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India’s Growth Paradox and Shrinking Fiscal Policy Space Syllabus: GS-3: Fiscal Policy, Government Policies & Interventions, Monetary Policy, Mobilization of Resources, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The First Advance Estimates of GDP (January 2026) show India growing at 7.4% in real terms, but nominal GDP growth slowing to 8%, the lowest since 2002–03. This …
Read MoreMODI AND FRIEDRICH MERZ ARE LOOKING AT ‘INDO-EUROPE’ TO BALANCE AMERICA AND CHINA Why in the News? Europe is seeking to deepen its strategic, economic and geopolitical engagement with India amid global realignments. The idea of an “Indo-European partnership” is moving from rhetoric to actionable diplomacy, much like how environmental clearances transform policy into practice. …
Read MoreDEADLY BUSHFIRES SCORCH SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA Why in the News? Loss of life: At least one person has died as intense bushfires continue to ravage southeast Australia, raising questions about environmental impact assessments and clearances in fire-prone areas. Widespread damage: Around 300 homes and buildings have been destroyed across affected regions, highlighting the need for robust …
Read MoreSAFETY OF VICTIMS PARAMOUNT IN POCSO BAIL CASES: SUPREME COURT Why in the News? Bail cancelled: The Supreme Court of India cancelled bail granted to an accused in a 2024 gang rape case involving a minor, highlighting the intersection of criminal justice and environmental jurisprudence, including considerations of environmental clearances and impact assessments. Judicial censure: …
Read MoreU.S. DECLARES EMERGENCY TO PROTECT VENEZUELAN SOVEREIGN FUNDS Why in the News? Emergency order: Donald Trump declared a national emergency to block courts and creditors from seizing Venezuelan government funds held in the United States, a move that could be seen as an ex-post facto intervention in financial matters. Executive action: An executive order bars …
Read MoreNATIONAL SPORTS GOVERNANCE RULES 2026 NOTIFIED Why in the News? Rules notified: The Central Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. Reform push: The Rules aim to standardise governance, elections, and accountability across National Sports Bodies, similar to how environmental clearances standardize project …
Read MoreBHASHINI SAMUDAYE WORKSHOP: STRENGTHENING INDIA’S LANGUAGE AI ECOSYSTEM Why in the News? Workshop scheduled: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will organise the BHASHINI Samudaye Workshop in New Delhi, potentially addressing communication challenges in environmental clearances. Language AI focus: The event aims to strengthen India’s language AI ecosystem through collaboration and ecosystem-building, which could …
Read MoreFIX GST ON CAPITAL GOODS TO REVIVE PRIVATE INVESTMENT Why in the News? Policy debate: An opinion article flags structural flaws in GST treatment of capital goods, linking them to weak private investment response and potential impacts on environmental clearances. Budget relevance: The issue gains urgency ahead of the Union Budget, where reviving private investment …
Read MoreWHY ARTICLE 6 IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: ● Indian constitution – Significant provisions ● Indian constitutional schemes Why in the News? At COP29, carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement were fully operationalised, including the Article 6.4 crediting mechanism. In August 2025, India signed its first Joint Crediting Mechanism …
Read MoreIndia’s Non-Fossil Energy Capacity Records Strong Growth Why in the News ? India’s non-fossil fuel installed capacity reached 266.78 GW in 2025, marking a 22.6% annual increase, driven mainly by solar and wind energy expansion, reinforcing India’s commitment to clean energy transition and its 2030 renewable targets. Growth Trends in India’s Non-Fossil Energy Sector : …
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