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10Dec 2025

UNESCO lists Boreendo for urgent safeguarding

UNESCO Adds Boreendo to Urgent Safeguarding List Why in the News? UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage placed Pakistan’s ancient clay flute Boreendo on the Urgent Safeguarding List, highlighting concerns over its near-extinction and prompting a mandatory preservation plan discussed during the heritage meeting held at Delhi’s Red Fort. This decision underscores the …

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10Dec 2025

India’s Right to Health Explained

India’s Right to Health Syllabus GS 2: Health Why in the News? Recently, the National Convention on Health Rights was announced for December 11–12, 2025, in New Delhi, aiming to push the right to health agenda amid debates on privatisation, public health funding, and universal health coverage. Introduction India’s public health system stands at a …

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10Dec 2025

Urban Health Crisis: Call for Systemic Reform

Urban Health Fragility Demands Urgent Systemic Reforms Syllabus: GS-2: Health , Government Policies & Interventions , Welfare Schemes Why in the News ? India’s latest ICE360 (2023) survey findings, along with the NFHS dataset, reveal that Indian cities are becoming high-risk illness zones due to uneven health insurance coverage, overdependence on private care, low institutional …

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09Dec 2025

Judicial Overreach and India’s Constitutional Balance

Judicial Overreach Threatens Constitutional Balance in India Syllabus: GS-2: Judicial Review Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent remarks on regulating OTT content, including Aadhaar-based age verification and drafting executive guidelines, have triggered debate on the separation of powers. Concerns are rising that the judiciary may be overstepping its constitutional role, affecting free …

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09Dec 2025

India Post DHRUVA Digital Address Push

India Post’s DHRUVA Framework for Digital Addresses Why in the News? The Department of Posts has proposed DHRUVA, a digital address infrastructure enabling secure, standardised and consent-based address sharing. Linked to DIGIPIN and supported by amendments to the Post Office Act, 2023, this system aims to transform governance, logistics, and digital delivery services, potentially impacting …

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09Dec 2025

UN Warns of Global Apathy in Funding Crisis

UN Warns of Rising Apathy Amid Funding Crisis Why in the News? The United Nations has launched its 2026 global humanitarian aid appeal, seeking $33 billion to support 135 million vulnerable people, while sharply criticising global apathy and indifference as aid systems face unprecedented funding cuts, conflicts, and humanitarian crises worldwide. This appeal comes at …

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09Dec 2025

Southeast Asian Games Kick Off in Thailand

Southeast Asian Games Begin with Thailand as Host Why in the News? The 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA 2025) officially begin today in Bangkok and Chonburi, Thailand, featuring over 13,000 athletes from 11 Southeast Asian nations. The event includes 50 medal sports, showcasing regional unity and a blend of Olympic and traditional disciplines, while also …

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09Dec 2025

India’s Rising Neurotech: Opportunities Ahead

India’s Neurotechnology Opportunities and Global Progress Why in the News? Growing global advances in neurotechnology, especially Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) systems, have renewed focus on how India can leverage these tools for healthcare, innovation, and bioeconomy expansion. Rising neurological disorders and emerging global regulations make this an urgent national policy priority, similar to how environmental clearances …

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09Dec 2025

Thailand Cambodia border clashes

Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate With Airstrikes Why in the News? Fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensified after Thailand conducted air strikes near the disputed frontier, killing five people and displacing thousands. Both sides exchanged blame for the escalation, raising concerns over renewed instability despite earlier ceasefire agreements. The situation draws parallels to environmental …

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09Dec 2025

Supreme Court’s 30% Quota for Women Lawyers

Supreme Court Orders 30% Quota for Women Lawyers Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed all State Bar Councils to ensure 30% reservation for women in their elected and co-opted posts. The order aims to improve gender representation in the legal profession and strengthen women’s participation in statutory legal bodies. This landmark decision, …

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