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National Mathematics Day Honours Srinivasa Ramanujan’s Legacy Why in the News? National Mathematics Day is being observed on December 22 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, recognising his lasting contributions to mathematics and reaffirming the importance of mathematical learning, research, and innovation in India’s scientific and developmental journey. This celebration also highlights the …
Read MoreCapital Formation Slowdown Threatens India’s Growth Ambitions Why in the News? India is currently the world’s fastest-growing major economy, yet economists warn of a prolonged slowdown in capital formation. Despite strong GDP growth, private investment, household savings, and investment efficiency have weakened, raising concerns that inadequate productive capacity may obstruct India’s long-term economic and employment …
Read MoreNASA Discovers Lemon-Shaped Gas Giant Exoplanet Why in the News? NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope discovered a uniquely shaped exoplanet, PSR J2322-2650b, over 2,000 light-years away. Its lemon-like stretched form, helium-carbon atmosphere, and orbit around a pulsar make it the most unusual planet observed to date. This discovery highlights the importance of space exploration in …
Read MoreICG Ship Amulya Commissioned to Strengthen Maritime Security Why in the News? The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICG Ship Amulya, the third Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa. Built with over 60% indigenous components, it enhances coastal surveillance, maritime security, and demonstrates self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat, while also considering coastal regulation zone guidelines. Commissioning and …
Read MoreSupreme Court Expands CSR to Include Environmental Duty Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) inherently includes environmental clearance obligations, holding corporations constitutionally bound to safeguard ecosystems, while hearing petitions related to conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Supreme Court on Corporate Environmental Responsibility: The Supreme Court …
Read MorePending Trials Cannot Justify Indefinite Passport Denial Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India ruled that passport authorities cannot indefinitely deny passport renewal merely due to pending criminal proceedings, affirming that the right to travel abroad and hold a passport flows from Article 21 of the Constitution. This decision reflects principles of environmental …
Read MoreSignalling Shift in Drug Policy Why in the News? US President Donald Trump reclassified marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug, marking a major shift in federal drug policy and advancing long-standing efforts to align federal law with state-level cannabis legalisation. This move mirrors recent changes in environmental policy, where concepts like ex …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Bustard Conservation Through Power Restrictions Why in the News? The Supreme Court expanded priority conservation areas for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, restricting new overhead power lines, wind turbines, and large solar projects to reduce bird fatalities from power infrastructure. This decision reflects the growing importance of environmental jurisprudence …
Read MoreAI, Copyright, Consent And India’s Policy Crossroads Syllabus: GS-3 : IT & Computers ,Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) ,Scientific Innovations & Discoveries ,Artificial Intelligence ,Social Media Why in the News ? India’s debate on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright law has intensified after the DPIIT working paper proposed mechanisms like collective licensing for AI training. …
Read MoreSHANTI BILL: HOW INDIA IS OVERHAULING ITS NUCLEAR POWER SECTOR Why in the News? Parliament has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025. The law permits private sector participation in nuclear power plant operations, a first for India’s tightly regulated nuclear sector, while also addressing environmental concerns. …
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