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ANDHRA PRADESH CONSIDERS SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR MINORS Why in the News? Policy Proposal: The Andhra Pradesh government is exploring an Australia-like ban on social media use for children below 16 years, considering it as a measure to ensure a pollution-free environment for child development. Ministerial Panel: A Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by IT …
Read MoreNET FDI TURNS NEGATIVE FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH Why in the News? FDI Outflows: India’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) remained negative for the fourth consecutive month in November 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows. This trend has raised concerns about the impact on environmental clearances and project approvals. RBI Data: Latest data released in the …
Read MoreINDIANS’ OVERSEAS SPENDING FALLS SHARPLY Why in the News? Outward Decline: Indians’ abroad spending and remittances dropped to a two-year low of $1.94 billion in November 2025. This trend could have implications for environmental clearances related to international projects and investments. Education Slump: Foreign education outgo fell to its lowest level since April 2020, the …
Read MoreCABINET CLEARS DELHI FOOD SECURITY RULES, 2025 Why in the News? Cabinet Approval: Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2025, aimed at strengthening the Public Distribution System and ensuring food security for eligible beneficiaries. This move comes as the government also considers streamlining environmental clearance processes for various projects. Pending Beneficiaries: Over …
Read MoreIS ASIA-PACIFIC ON TRACK TO ELIMINATE MALARIA BY 2030? Syllabus: GS-2: ● Social Sector and services related to Health ● Health and sanitation Why in the News? The World Malaria Report 2025 presents mixed signals for the Asia-Pacific region, showing declining malaria cases alongside rising artemisinin resistance and shrinking global financing, raising doubts over achieving …
Read MoreDeodar Forests Under Threat Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently government approval for tree felling in Uttarakhand revived debates on environmental governance, National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem, disaster resilience, and conflicts between development priorities and ecological security concerns. The lack of proper environmental clearances and adherence to the Forest Conservation Act …
Read MoreINDIA’S TRADE AGREEMENTS AND THE CASE FOR SUNSET CLAUSES Syllabus: GS-2: International Treaties & Agreements , Government Policies & Interventions GS-3:Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS ? India is negotiating multiple trade agreements with partners including the US, UK, EU, and others, amid global trade uncertainty. Recent …
Read MoreFREEBIES’ VS WELFARE SPENDING: SUPREME COURT’S VIEW Why in the News? Judicial Distinction: The Supreme Court clearly differentiated between irrational freebies and legitimate welfare investment aimed at marginalised sections of society. Chief Justice Remarks: Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasised that indiscriminate distribution of state largesse cannot be equated with constitutionally mandated welfare spending. Petition Listing: …
Read MoreINDIA’S SPACE-TECH SURGE: A MOONSHOT MOMENT Why in the News? Sector expansion: India’s space economy, valued at $8 billion, is projected to reach $40 billion by 2040, driven by rapid startup-led innovation. Startup boom: Over 420 space-tech startups now operate in India, nearly doubling in four years, supported by more than $350 million private capital. …
Read MoreINDIA’S RIVER DELTAS SINKING RAPIDLY Why in the News? Global study alert: An international research team has found systemic land subsidence across India’s major river deltas, driven largely by human activities, potentially requiring environmental impact assessments. Satellite evidence: The findings are based on high-resolution satellite data (2014–2023) and were published in Nature on January 14, …
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