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WHO FLAGS GROWING INEQUITIES IN GLOBAL CANCER CARE Why in the News? WHO Report Released: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released the Global Status Report on Cancer, 2026, highlighting widening inequalities in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survival amid growing strategic competition in global healthcare systems. …
Read MoreHIGHER EDUCATION ENROLMENT RISES; FEMALE PARTICIPATION CROSSES 42% GROWTH Why in the News? AISHE Reports Released: The Union Education Ministry released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2022-23 and 2023-24, highlighting significant improvements in enrolment, inclusivity, and gender parity. Key Highlight: Female enrolment in higher education has increased by 42.2% since 2014-15, while …
Read MoreWHAT IS THE ‘HUMMUS TRAIL’ AND WHY IS IT UNDER SCRUTINY? Why in the News? HRF Complaint: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) sought the arrest of an Israeli soldier vacationing in Himachal Pradesh, alleging war crimes committed during military operations in Gaza. Legal Debate: The incident has revived discussions on India’s powers under the Geneva …
Read MoreWHAT IS THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN? Syllabus: GS 2: Indian Constitution. Fundamental Rights. Judgement and Cases. Why in the News? The Delhi High Court, in Laksh Vir Singh Yadav v. Union of India (2026), recognised the Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) as part of the Right to Privacy under Article 21. The judgment laid …
Read MoreDEEPENING INDIA-JAPAN PARTNERSHIP OFFERS A POWERFUL, CONSTRUCTIVE MODEL Syllabus: GS 2: International Relations. India and global partnership. Why in the News? The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit witnessed significant progress in economic, strategic, and technological cooperation. The summit reaffirmed the commitment of India and Japan to strengthen their partnership in the Indo-Pacific through their comprehensive Indo-Pacific …
Read MoreLINKING WOMEN’S INCOMES AND HEALTHCARE Syllabus: GS 2: Welfare schemes for the Vulnerable section of population. Women and healthcare. Why in the News? Recent research suggests that increasing women’s incomes can improve household health outcomes by encouraging greater spending on nutrition, preventive healthcare, and healthier lifestyles. The findings highlight the growing linkage between women’s economic …
Read MorePM MODI VISITS UNESCO-LISTED PRAMBANAN TEMPLE IN INDONESIA Why in the News? EAC-PM Study: A paper by a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has recommended continuing women-focused cash transfer schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha. Key Finding: The study found that these schemes significantly increased household expenditure, savings, financial inclusion, …
Read MoreHC UPHOLDS UNIFORM LEGAL MARRIAGE AGE FOR ALL RELIGIONS Why in the News? Allahabad HC Judgment: The Allahabad High Court held that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006 prescribes the minimum legal age of marriage for all citizens irrespective of religion. Significance: The Court ruled that Muslim personal law recognising puberty as the …
Read MoreSCHOOL DROPOUT RATE FALLS ACROSS KEY STAGES: UDISE+ REPORT 2025–26 Why in the News? UDISE+ Report Released: The Ministry of Education released the UDISE+ 2025–26 report, showing a decline in school dropout rates, improved student retention, higher enrolment, and better digital infrastructure in schools. Significance: The findings indicate progress towards the objectives of the National …
Read MoreCONTACT LOST WITH DRISHTI, WORLD’S FIRST OPTOSAR SATELLITE Why in the News? Mission Setback: Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye has lost communication with Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR Earth observation satellite, after an anomaly linked to a geomagnetic solar storm, marking a significant setback in India’s growing strategic partnerships in the global space sector. Significance: …
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