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Merit Prevails Over Quota In Unreserved Posts: SC Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that reservation cannot bar meritorious reserved-category candidates from selection to unreserved posts, reaffirming that open category vacancies must be filled purely on merit, irrespective of caste, class, or gender. This decision, rooted in environmental jurisprudence principles, emphasizes the importance …
Read MoreIndustrial Output Surges to Two-Year High Why in the News? India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose sharply to 6.7% in November, marking a two-year high, driven by strong manufacturing and mining recovery, even as electricity generation continued to remain weak. This growth comes amid ongoing efforts to balance industrial development with environmental concerns, including …
Read MoreTelecom Security Certification Regime Gets Two-Year Extension Why in the News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the Pro Tem Security Certification Scheme by two years from January 1, 2026, to ease industry transition towards mandatory telecom equipment security certification and reduce compliance burdens. This extension, reminiscent of retrospective environmental clearances in other sectors, …
Read MoreVBSA Bill Risks Widening Inequalities In Higher Education Syllabus: GS-2: Education , Welfare Schemes , Issues Related to Children , Human Resource , Skill Development , Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament, proposes replacing the UGC, AICTE and NCTE with a …
Read MorePresident Murmu Sails Aboard Indigenous Submarine INS Vaghsheer Why in the News? President Droupadi Murmu undertook a historic sortie aboard the Indian Navy’s indigenously-built Kalvari-class submarine INS Vaghsheer at Karwar, highlighting India’s naval self-reliance, indigenous defence capabilities and close civil–military engagement. This event also underscores the importance of environmental considerations in naval operations, particularly in …
Read MoreREPM Scheme Boosts India’s Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Why in the News? The Union government has approved over ₹7,000 crore under the REPM scheme to build India’s first integrated domestic ecosystem for rare earth permanent magnets, reducing import dependence and strengthening strategic sectors like EVs, renewables and defence. This development comes as the government emphasizes …
Read MoreIndian Grandmasters Shine at 2025 World Rapid Chess Why in the News? Indian chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy won bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha, Qatar, highlighting India’s growing strength in elite international chess competitions. Their success demonstrates strategic thinking that could be applied to complex challenges like …
Read MoreIndian Astronomers Discover Implausibly Old Spiral Galaxy Why in the News? Indian astronomers have discovered Alaknanda, the second farthest known spiral galaxy, using James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) data. Formed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, it challenges existing galaxy formation models and pushes the boundaries of our understanding of the universe, much …
Read MoreCentre Reconstitutes Haryana’s Environmental Clearance Authorities Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has reconstituted Haryana’s SEIAA and SEAC to clear regulatory backlogs, decentralise environmental clearances for Category ‘B’ projects, and strengthen scrutiny amid rapid urbanisation in NCR districts. This move aims to address the need for retrospective environmental …
Read MoreMount Etna’s Renewed Activity Sends Ash, Smoke Skyward Why in the News? Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, witnessed renewed eruptive activity with ash, smoke and incandescent material emission, prompting Italian authorities to raise alert levels as light ashfall was reported in nearby coastal and tourist regions of Sicily. Renewed Volcanic Activity at Mount Etna: …
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