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Urban Mining and Critical Minerals Syllabus GS 3: Critical minerals Why in the News? Recently, growing electronic waste has highlighted urban mining as a way to recover critical materials, reduce imports, protect the environment, secure data, and build domestic capabilities. Introduction Rapid digitalisation creates growing streams of discarded computers, servers, batteries, and electronic devices. These …
Read MoreMAKING THE SCO WORK FOR INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: Regional Groupings, Important International Institutions WHY IN THE NEWS ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, highlighting India’s priorities.Terrorism Focus: India strongly emphasised counter-terrorism, particularly the need to address terrorism despite Pakistan’s participation.Regional Engagement: The SCO provides India …
Read MoreIndia Rejects Hague Order on Indus Waters Treaty Why in the News ? India has rejected the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s order concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that the tribunal lacks jurisdiction over India’s sovereign decisions. New Delhi maintains that its decision to keep the treaty in abeyance remains valid. India’s Stand on the Arbitration …
Read MoreSemicon 2.0 Expands India’s Semiconductor Support Framework Why in the News ? The Union Government has notified Semicon 2.0, reducing financial support for eligible silicon fabrication projects from 50% to 40% while expanding assistance for semiconductor packaging, display fabrication, equipment, materials, chip design, research and talent development. Key Changes Under Semicon 2.0 Under Semicon 1.0, …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Unveils Major Power Infrastructure Expansion Why in the News ? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced major investments in power infrastructure, including a new supercritical thermal power station in Thoothukudi, a statewide transmission upgrade and improved electricity distribution infrastructure in Chennai. Power Generation and Transmission Expansion The State government announced the …
Read MoreAstroRad Vest May Improve Astronaut Radiation Protection Why in the News ? A recent Science Advances study found that NASA-tested AstroRad, a radiation-protection vest developed by StemRad and Lockheed Martin, could significantly reduce astronauts’ exposure to intense solar radiation during future lunar and Mars missions. Radiation Challenge in Human Spaceflight Earth’s magnetic field protects humans …
Read MoreIndia’s GDP Growth Surpasses RBI Projection Strongly Why in the News ? India’s real GDP growth reached 7.8% in the first quarter of the current financial year, exceeding the RBI’s 7% projection. The strong performance has reinforced India’s image as a rapidly expanding economy and strengthened prospects for India-US investment and trade ties. GDP Growth …
Read MoreMagsaysay Awards Honour Asian Humanitarian Leadership Why in the News ? The 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awards have been awarded to Tommy Koh of Singapore, Bo Kyi of Myanmar and Runa Khan of Bangladesh for contributions to international law, democracy, human rights, poverty alleviation and climate resilience. Awardees and Their Contributions ● Tommy Koh (Singapore), an …
Read MoreRural Waste Management Needs Community-Led Solutions Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies Why in the News ? Recent initiatives in Majuli, Assam, and Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, demonstrate innovative approaches to rural solid-waste management. The examples are significant because rural India faces …
Read MoreTHE BROKEN PROMISE OF RIGHT TO WORK Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and interventions for various sectors. Employment Why in the News? A recent Supreme Court hearing on minimum wages under rural employment programmes has revived debate over the constitutional status of the Right to Work. The issue has gained significance after replacement of MGNREGA by …
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