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11Dec 2025

Drone Strike on Sudan Oil Field Kills Dozens: Environmental Concerns Rise

Drone Strike on Sudan Oil Field Kills Dozens: Environmental Concerns Rise Why in the News? A deadly military drone attack near Sudan’s largest oil processing facility in Heglig killed dozens of people. The strike, attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces, occurred a day after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the area, escalating the ongoing …

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11Dec 2025

India’s inequality report – global wake‑up call

India’s Stark Inequality Revealed in Global Report Why in the News? The World Inequality Report 2026, released by the World Inequality Lab, highlights India’s deepening income, wealth, and gender inequalities. It shows the top 10% earning a majority of national income while the bottom 50% continues to remain severely under-represented economically. The report also touches …

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11Dec 2025

UNESCO Declares Deepavali Global Heritage Festival

UNESCO Recognises Deepavali as Global Cultural Heritage Why in the News? Deepavali has been officially added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List during the 20th Intergovernmental Committee session in New Delhi. The inclusion marks India’s 16th cultural element on the list and highlights global appreciation for the festival’s rich traditions. This recognition also underscores the …

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11Dec 2025

Roadmap to Universal Health Coverage in India

Roadmap Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Health, Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Government Budgeting, Planning Why in the News? India observes Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day on December 12, highlighting the country’s urgent need to strengthen its health systems, bridge primary, secondary, and tertiary care, and …

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11Dec 2025

A verdict that abandons justice

A VERDICT THAT IS AN ABDICATION OF JUDICIAL FUNCTION Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in the 16th Presidential Reference has sparked equal criticism and appreciation. The verdict deals with whether timelines should be fixed for the duties of high constitutional authorities. Critics argue the Court showed excessive deference to the Constitution’s text …

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10Dec 2025

Yellow Line: A New Gaza Border Map

Yellow Line Proposal Could Redefine Gaza Border Why in the News? Israel’s military chief has referred to the proposed Yellow Line in Gaza as a “new border”, raising concerns over the future of the ceasefire plan, territorial control, and the feasibility of US-backed efforts to rebuild and demilitarise Gaza under international supervision. This situation calls …

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10Dec 2025

Citizenship Under CAA: Strict Checks First

Citizenship Under CAA Requires Strict Verification First Why in the News? The Supreme Court clarified that rights under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) will apply only after authorities verify and authenticate each applicant’s claim, amid concerns raised about refugees facing disenfranchisement during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This process, akin …

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10Dec 2025

Aditya-L1 Solves Strange Solar Storm Mystery

Aditya-L1 Uncovers Mystery Behind Unusual Solar Storm Why in the News? India’s Aditya-L1 mission, in collaboration with six U.S. satellites, has revealed the reason behind the unusually strong May 2024 solar storm, showing that a rare CME–CME collision triggered massive magnetic reconnection, amplifying the storm’s impact on Earth. This discovery highlights the importance of space …

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10Dec 2025

India–Nepal Joint Military Drill Ends

India–Nepal Joint Military Drill Successfully Concludes Why in the News? The joint Indo-Nepal military exercise SURYAKIRAN-XIX concluded at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, with both armies conducting an intensive validation phase featuring counter-terrorism drills, advanced drone technologies, and enhanced interoperability, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the two neighbouring countries. The exercise also highlighted the importance of environmental considerations …

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10Dec 2025

Human Rights Day and Global Equality Values

Human Rights Day Reaffirms Global Equality Principles Why in the News? Human Rights Day 2025 was observed on 10th December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. The day highlights the global commitment to protecting dignity, freedom, and justice for individuals through awareness campaigns and public initiatives. This …

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