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Why 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 …
Read MoreMicrobial Trigger Identified in Early Ulcerative Colitis Why in the News? A Science journal study led by Nanjing University identifies a toxin-producing Aeromonas bacterium as a potential early trigger of ulcerative colitis, shifting focus from overt inflammation to microbiome-driven immune vulnerability and opening new diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities. This research may have implications for environmental …
Read MoreChina’s Live-Fire Drills Escalate Taiwan Tensions Why in the News? China conducted missile launches and large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan under “Justice Mission 2025”, simulating a blockade of ports. The exercises follow US arms sales to Taiwan and strong reactions from Japan and Taipei, heightening regional security concerns. These actions have raised questions about environmental …
Read MoreHangul Population Shows Revival in Kashmir Valley Why in the News? The 2025 Hangul census reveals a rise in the population of the critically endangered royal stag from 289 in 2023 to 323, highlighting the impact of sustained conservation measures and improved ecological and security conditions in Jammu and Kashmir. This positive trend underscores the …
Read MoreSecondary Aerosols Deepen Delhi’s PM2.5 Crisis Why in the News? A recent Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA analysis) reveals that nearly one-third of Delhi’s annual PM2.5 load comes from secondary aerosols, especially ammonium sulfate, highlighting the role of coal-based SO₂ emissions, atmospheric chemistry, and regional pollution in worsening winter smog. This …
Read MoreQuantum Physics at Hundred: Shaping Science, Society, Technology Syllabus: GS-3: IT & Computers, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Why in the News? The year 2025 marks 100 years of modern quantum physics, originating from Werner Heisenberg’s breakthrough work in 1925. To commemorate its transformative impact on science and technology, the United Nations has …
Read MoreTHE INDIA-NEW ZEALAND FTA — UNLOCKING GROWTH Why in the News? India and New Zealand concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), announced by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon on December 22, 2025. The agreement highlights growing global confidence in India as a resilient and reliable partner amid an uncertain international trading environment. It …
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