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INDIA GETS NOD FOR TWO INDIGENOUS 700 MWe PHWRs Why in the News? AERB approval: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) granted operational licences for Kakrapar Units 3 and 4 to NPCIL. Indigenous success: These are 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), developed indigenously. Operational milestone: KAPS-3 got full power nod in August 2023, …
Read MoreFPIs INVEST ₹14,590 CR IN INDIAN EQUITIES IN JUNE Why in the News? Consistent inflow: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested ₹14,590 crore in Indian equities in June 2025, the third consecutive month of inflow. Market support: Investments were driven by improving global liquidity, easing geopolitical tensions, and an RBI rate cut. Reversal trend: In July, …
Read MoreWHY THE EU PLANS TO ADD CARBON CREDITS TO CLIMATE GOALS Why in the News? New climate target: The EU Commission proposed a 2040 target allowing carbon credits to cover 3% of emissions. Global linkage: This is the first time the EU may count foreign carbon credits toward its climate goals. Pushback at home: Due …
Read MoreWORLD BANK RANKS INDIA 4TH MOST EQUAL SOCIETY GLOBALLY Why in the News? Global recognition: World Bank ranks India 4th among the world’s Most Equal Societies. Gini Index: India’s Gini score of 25.5 places it behind only Slovak Republic (24.1), Slovenia (24.3), and Belarus (24.4). Global standing: India performs better than 167 countries, including China …
Read MoreKHELO BHARAT NITI TRANSFORMING INDIAN FOOTBALL Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet recently approved the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, a comprehensive National Sports Policy, aimed at building a Viksit Bharat through sports. The policy outlines a five-pillar framework and includes an emphasis on football …
Read MoreINDIA MUST RETHINK EMISSION NORMS FOR SMALL CARS: NOMURA STUDY Why in the News? Nomura study: Recommends reforming CAFE norms to align with global practices that protect small cars, considering the environmental impact and economic benefits. Global comparison: Unlike India, countries like US, China, EU, and Japan offer relaxed norms for lightweight vehicles, reflecting differences …
Read MoreUS PRESSURE EXPOSES GM POLICY GAPS Why in the News? US lobbying: The Trump administration is pressuring India to open its market to GM soyabean and maize exports, highlighting concerns about food security and agricultural productivity. Massive stakes: US soyabean and maize production and exports exceed $52 billion, driven by economic and political compulsions, showcasing …
Read MorePM MODI OFFERS OCI TO 6TH GENERATION INDIAN DIASPORA IN TRINIDAD Why in the News? Historic visit: PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Trinidad and Tobago since 2009 in his first bilateral visit to the country. Major announcement: He announced OCI cards for the 6th generation of overseas Indians in the …
Read MoreGOVT WARNS HEART DRUGS MAY TRIGGER PSORIASIS Why in the News? IPC alert: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) issued a warning on beta-blockers causing psoriasis and erectile dysfunction. Drugs involved: Combinations of Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol are under scrutiny for adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Widespread usage: Beta-blockers, valued over $11 billion, are extensively prescribed for …
Read MoreNO BAND-AID SOLUTIONS FOR DELHI’S POLLUTION CRISIS Why in the News? Fuel ban imposed: CAQM enforced a ban on fuel for 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles from July 1 as an anti-pollution move, addressing one aspect of the complex environmental health issue in the capital. Delhi pushback: Delhi Government called for a pause, citing …
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