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TOBACCO AFFORDABILITY FUELS CANCER CRISIS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Issues related to health and family. ● Measures taken to combat health crisis Why in the News? India observes World No Tobacco Day on May 31, amid rising concerns over the increasing affordability of tobacco products, particularly among rural and low-income groups. Despite global trends showing reduced …
Read MoreKochi Shipwreck Declared State-Specific Disaster Event Why in the News? The Kerala government declared the Kochi shipwreck a state-specific disaster after MSC Elsa 3, an MSC container vessel, experienced capsizing off the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea on May 24. This incident poses significant threats of Kerala oil pollution, water pollution, and potential environmental …
Read MoreChina-Vatican Relations and History of Catholicism Why in News? Pope Francis recently urged prayers for Chinese Catholics, highlighting concerns about their communion with the Vatican, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions. This brings renewed focus on the complex history between the Holy See and Communist China since 1951, including recent developments in China-Vatican relations and the Vatican’s …
Read MoreComprehensive Legal Reforms to Boost Nuclear Energy Why in the News? India is planning to amend its Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act and the Atomic Energy Act to attract private sector participation and foreign investment, promote Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and enhance energy security as part of its clean energy transition strategy. These reforms …
Read MoreMelting Glaciers Face Accelerated Decline Amid Global Warming Why in News? A new study published in Science reveals that global glaciers, including the crucial Himalayan glaciers, are more vulnerable to climate change than previously believed. The study shows that only 24% of glacier mass may survive at 2.7°C warming, impacting billions reliant on glacier-fed water …
Read MoreBeijing-Holy See Tensions: A Complex Religious Legacy Why in News? Pope Francis recently called for prayers for Chinese Catholics’ unity with the Holy See, emphasizing the need for Catholic unity and rekindling debates over the strained relationship between the Vatican and China. This highlights the ongoing challenges in China religion and Sino-Vatican diplomatic relations, especially …
Read MoreNew Dwarf Planet Discovery Challenges Planet Nine Theory in Our Solar System Why in the News? A team of US-based astronomers has made a new planet discovery, identifying a new dwarf planet named 2017 OF201 in the outer solar system, potentially challenging the Planet Nine hypothesis. This finding, part of ongoing efforts to map our …
Read MoreREWRITING INDIA’S EARLY EDUCATION SCRIPT Syllabus: GS-3: ● Social sectors like Education ● Education and Development Why in the News? India’s employment challenges are deeply linked to early childhood development. States like Uttar Pradesh and Odisha are initiating reforms to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). ECCE, which stands for Early Childhood Care and …
Read MoreMeasles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …
Read MoreSC Deviates from POCSO in Sensitive Judgment Why in the News? The Supreme Court withheld sentencing in a POCSO case involving a minor, citing the victim’s welfare and social hardship, despite reaffirming POCSO’s legal position. This decision has sparked debates over judicial discretion, victim rights, and child abuse law in India. The case highlights the …
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