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Industrial Output Growth Moderates Under Revised Series Why in the News ? The government has released the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) under a revised 2022-23 base year, showing industrial output growth of 4.9% in April 2026, lower than the 5.8% growth recorded in April 2025 under the earlier series. Industrial Performance Under the New …
Read MoreFive New Judges Strengthen Supreme Court Bench Why in the News ? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of India, following the Centre’s approval of their appointments and the recent expansion of the Court’s sanctioned strength. Appointment of Five …
Read MoreReimagining India’s Growth Through Industrial Transformation Syllabus: GS-3:Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Growth & Development Why in the News ? The debate on India’s economic strategy has resurfaced following the IMF’s report on Geoeconomics and the Return of Economic Statecraft, which questions hyper-globalisation and unrestricted free trade. The article argues that India should move beyond the 1991 …
Read MoreIMEC IS CAUGHT BETWEEN COMMERCE AND GEOPOLITICS Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood. Global Groupings and India’s interest. Why in the News? The ongoing Iran conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have revived debates on secure global connectivity. The crisis has highlighted vulnerabilities in existing trade routes while simultaneously strengthening the strategic …
Read MoreWebb Telescope Reveals Weather Patterns on Exoplanet Why in the News ? Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have successfully mapped weather patterns on WASP-94A b, a giant exoplanet located about 700 light-years away, providing unprecedented insights into atmospheric processes on distant worlds beyond our Solar System. Groundbreaking Discovery on a Distant Exoplanet …
Read MoreBangladesh Approves Padma Barrage for Water Security Why in the News ? Bangladesh has approved the ambitious Padma Barrage Project on the Padma River (Ganga in Bangladesh) to address water scarcity and improve irrigation in its southwest region, while also reigniting debates over large-scale river engineering, environmental clearances, and ecological sustainability. Padma Barrage: Objectives and …
Read MoreIsrael Captures Strategic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon Why in the News ? Israeli forces have seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest military advance into Lebanese territory in over 25 years. The development represents a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Strategic Significance of Beaufort Castle Capture Israeli troops captured …
Read MoreAravallis Shield Gangetic Plains from Desert Dust Why in News ? Recent dust storms across Rajasthan have highlighted the crucial role of the Aravalli Range in preventing dust from the Thar Desert from reaching the densely populated Indo-Gangetic Plains. Experts warn that degradation of the range is weakening this natural protective barrier, raising concerns about …
Read MoreKhet Bachao Abhiyan to Promote Sustainable Farming Why in the News ? The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, to encourage the balanced use of fertilisers, improve farmer awareness, ensure effective delivery of agricultural schemes across villages, and promote a pollution …
Read MoreDelisting Debate Rekindles Questions of Tribal Identity Why in the News ? The debate over “delisting” Scheduled Tribes (STs) who convert to Christianity or Islam has resurfaced following recent rallies in New Delhi and Chhattisgarh, alongside discussions during the Census process regarding tribal religious identity and constitutional protections, raising questions about environmental democracy and tribal …
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