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Is India Prepared for the End of Globalisation? Why in the news? India’s Economic Survey 2025-26 states export controls, tech curbs & carbon border taxes signal the end of naive globalisation globally. It emphasizes “Swadeshi” (self-reliance) to build resilience against external shocks. India is also negotiating major trade pacts (e.g., with the EU) to secure …
Read MoreAadhaar App Launched, Boosting Secure Digital Governance Why in the News ? On UIDAI Day, Jitin Prasada launched the new Aadhaar App in New Delhi, strengthening secure digital identity services, enhancing user convenience, and reinforcing India’s global leadership in digital public infrastructure. This initiative contributes to the broader goal of environmental democracy by promoting paperless …
Read MoreSolid Waste Management Rules 2026 Emphasise Circular Economy Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from 1 April, strengthening waste segregation, extended producer responsibility, and polluter pays enforcement to improve urban sanitation and sustainable waste management. These rules aim to …
Read MoreSampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 Targets Development Saturation Nationwide Why in the News ? NITI Aayog has launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, a time-bound national campaign to achieve saturation of key development indicators in Aspirational Districts and Blocks, strengthening last-mile governance and outcome-based development. This initiative also aims to promote environmental democracy and enhance environmental jurisprudence at the …
Read MoreGovernment Simplifies Rules for Common Effluent Treatment Plants Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has rationalized regulations governing Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) to strengthen pollution control infrastructure, fast-track their establishment in industrial clusters, and support sustainable industrial growth without diluting environmental safeguards. This move aims to streamline …
Read MoreKarnataka Draft Wage Rules Echo Central Labour Codes Why in the News ? The Karnataka government released draft Code on Wages Rules on January 27 to operationalise the Code on Wages, 2019, triggering criticism from labour unions that the framework may depress wages and weaken worker protections. This development has implications for various sectors, including …
Read MoreFalse POCSO Complaint Prosecution Narrowly Interpreted by Court Why in the News ? The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 22 of the POCSO Act, clarifying that prosecution for false complaints applies only to select grave offences under the Act, not to lesser offences like sexual harassment. This interpretation echoes principles of environmental …
Read MoreAFTER THE APPLAUSE: IMPLEMENTING THE INDIA–EU TRADE PACT Syllabus: GS-2:International Treaties & Agreements, Important International Institutions GS-3:Climate Change ,Sustainable Development WHY IN THE NEWS ? India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement, termed the “mother of all deals.” While political endorsement has generated optimism, attention has shifted to …
Read MorePLAYING HIDE AND SEEK ON EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and intervention Welfare schemes for vulnerable section Why in the News? The proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-GRAMG Act) has sparked widespread criticism for potentially diluting the legally enforceable employment guarantee provided under MGNREGA, despite claims of …
Read MoreCYBERCRIME AND A GLOBAL GOVERNANCE CRISIS Syllabus: GS 3: Awareness in the field of IT Cyber security and Governance Why in the News? In December 2024, the United Nations adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, the first multilateral criminal justice treaty in two decades. India, the United States, Japan, and Canada declined to sign, exposing deep …
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