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Unemployment Falls As Labour Participation Rises Nationwide Why in the News? India’s unemployment rate declined to 4.7% in November, while the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) rose to its highest level since April, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by MoSPI. This positive trend suggests a growing environmental democracy in the …
Read MoreA CRITICAL STORY THAT A CHUNK OF THE MEDIA MISSED Syllabus: GS-3: Indian economy and issues associated Growth and Development Why in the News? The release of India’s Quarter-2 national accounts data showing 8.2% GDP growth coincided with the IMF assigning a ‘C’ grade to India’s national accounts statistics. While growth numbers dominated headlines, concerns …
Read MoreYellow Line Proposal Could Redefine Gaza Border Why in the News? Israel’s military chief has referred to the proposed Yellow Line in Gaza as a “new border”, raising concerns over the future of the ceasefire plan, territorial control, and the feasibility of US-backed efforts to rebuild and demilitarise Gaza under international supervision. This situation calls …
Read MoreAditya-L1 Uncovers Mystery Behind Unusual Solar Storm Why in the News? India’s Aditya-L1 mission, in collaboration with six U.S. satellites, has revealed the reason behind the unusually strong May 2024 solar storm, showing that a rare CME–CME collision triggered massive magnetic reconnection, amplifying the storm’s impact on Earth. This discovery highlights the importance of space …
Read MoreGanga–Yamuna Water Diversion Plan Faces Major Hurdle Why in the News? The proposal to divert 500 cusecs of Ganga water into the Yamuna to improve river flow and reduce pollution has stalled, as the Uttar Pradesh government raised engineering, agricultural and farmers’ protest concerns, delaying Delhi’s long-promised Yamuna cleaning efforts. This delay highlights the complex …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Stubble Burning Blame in Delhi Pollution Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has stated that farmers cannot be scapegoated for Delhi’s pollution, noting that pollution persisted despite a sharp fall in stubble-burning cases. It asked the CAQM to examine other major pollution sources and revisit its action plan. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreLok Sabha Passes Manipur GST Reform Bill Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, replacing an existing Ordinance. The session saw repeated disruptions as the Opposition demanded a debate on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across several States. …
Read MoreIGI Airport Achieves India’s First Water-Positive Milestone Why in the News ? Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become India’s first airport to achieve “water-positive” status, indicating that it replenishes more water than it consumes. This achievement marks a major step in IGIA’s shift toward sustainability and its net-zero airport vision. Achievement and Environmental …
Read MoreFirst Ever Coronal Mass Ejection Seen Externally Why in the News? Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a coronal mass ejection (CME) on a star other than the Sun. Using the LOFAR telescope network, researchers observed a massive explosion on a distant red dwarf, raising new questions about planetary habitability and potential impacts on …
Read MoreChina–Japan Tensions Rise Over Senkaku Islands Patrol Why in the News? China’s Coast Guard patrolled the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions with Japan following Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remark that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response. The incident has deepened diplomatic strain amid China’s growing assertiveness in the East China Sea, raising …
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