-resistant bacterial infections are associated with higher mortality and antibiotic costs.The study examined 150,336 hospitalised patients, highlighting the need for stronger infection prevention, timely diagnosis and antimicrobial stewardship. CARBAPENEM RESISTANCE: RISING CLINICAL THREAT: Study …
Read MoreSWACHH VAYU SURVEY 2026 RANKS INDIA’S CLEANEST CITIES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 rankings were announced in New Delhi, assessing cities on interventions aimed at improving air quality. Lucknow secured first position among million-plus cities, followed by Indore and Jabalpur, while improved municipal wards were also recognised for the first time. …
Read MoreLITERACY AS FOUNDATION FOR A DEVELOPED INDIA WHY IN THE NEWS ? International Literacy Day: Education Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted literacy’s transformative role in expanding knowledge, opportunities and empowerment.He called for renewed efforts to ensure inclusive learning, stressing that an educated and empowered citizenry is essential for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat. LITERACY AND …
Read MoreTHE INCONGRUITY OF CASTE AND SCIENCE Syllabus: GS-2: Laws and regulations Government Policies and Interventions Society and social order Why in the News? A caste-based poster reportedly appeared at IIT Mandi, assigning hereditary social roles to Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. The incident raises a deeper question about the compatibility of caste hierarchy with scientific …
Read MoreBRICS Faces Internal Challenges Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, India’s 18th BRICS Summit offers an opportunity to restore cohesion, protect consensus, and revive global institutional reform. It can also prevent geopolitical capture and strengthen practical cooperation among members. Introduction BRICS began as a platform for emerging economies seeking …
Read MoreDOES INFLATION TARGETING WORK IN INDIA? Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and Interventions GS-3 : Inflation and inflation targeting Why in the News? India has completed a decade of its formal Inflation Targeting (IT) framework, under which the RBI targets 4% CPI inflation within a ±2% tolerance band. Recent research questions its effectiveness, arguing that India’s …
Read MoreRajasthan High Court Controversy Syllabus GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, reports about Justice Sandeep Mehta’s three letters seeking Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma’s immediate transfer have raised serious concerns about judicial accountability and institutional trust across India’s higher judicial system. Introduction Reports about serious allegations against Rajasthan High Court’s Acting …
Read MoreMANIPUR NRC DEMAND DEEPENS DEBATE OVER DEMOGRAPHY AND DELIMITATION WHY IN THE NEWS? The Union Government deferred the 2027 Census in Manipur amid demands from Meitei and Naga groups for an NRC exercise before the Census.The issue has renewed debates over citizenship, migration, displacement, demographic change and political representation in the conflict-affected State. NRC DEMAND, …
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