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MARFAN SYNDROME: GENETIC CONNECTIVE-TISSUE DISORDER AND AORTIC RISK Why in the News? Researchers have recently published the first molecular characterization of Marfan syndrome in domestic cats, providing a new animal model for understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms of this inherited connective-tissue disorder. The development may support future research into disease mechanisms, diagnosis and therapeutic …
Read MoreISHWAR CHANDRA VIDYASAGAR: SOCIAL REFORM, WOMEN’S EDUCATION AND MODERN EDUCATION IN INDIA Why in the News? The nation is commemorating the 207th birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, born on 26 September 1820 in Birsingha, West Bengal. A prominent nineteenth-century social reformer and educationist, Vidyasagar played a major role in the campaign for Hindu widow …
Read MoreQUAD-AT-SEA SHIP OBSERVER MISSION: Why in the News? India has welcomed the commencement of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, announced during the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi in May 2026. The mission involves India, Australia, Japan and the United States, with officers from all four countries participating aboard Indian Coast Guard …
Read MoreSUBANSIRI UPPER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT, FOREST DIVERSION AND ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS Why in the News? The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry has recommended environmental clearance for the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the final clearance will depend on Stage-I forest clearance, as the project involves diversion of …
Read MoreWESTERN GHATS ECO-SENSITIVE AREAS: KERALA’S DEMAND FOR A FOREST-FOCUSED ESA Why in the News? The Kerala government has urged the Centre to limit the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in its Western Ghats region to 8,590.69 sq. km of forest areas, excluding populated areas, farmlands and plantations. The State argues that its dense population, extensive forest …
Read MoreAFSPA EXTENSION IN THE NORTHEAST: SECURITY IMPERATIVES AND CIVIL LIBERTIES Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for another six months in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. The decision comes amid continuing security concerns, particularly in Manipur, where ethnic violence has persisted …
Read MoreFSSAI PROPOSES BAN ON ANALOGUE PANEER: FOOD SAFETY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION Why in the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a nationwide prohibition on the manufacture and sale of analogue products as paneer. Products already licensed under the “Analogue in Dairy Context” category would also have to discontinue using …
Read MoreMAKE IN INDIA AT 12: MANUFACTURING GROWTH AND THE CHALLENGE OF STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION Why in the News? Twelve years after its launch on 25 September 2014, an assessment of Make in India across growth, investment, employment and exports indicates mixed outcomes. While manufacturing has recorded gains in selected sectors, its overall contribution to GVA, employment, …
Read MoreBLUE BONDS: FINANCING INDIA’S BLUE ECONOMY Why in the News? India is preparing its maiden blue bond issuance of up to ₹1,000 crore through Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SMFCL) to finance eligible maritime projects. The initiative could create a new channel for funding India’s blue economy, although questions remain regarding project eligibility, impact measurement, investor …
Read MoreALTERNATIVES TO THE SWIFT PAYMENT SYSTEM: THE EMERGING GLOBAL PAYMENTS LANDSCAPE Why in the News? The recent BRICS Summit renewed discussion on increasing trade and payments in national currencies, amid growing concerns over the use of financial sanctions and the dominance of the SWIFT–dollar correspondent banking system. Proposals involving CBDC interoperability and alternative payment infrastructures …
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