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Cough Syrup Sale Through Licensed Pharmacies: A Step Towards Safer Rural Healthcare Introduction India’s decision to restrict the sale of cough syrups only through licensed pharmacies marks an important shift in public health governance. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, removing the earlier exemption that allowed cough …
Read MoreH-1B VISA FEE CONTROVERSY IN THE UNITED STATES Why in the News? Court Verdict: A U.S. Federal Court struck down former President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, terming it an unlawful tax. This landmark ruling, comparable in significance to the Vanashakti judgment in environmental jurisprudence, rejected the ex post facto application of …
Read MoreHUMAN CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL WARMING HIGHEST EVER IN 2025 Why in the News? IGCC Findings: The Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) 2025 report stated that human contribution to global warming reached a record 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels. Third Warmest Year: Global temperatures in 2025 were 1.39°C higher than the 1850–1900 baseline, making it the …
Read MoreINDIAN RESERVOIRS CAN HOST 102 GW FLOATING SOLAR CAPACITY Why in the News? National Assessment: The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has estimated that Indian reservoirs can support about 102 GW of floating solar capacity. Land Constraint Solution: The report highlights floating solar technology as a solution to land acquisition challenges and forest conservation …
Read MoreANTHROPIC RELEASES CLAUDE FABLE 5 DESPITE RISKS Why in the News? Public Release: AI company Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, a publicly accessible model built on the powerful Mythos-class architecture. Safety Concerns: Earlier, Anthropic had restricted Claude Mythos Preview due to concerns over its advanced cybersecurity exploitation capabilities. New Safeguards: Fable 5 has been …
Read MoreWORKERS’ REMITTANCES CROSS $100 BILLION IN FY26 Why in the News? Record Milestone: Workers’ remittances to India crossed $100 billion for the first time, reaching $110.47 billion in FY26. BoP Support: Strong remittance inflows helped India record a Balance of Payments (BoP) surplus of $7.22 billion in Q4 FY26 despite weak FDI and FPI inflows. …
Read MoreBIRSA MUNDA AND ADIVASI IDENTITY Why in the News? Legacy Debate: On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary (9 June), tribal organisations renewed efforts to protect his legacy amid the debate on delisting tribal converts from the Scheduled Tribes list. Identity Question: Discussions have resurfaced regarding Adivasi identity, land rights, religion, and self-governance, themes closely associated with …
Read MoreEL NIÑO COULD REWRITE THE RULES OF INDIA’S FMCG SECTOR Syllabus: GS 3: Effects of Climate Change Food processing Why in the News? Concerns over a potential El Niño event and its impact on the Indian monsoon have drawn attention to vulnerabilities within India’s FMCG sector. Weak rainfall can affect agricultural production, increase input …
Read MoreNEGOTIATING FEDERALISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and intervention Issues related to development and management of social sector -Education. Why in the News? The implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, disputes over Vice-Chancellor appointments, regulatory reforms, and debates surrounding foreign university campuses have intensified Centre-State tensions. These developments have …
Read MoreAUTOIMMUNE BLISTERING DISEASES (AIBDs) Why in the News? AI-Based Diagnosis: A joint study by Punjabi University, Patiala and PGIMER, Chandigarh has developed Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based methods for diagnosing AIBDs. Medical Innovation: The technology aims to improve early detection and diagnostic accuracy of rare autoimmune skin disorders. Research Collaboration: The study combines expertise in dermatology, pathology, …
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