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Michelle Bachelet Awarded Indira Gandhi Peace Prize Why in the News? Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2024 from Sonia Gandhi. The award recognizes her global contributions to human rights, gender equality, and institutional reforms during her leadership in Chile and at the United Nations. Bachelet’s …
Read MoreClimate Transitions and the Rising Global Entropy Trap Syllabus: GS Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? As global leaders prepare for CoP-30 in Brazil, concerns are mounting over the mitigation-first climate model that pressures developing nations to accelerate decarbonisation. The article highlights how poorly sequenced climate transitions are increasing systemic …
Read MoreKarnataka’s Skill Development Policy 2025-2032: A Strategic Move for Economic Growth Karnataka, one of India’s leading states in terms of economic growth, has launched its Skill Development Policy 2025-2032. This policy aims to create a skilled workforce aligned with emerging sectors like AI, blockchain, and green energy, in line with the state’s ambition to become …
Read MoreKarnataka’s Space Technology Policy 2025-2030: A Strategic Push for Investment and Innovation Karnataka has launched its first standalone Space Technology Policy for 2025-2030, targeting US$3 billion in private investment by 2030. The policy aims for 50% of India’s space market by 2033 and 5% of the global space market. This ambitious plan not only focuses …
Read MoreBrazil Advances Demarcation of New Indigenous Territories Why in the News? Brazil has announced the demarcation of 10 new Indigenous territories during the UN climate summit (COP30) in Belem, following protests demanding stronger Indigenous representation. The move aligns with President Lula da Silva’s promise to restore Indigenous rights and strengthen environmental protection, addressing potential human …
Read MoreUNPACKING GLOBAL HAPPINESS RANKINGS Syllabus: GS-2 ● Bilateral, Regional and Global Grouping and agreements involving India. Why in the News? The World Happiness Report 2025 has again ranked Finland as the happiest nation for the eighth consecutive year, while India stands at 118, far below its economic peers. This contrast has sparked renewed debate on …
Read MoreSupreme Court Invalidates Key Tribunal Reform Provisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court has struck down multiple provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, ruling that they undermine judicial independence and violate the separation of powers. The Court restored earlier directions on tenure and service conditions for tribunal members and chairpersons, emphasizing the importance …
Read MoreSC Recalls Verdict on Retrospective Environmental Clearances Why in the News? The Supreme Court has recalled its May 16, 2024 judgment that termed retrospective environmental clearances (ECs) illegal. A 2:1 majority held that allowing the earlier ruling to stand would harm major public projects, while a strong dissent warned of weakening environmental jurisprudence and potential …
Read MoreIndia’s Strong Presence in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026 Why in the News? The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 were released, placing 103 Indian universities in the global list—India’s highest presence so far and the fourth largest worldwide. The rankings assess environmental, social, and governance performance of nearly 2,000 institutions globally, considering factors such as …
Read MoreWhat Local Bodies Expect from Sixteenth Finance Commission Why in the News? The 16th Finance Commission (FC) submitted its report to the President on November 17, raising expectations on resource-sharing between the Union and States and recommendations to strengthen the finances of panchayats and municipalities, as mandated under Article 280 of the Constitution. This comes …
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