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FREEBIES’ VS WELFARE SPENDING: SUPREME COURT’S VIEW Why in the News? Judicial Distinction: The Supreme Court clearly differentiated between irrational freebies and legitimate welfare investment aimed at marginalised sections of society. Chief Justice Remarks: Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasised that indiscriminate distribution of state largesse cannot be equated with constitutionally mandated welfare spending. Petition Listing: …
Read MoreINDIA’S SPACE-TECH SURGE: A MOONSHOT MOMENT Why in the News? Sector expansion: India’s space economy, valued at $8 billion, is projected to reach $40 billion by 2040, driven by rapid startup-led innovation. Startup boom: Over 420 space-tech startups now operate in India, nearly doubling in four years, supported by more than $350 million private capital. …
Read MoreINDIA’S RIVER DELTAS SINKING RAPIDLY Why in the News? Global study alert: An international research team has found systemic land subsidence across India’s major river deltas, driven largely by human activities, potentially requiring environmental impact assessments. Satellite evidence: The findings are based on high-resolution satellite data (2014–2023) and were published in Nature on January 14, …
Read MoreJAPAN RESTARTS KASHIWAZAKI-KARIWA NUCLEAR REACTOR Why in the News? Reactor Restart: Japan has restarted Reactor No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest nuclear power station by capacity, following rigorous environmental clearance processes. Post-Fukushima Move: This marks a major step nearly 15 years after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, which led to the …
Read MoreGOVT RELEASES DRAFT ELECTRICITY POLICY 2026 Why in the News? Policy Release: The Ministry of Power released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 to transform India’s power sector in line with Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, incorporating environmental considerations and impact assessments. Consumption Targets: The draft policy sets ambitious per capita electricity consumption goals, targeting …
Read MoreNATION’S FUTURE STARTS WITH CHILD’S EARLY LEARNING Syllabus: GS-2: ● Social Sector and services related to Education ● Human resource development Why in the News? India’s renewed focus on Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) under the NEP 2020 and NIPUN Bharat Mission highlights early learning as the cornerstone of human …
Read MoreOSOP Scheme Boosts Local Crafts via Railways Why in the News? The Indian Railways’ One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme has expanded to over 2,000 railway stations, benefiting 1.32 lakh artisans and small producers by providing direct market access, strengthening Vocal for Local and livelihood generation, while also promoting environmentally sustainable practices. OSOP Scheme: Expanding …
Read MoreUMEX–SimTEX 2026 Highlights Autonomous Defence Technologies Why in the News? The UMEX and SimTEX 2026 exhibitions opened in Abu Dhabi, showcasing global advances in unmanned systems, robotics, AI, and simulation technologies, with record international participation, underlining the growing strategic importance of autonomous defence and security solutions. The event also highlighted the increasing role of environmental …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Rejects UGC Push for Third Language Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu government opposed a recent UGC circular mandating a third language in higher education, calling it an indirect attempt at Hindi imposition, and urged the Union government to withdraw the directive, reiterating commitment to the two-language policy. Tamil Nadu’s Objection to …
Read MoreWhy Pax Silica Matters for India’s Tech Future Why in the News? The Pax Silica initiative, launched by the United States in December 2025, aims to secure critical mineral, semiconductor, and AI supply chains. India is expected to be invited, raising debates on strategic autonomy, technology cooperation, and geopolitics. Pax Silica: Objectives and Geopolitical Context …
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