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UNVEILS OVERSHOOT PATHWAY AS 1.5°C LIMIT NEARS Why in the News ? The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has outlined an “overshoot, peak and decline” pathway, acknowledging that temporarily crossing the 1.5°C warming threshold is increasingly unavoidable. The strategy aims to minimise the magnitude and duration of overshoot and restore temperatures below 1.5°C by 2100. UNEP’s …
Read MoreMATERNITY LEAVE CANNOT HINDER WOMEN’S CAREER PROGRESSION Why in the News ? The Delhi High Court has held that returning from maternity leave cannot ordinarily result in loss of a woman’s position, responsibilities, managerial authority or career prospects. The ruling strengthens statutory protection against professional disadvantage under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Delhi HC Ruling …
Read MoreMMDR Reform Risks Undermining India’s Fiscal Federal Balance Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Industrial Policy Why in the News ? The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament.The amendment significantly strengthens Union control over mineral and mineral-land taxation, potentially weakening the fiscal position …
Read MoreKeep UPI Free By Sharing Its Public Savings Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: E-Governance, Growth & Development, Inclusive Growth, IT & Computers, Infrastructure Why in the News ? The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 has amended Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, which had barred charges on BHIM-UPI …
Read MoreMISA Play Revives Emergency Debate on Artistic Freedom Why in the News ? A Malayalam play titled MISA, depicting the custodial torture of activist and artist Snehalatha Reddy during the 1975 Emergency, has triggered controversy in Kerala. Critics alleged obscenity, while its creators defended the production as an artistic portrayal of state repression and political …
Read MoreFOUR CHALLENGES THAT DEMAND ATTENTION IN INDIA’S FTAs Why in the News? India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect on 1 June, expanding India’s network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and enhancing international trade opportunities. India currently has 15 FTAs covering 27 countries, while 9 additional trade agreements with 42 countries are under …
Read MoreUnderstanding India’s Fertility Trends Syllabus GS 1: Demographics Why in the News? Recently, the Union Government constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change to study population trends, migration, and demographic shifts, triggering debate over immigration, fertility patterns, minorities, and policy priorities including food security and nutritional security. Introduction India is entering a major demographic transition. …
Read MoreIndia’s Energy Strategy Needs Realistic Price Correction Syllabus: GS – 3 – Energy Security, Environmental Considerations including Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Clearances Focus : The article discusses how the Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed India’s structural dependence on imported fossil fuels and the economic strain of shielding consumers from global energy shocks. …
Read MoreINDIA’S WPI INFLATION RISES TO 42-MONTH HIGH Why in the News? Inflation Surge: India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 3% in April 2026, the highest in 42 months. Sharp Increase: WPI inflation increased significantly from 88% in March 2026 due to rising input costs. Major Drivers: Higher prices of fuel, crude oil, natural …
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 …
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