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New Tobacco Tax Regime To Begin February Why in the News? The Union Finance Ministry has notified a revised tobacco taxation framework, effective February 1, ending the GST compensation cess, revising GST slabs, and introducing a new dedicated cess to align with public health goals and ensure predictable security funding. This move reflects a growing …
Read MoreSupreme Court Clarifies Limits Of Cruelty Allegations Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that mere financial or monetary dominance of a husband over his wife does not amount to cruelty under criminal law unless accompanied by specific mental or physical harm, cautioning against misuse of criminal litigation. This ruling draws parallels to the …
Read MoreAndhra Pradesh Revises Prohibited Land Registration Rules Why in the News? The Andhra Pradesh government has removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, aiming to protect farmers’ rights, reduce litigation, and provide long-pending relief to genuine landowners. This decision reflects a growing trend towards environmental democracy …
Read MoreAncient Marathi Texts Affirm Savannas’ Ecological Antiquity Why in News? A new study published in People and Nature uses medieval Marathi literature and oral traditions to show that savannas in western Maharashtra are ancient ecosystems, not degraded forests, urging conservation policies to recognise their ecological and cultural legitimacy. This research highlights the importance of considering …
Read MoreE-Bill Platform Digitises Fertiliser Subsidy Governance Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has launched an E-Bill System to digitally process fertiliser subsidies worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, auditability, and reduce fraud and delays in subsidy disbursement. This system could potentially be extended to manage environmental …
Read MoreBulgaria Joins Eurozone, Adopts Euro Currency Officially Why in the News? On January 1, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. The move marks a major milestone in Bulgaria’s EU integration, with a short transition period allowing parallel circulation of the lev. This transition, reminiscent of the process for obtaining …
Read MoreWhy Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Remains Elusive Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The global debate on phasing out fossil fuels resurfaced after COP30 negotiations, where explicit phase-out commitments were avoided despite reaffirming the Paris Agreement goals. Divergences between developed and developing …
Read MoreBetween India and the EU: A Carbon Gap and the FTA Bridge Syllabus GS 2 ● India-EU ● Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Why in the News The article highlights how India’s election regulations lag behind digital campaigning realities. Using the Bihar Assembly election as a case study, it shows that third-party actors outspend official parties, …
Read MoreInflation Fury Fuels Widespread Protests Across Iran Why in the News? Iran is witnessing nationwide protests for the third consecutive day due to soaring inflation and currency collapse, prompting government outreach, leadership changes in the central bank, and attracting international attention, including reactions from the US and Israel. These events highlight the need for robust …
Read MorePathGennie Software Boosts India’s Drug Discovery Capabilities Why in the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology has developed PathGennie, a new open-source software to accelerate drug discovery by accurately predicting how drugs detach from protein targets, strengthening India’s push towards computational biology and indigenous innovation. This development aligns with the growing emphasis on obtaining …
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