07Feb 2026

Bastar Pandum 2026: Tribal Fest Guide

BASTAR PANDUM–2026 TRIBAL FESTIVAL Why in the News? Presidential Visit: Droupadi Murmu is inaugurating Bastar Pandum–2026 during her one-day visit to Jagdalpur. Cultural Showcase: Large-scale tribal festival highlighting indigenous traditions, folk arts, and community participation is being held in Chhattisgarh. Mass Participation: Over 54,000 participants have registered, reflecting rising popularity and cultural significance of the …

07Feb 2026

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Agni-III Test Success Odisha

AGNI-III MISSILE TEST Why in the News? Successful Launch: Agni-III missile was successfully test-fired from Integrated Test Range as part of a routine training exercise. Strategic Oversight: Test conducted under supervision of the Strategic Forces Command to validate operational preparedness. Deterrence Signal: Reinforces India’s credible minimum deterrence and strategic readiness amid evolving regional security dynamics. …

07Feb 2026

AI-Generated CSAM: The New Child Abuse Crisis

AI-GENERATED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CONTENT Why in the News? UN Warning: UNICEF flagged a sharp rise in AI-generated sexualised images of children Legal Push: Called for criminalisation of creation, possession, and circulation of AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Tech Misuse: Deepfake and AI tools increasingly used to manipulate real images of children into sexualised content. …

07Feb 2026

Restart Global Arms Control Now

RESTART FOR GLOBAL ARMS CONTROL Syllabus: GS 3: Defence and Security Security challenges and their management Why in the News? The New START treaty between the United States and Russia expires, ending the last binding framework limiting strategic nuclear weapons, amid rising arsenals, geopolitical rivalry, and demands for a broader, inclusive arms control architecture involving …

07Feb 2026

Climate Governance Drifting Off Course?

Climate Governance in Drift Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, debates on loss and damage financing intensified as developing countries highlighted the gap between climate disaster impacts and insufficient operational funding mechanisms under international climate frameworks. Introduction Global climate governance today reflects ambition without accountability, promises without enforcement, and cooperation without obligation. …

06Feb 2026

Future-Ready Healthcare: Quality First Priority

TO BE FUTURE READY, HEALTHCARE MUST ENSURE QUALITY Syllabus: GS 3: Science and Technology GS 2: Health Why in the News? The Lancet Commission on Reimagining India’s Health System was launched recently, renewing debate on whether India’s healthcare reforms prioritise quality, continuity, and equity, beyond financial coverage, as the country confronts rising non-communicable diseases, mental …

04Feb 2026

Khanjar Exercise Begins: India-Kyrgyzstan Ties

India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise KHANJAR Begins Why in the News? The 13th edition of Exercise KHANJAR, a joint military drill between India and Kyrgyzstan, commenced at Misamari in Assam, aiming to enhance special forces interoperability, counter-terrorism preparedness, and bilateral defence cooperation under a UN-mandated operations framework. The exercise also promotes environmental democracy by incorporating eco-friendly …

04Feb 2026

Bullet Train’s 2nd Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough

Second Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved in Bullet Train Project Why in the News? The Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the successful breakthrough of the second mountain tunnel of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project in Palghar, Maharashtra, marking a major milestone in India’s first bullet train corridor. This achievement comes after obtaining the necessary …

04Feb 2026

Turtle Trails Odisha: Conservation Fears Rise

Turtle Trails Proposal Raises Conservation Fears in Odisha Why in the News? The Union Budget 2026–27 proposal to develop ‘turtle trails’ along key nesting beaches in Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala has sparked concern among conservationists, who warn that ecotourism may disrupt mass nesting of endangered Olive Ridley turtles, potentially conflicting with environmental clearance norms and …

04Feb 2026

Subansiri Hydel: Forest Compliance Delays Mount

Subansiri Hydel Project Faces Delays in Forest Compliance Why in the News? Despite repeated reminders from the Union Environment Ministry, Arunachal Pradesh has not implemented compensatory afforestation linked to the Subansiri Lower Hydel Project, raising concerns over environmental clearance compliance, forest clearance conditions, elephant corridors, and hydro-peaking impacts. Project Background and Pending Forest Clearance Conditions: …

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