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China’s Rare Earth Curbs Challenge India’s Readiness Why in the News? China’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals have disrupted India’s automobile sector, exposing its dependence on Chinese imports. The move, in retaliation to US tariffs, highlights the urgent need for India to develop its domestic rare earth ecosystem and address critical mineral supply chain …
Read MoreINDIA’S STRATEGIC STAKES IN THE ARCTIC Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Why in the News? India recently hosted a conference in New Delhi, jointly organized by Russia’s Northern Forum and the Vivekananda International Foundation, focusing on Arctic collaboration. This reflects growing Indo-Russian interest in Arctic energy and scientific cooperation, especially …
Read MoreUpcoming Census 2027: Reshaping India’s Political and Social Landscape Syllabus GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions Why in the News? Recently, the upcoming Census 2027, which will count the largest population in the world, has drawn national attention due to its potential to reshape India’s parliamentary representation, caste politics, revenue sharing, and political power distribution …
Read MorePolavaram Project: Developmental Leap or Ecological Gamble? The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially floated tenders to expedite one of India’s most ambitious interlinking of rivers initiatives—the Godavari-Krishna river linking project, formally known as the Polavaram irrigation project. This project on Godavari river, estimated at ₹81,900 crore, is designed to channel surplus floodwaters from the …
Read MoreFrance–Brazil Blue NDC Challenge: A Global Ocean Action Movement Ahead of COP30 At the inaugural session of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) held in 2025, France and Brazil jointly launched the Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Challenge. This initiative calls on all countries to place the ocean at the center of their climate …
Read MoreStratospheric Aerosol Injection: Feasibility, Risks, and Innovation in Climate Engineering Why in the News? A new study in Earth’s Future explores using existing aircraft for low-altitude stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) to cool the planet and mitigate global warming. This cost-effective method of solar radiation management, which contributes to global dimming, could fast-track climate intervention efforts …
Read MoreIndia’s Census 2027 to Include Caste Enumeration Why in the News ? The Union Home Ministry has announced that the next Census will be held in 2027 in two phases. It will, for the first time since 1931, include caste data for Hindus, and help determine future delimitation and women’s reservation. This decision marks a …
Read MoreIndia’s EV Scheme Aims to Boost Local Manufacturing Why in News ? The Ministry of Heavy Industries notified the long-awaited policy to promote electric passenger car manufacturing in India. It allows lower import duties for EVs if firms invest locally and meet localisation targets to strengthen India’s EV ecosystem. Policy Highlights and Investment Mandates The …
Read MoreIndia’s Growth Outlook Marred by Persistent Challenges Why in the News ? India’s GDP showed a 6.5% growth in FY25, supported by late momentum, but concerns remain over weak private investment, rural demand, and global uncertainties. Analysts highlight that sustained reforms and domestic consumption recovery are crucial for long-term stability. Domestic Growth: Mixed Signals India’s …
Read MoreIndia’s First Gene-Edited Sheep Born in Kashmir: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation Why in the News? India’s first gene-edited sheep, developed using CRISPR-Cas9 technology at SKUAST-Kashmir’s Embryo Biotechnology Lab in Srinagar, marks a milestone in livestock biotechnology and agricultural innovation. The sheep’s myostatin gene was edited to enhance muscle mass, effectively acting as a genetic …
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