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SHADOW OVER INDUS WATER TREATY Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the news? The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a long-standing water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan, has historically survived three wars between the two countries. However, the recent Pahalgam terror attack has …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks , Government Policies & Interventions , India and its Neighbourhood Focus: The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed civilians and targeted tourists, marking a strategic attempt to destabilize peace in the Valley. Claimed by The Resistance Front, linked to Pakistan-based groups, the attack …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Recent Supreme Court judgments, especially involving Article 142 and federal disputes, have sparked criticism of judicial overreach. Concerns over separation of powers and democratic accountability have been raised, prompting a wider debate on the judiciary’s constitutional limits and responsibilities. Judicial Review: Essence, Scope and Criticism Though not explicitly stated, judicial review …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have proposed a model to explain the unusual lack of dark matter in galaxy NGC 1052-DF2, challenging existing galaxy formation theories and offering new insights into the structure of the universe. Galaxy Defies Standard Dark Matter Models: NGC 1052-DF2, an ultra-diffuse galaxy, shows …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A recent study by CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad reveals that lipids are not just structural components but have actively co-evolved with proteins, influencing cell function and health. This breakthrough challenges conventional understanding and opens new avenues in biomedical research. Evidence of Lipid-Protein Co-evolution The study compared plant and human mitochondrial lipids, focusing …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A new data-driven analysis from Our World in Data highlights the major contributors to India’s air pollution, linking emissions to sector-specific activities like energy, transport, agriculture, and domestic use. It underscores pollution’s health impacts and ecological damage. About the Major Pollutants and Sectoral Sources: Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂): Energy production, especially …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The International Coral Reef Initiative confirmed a global coral bleaching event, the worst on record, affecting 84% of coral reefs worldwide since 2023 due to rising ocean temperatures. It’s the fourth event since 1998. Unprecedented Global Bleaching Impact: The fourth global bleaching event since 1998 began in 2023. It now …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? In response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, India has taken stringent diplomatic and strategic actions against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and expelling military advisors from respective High Commissions. India’s Strategic and Diplomatic Response: India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (1960) with Pakistan “in …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? World Immunization Week 2025, observed globally from April 24 to 30, begins today with the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” focusing on universal access to life-saving vaccines and celebrating immunization’s role in saving over 154 million lives. Global Campaign and Significance: World Immunization Week 2025, organized by the …
Read MoreOperation Tikka: Army Hits Back After Pahalgam Tourist Attack Following the terrorist attack on tourists at Baisaran Maidan near Pahalgam in Anantnag district, the Indian Army launched Operation Tikka on April 23, 2025, in the Uri sector of Baramulla district. The operation was commanded by Brigadier Mayank Shukla, who led the mission based on intelligence …
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