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SC 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 …
Read MoreTributes Paid to Rani Lakshmibai on Birth Anniversary Why in the News? On her birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage to Rani Lakshmibai, celebrating her legacy as a symbol of valour and resistance during the 1857 revolt. The Prime Minister also remembered Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary. …
Read MoreStrengthening Europe–Indo-Pacific Partnership for Shared Resilience Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Important International Institutions ,Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests ,India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News ? The 4th EU–Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum is being held in Brussels, marking a renewed push to deepen cooperation between Europe and Indo-Pacific nations. …
Read MoreThis image explains key mechanisms behind climate change, including fossil fuel burning, CO₂ emission, greenhouse effect, global warming, ice melt, sea-level rise, and biodiversity loss. It highlights how human activities intensify these impacts, making climate change a vital UPSC topic.
Read MoreNavy Commissions First Mahe-Class Anti-Submarine Vessel Why in the News? The Indian Navy will commission its first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) on November 24 in Mumbai. Built with 80% indigenous content, the vessel marks a major milestone in India’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing capabilities, showcasing a commitment to self-reliance as strong …
Read MoreFirst Ever Coronal Mass Ejection Seen Externally Why in the News? Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a coronal mass ejection (CME) on a star other than the Sun. Using the LOFAR telescope network, researchers observed a massive explosion on a distant red dwarf, raising new questions about planetary habitability and potential impacts on …
Read MoreChina–Japan Tensions Rise Over Senkaku Islands Patrol Why in the News? China’s Coast Guard patrolled the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions with Japan following Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remark that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response. The incident has deepened diplomatic strain amid China’s growing assertiveness in the East China Sea, raising …
Read MoreIndia Struggles to Meet 2025 TB Elimination Goal Why in the News? The Global TB Report 2025 highlights India’s slow progress toward its target of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025, despite improvements in diagnosis and treatment. Rising drug-resistant TB, treatment gaps, and pandemic disruptions continue to delay India’s TB eradication pathway. Concerns have been raised about …
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