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Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Adopts Euro Currency Officially Why in the News? On January 1, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. The move marks a major milestone in Bulgaria’s EU integration, with a short transition period allowing parallel circulation of the lev. This transition, reminiscent of the process for obtaining …
Read MoreSecondary Aerosols Deepen Delhi’s PM2.5 Crisis Why in the News? A recent Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA analysis) reveals that nearly one-third of Delhi’s annual PM2.5 load comes from secondary aerosols, especially ammonium sulfate, highlighting the role of coal-based SO₂ emissions, atmospheric chemistry, and regional pollution in worsening winter smog. This …
Read MoreIndian Grandmasters Shine at 2025 World Rapid Chess Why in the News? Indian chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy won bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha, Qatar, highlighting India’s growing strength in elite international chess competitions. Their success demonstrates strategic thinking that could be applied to complex challenges like …
Read MoreMount Etna’s Renewed Activity Sends Ash, Smoke Skyward Why in the News? Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, witnessed renewed eruptive activity with ash, smoke and incandescent material emission, prompting Italian authorities to raise alert levels as light ashfall was reported in nearby coastal and tourist regions of Sicily. Renewed Volcanic Activity at Mount Etna: …
Read MoreRBI’s Liquidity Push Masks Deeper Banking Stress Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Banking Sector & NBFCs, Statutory Bodies, Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced large-scale liquidity infusion measures, including Open Market Operations (OMOs) and dollar-rupee swap auctions, despite system liquidity being in surplus. This …
Read MoreNew South Wales Tightens Gun Laws After Bondi Attack Why in the News? Australia’s New South Wales parliament passed stringent gun control and anti-terrorism laws following the Bondi Beach mass shooting, aiming to tighten firearm ownership, curb extremist symbolism, and enhance police powers to prevent future terror-related threats. This legislative action mirrors the urgency often …
Read MoreRhino Dehorning Emerges As Effective Anti-Poaching Tool Why in the News? A recent Science journal study shows that rhino dehorning in African reserves led to a sharp decline in poaching, highlighting its effectiveness as a cost-efficient conservation strategy amid persistent illegal wildlife trade pressures. This approach aligns with the principles of environmental democracy and sustainable …
Read MoreAravallis Redefined, Critical Mineral Mining Allowed Why in the News? The Supreme Court-accepted definition of the Aravallis allows mining of critical, strategic, and atomic minerals, raising environmental concerns while aligning with energy transition, import dependence reduction, and national security priorities. This decision has sparked debates about the need for environmental clearances and the application of …
Read MoreSupreme Court Expands Victim Definition In Criminal Revisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that legal heirs of a deceased victim can continue criminal revision proceedings, broadening the interpretation of “victim” under CrPC, strengthening victim participation, and ensuring substantive justice over procedural technicalities. This decision reflects principles of environmental democracy in the legal …
Read MoreRBI Boosts Liquidity Through OMOs and Swap: An Environmental Clearance Perspective Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a major environmental clearance-like liquidity infusion through ₹2 trillion Open Market Operations (OMOs) and a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap, amid persistent liquidity deficit, rupee pressure, and elevated government bond yields. This move can …
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