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GCC Summit Adopts Sakhir Declaration for Unity Why in the News? The 46th GCC Summit held in Manama concluded with the adoption of the Sakhir Declaration, emphasising greater political, security, and economic integration among Gulf states amid regional tensions, expanding cooperation in security, digital economy, environment, and strategic partnerships. The declaration also highlighted the importance …
Read MoreIAF Concludes France Joint Exercise Garuda Eight Why in the News? The Indian Air Force (IAF) has returned after completing the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda in France, a major Indo-French bilateral air exercise aimed at strengthening interoperability, joint mission planning, and operational coordination between the two air forces. This exercise also highlighted the importance …
Read MoreLok Sabha Debates Health and Security Cess Bill Why in the News? The Lok Sabha has taken up the Health Security & National Security Cess Bill, 2025, which proposes a cess on pan masala production to generate funds for key national priorities like health security and national security, without burdening essential commodities or common citizens. …
Read MoreParliament Approves Bill Increasing Tobacco Excise Duties Why in the News? The Parliament has passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, raising excise duties on various tobacco products to reduce consumption and align with WHO health benchmarks. The Bill seeks to strengthen public health while ensuring revenue stability and farmer protection, with an added focus …
Read MoreKarnataka Introduces Bill to Prevent Hate Crimes Why in the News? The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, aimed at curbing the dissemination and promotion of hate speech and hate crimes. The Bill will be tabled in the Winter Session starting December 8 in Belagavi, reflecting a …
Read MoreIndia Begins Release Plan for Critically Endangered Vultures Why in the News? The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will release six critically endangered vultures—slender-billed and white-rumped—in Assam in January 2026. This marks a major step in India’s long-term vulture conservation and captive breeding programme, which has been subject to rigorous environmental clearance processes to ensure …
Read MoreShared AI Governance for Inclusive Global Development Syllabus: GS-3: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, IT & Computers, Government Policies & Interventions, Employment Why in the News? The recent G20 Summit in South Africa highlighted a global call for a “Global AI Compact”, championed by India, to ensure that Artificial Intelligence remains human-centric, open-source, safe, and inclusive. With …
Read MoreNEW DELHI’S RELATIVE ISOLATION, INDIA’S TRYST WITH TERROR Why in the News? The present phase can be described as India’s moment of reckoning in world politics. Despite strong diplomatic credentials, India is increasingly perceived as an outlier rather than a major global player. It has largely remained on the sidelines in major conflict zones, particularly …
Read MoreRethinking Urban Modernity: Lessons from Asia’s Extreme Climate Events Syllabus: GS 3 ● Climate change ● Sustainable urban development Why in the News This article examines how recent floods and cyclones across Asia expose a flawed understanding of “modern” urban development. While cities invest in connectivity and infrastructure that signal prosperity, they neglect drainage, slope …
Read MoreGanga–Yamuna Water Diversion Plan Faces Major Hurdle Why in the News? The proposal to divert 500 cusecs of Ganga water into the Yamuna to improve river flow and reduce pollution has stalled, as the Uttar Pradesh government raised engineering, agricultural and farmers’ protest concerns, delaying Delhi’s long-promised Yamuna cleaning efforts. This delay highlights the complex …
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