06Jan 2026

SC Questions Telangana Polavaram Plea

SC QUESTIONS MAINTAINABILITY OF TELANGANA PLEA ON POLAVARAM PROJECT Why in the News? Judicial scrutiny: The Supreme Court of India raised doubts over the maintainability of Telangana’s writ petition against the Polavaram-Banakacherla/Nallamalasagar Link Project, questioning whether proper environmental clearance had been obtained. Inter-state dispute: The case involves competing claims over Godavari river waters between Telangana …

06Jan 2026

E.Coli Crisis: Indore Water Epidemic

E. COLI CONTAMINATION SPARKS WATERBORNE DISEASE EPIDEMIC IN INDORE Why in the News? Health emergency: An outbreak of waterborne diseases in Indore has been declared an epidemic, claiming at least 10 lives, highlighting the urgent need for a pollution-free environment. Test findings: Over 50% of groundwater samples from Bhagirathpura locality tested positive for E. coli …

06Jan 2026

ICG Commissions Samudra Pratap PCV

INDIAN COAST GUARD COMMISSIONS INDIGENOUS POLLUTION CONTROL VESSEL SAMUDRA PRATAP Why in the News? Major induction: Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously designed pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, in Goa, marking a significant step towards a pollution free environment in coastal areas. Aatmanirbhar push: The vessel has over 70% indigenous content, marking …

06Jan 2026

Southern States Gain IT FDI Share 2026

SOUTHERN STATES GAIN SHARE AS IT-LED FDI RISES Why in the News? FDI surge: India received $35.2 billion FDI in H1 FY26, an 18% rise over the same period last year, highlighting the need for robust environmental clearance processes to support sustainable growth. IT boost: FDI inflows into the IT sector doubled to $9 billion, …

06Jan 2026

OECD Global Minimum Tax Pact Finalized

OECD FINALISES PACT ON GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX Why in the News? Global agreement: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) finalised a pact on the 15% global minimum corporate tax, addressing concerns similar to those raised in environmental clearance processes. US carve-out: The deal exempts US-based multinationals from additional foreign taxes under the framework, …

06Jan 2026

Shanti Bill & India’s Nuclear Shift

SHANTI BILL AND INDIA’S NUCLEAR TURN Syllabus: GS-3: ● Infrastructure : Energy ● Growth and Development Why in the News? Parliament has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy in India (SHANTI) Bill, opening India’s nuclear sector to private participation. The move aims to boost energy security and clean baseload power, but has …

06Jan 2026

US-India Parallel Diplomacy

THE PARALLEL TRACK IN INDIA–US TIES Syllabus: GS-3: ● India and its neighbourhood relations ● Bilateral relations Why in the News? In 2025, despite strained political signalling, trade frictions, and the postponement of the Quad Leaders’ Summit, India–U.S. relations remain resilient. Deepening defence, technology, and institutional cooperation, reflected in high-level ministerial visits and long-term agreements, …

05Jan 2026

Energy Transition Needs Systemic Reforms

ENERGY TRANSITION NEEDS SYSTEMIC REFORMS Syllabus: GS-3: Infrastructure : Energy Growth and Development Why in the News? India has crossed 180 GW of renewable energy capacity, making solar and wind among the cheapest power sources. However, rising renewable penetration has exposed deep structural weaknesses in distribution companies, tariff design, and wholesale electricity markets, shifting the …

03Jan 2026

Urban India’s Climate Crisis | GS3 UPSC

Urban India’s Climate Challenge Syllabus GS 3: Urbanisation Why in the News? Recently, COP30 held in Belem, Brazil, placed waste circularity at the core of climate action, committing global funds to reduce methane emissions and urging cities to treat waste as a resource. Introduction Urban waste management has emerged as a defining challenge for India’s …

03Jan 2026

National Food Security Act 2013 | GS2 UPSC

The National Food Security Act, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population through Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories, with special focus on pregnant women and lactating mothers. The Act ensures 75% rural and 50% urban coverage with fixed quotas – 35 kg/household/month for AAY and 5 kg/person/month for …

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