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India’s Reform Express 2025 Syllabus GS 2: Government Interventions Why in the News? Recently, India completed a series of major economic, legal, labour, trade, logistics and energy reforms in 2025, strengthening growth, improving governance, boosting investor confidence, and consolidating its position as the world’s fourth-largest economy. Introduction As 2025 comes to an end, India’s progress …
Read MoreAbu Dhabi Leads Global First In SMA Gene Therapy Why in the News? Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, became the first hospital worldwide to administer ITVISMA, a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), marking a major milestone in precision medicine and genomics-led healthcare. This breakthrough raises important questions about environmental clearances and …
Read MoreGanga Basin Project Targets Sandbar-Nesting Bird Conservation Why in the News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved a first-of-its-kind avifauna conservation project to protect sandbar-nesting birds, including the endangered Indian Skimmer, strengthening biodiversity conservation efforts under Namami Gange Mission–2. This initiative aligns with the broader goal of creating a pollution free environment …
Read MoreAntibiotic Misuse Driving India’s Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Why in the News? AIIMS Director Dr M Srinivas warned that rampant antibiotic misuse is pushing India towards a public health crisis, echoing PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat concerns on rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and weakening effectiveness of life-saving drugs. This crisis parallels environmental challenges, where the need …
Read MoreMerit 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 …
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