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How India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation

How India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …

28May 2025

SC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves

SC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …

28May 2025

Centre Drafts New Law for Property Registration

Centre Drafts New Law for Property Registration Why in the News ? The Ministry of Rural Development has released the draft Registration Bill, 2025, inviting public feedback. The Bill aims to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, 1908, by promoting digital registration, transparency, and ease for citizens and businesses. Need for a New Registration Law: The …

28May 2025

Sikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent

Sikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent Why in the News ? Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, objecting to the recent ascent of Mt Khangchendzonga from the Nepal side by a mountaineering team. He urged the Centre to diplomatically ensure the sacred peak is respected and not …

28May 2025

Chabahar Port Expansion and Rail Link Progress

Chabahar Port Expansion and Rail Link Progress Why in the News ? India and Iran are accelerating efforts to expand Chabahar Port and connect it to Iran’s railway network by mid-2026. This move aims to enhance regional connectivity under the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and boost access to Central Asia and Eurasia. Infrastructure Expansion …

28May 2025

Dugongs in Danger: Protecting India’s Sea Cows

Dugongs in Danger: Protecting India’s Sea Cows Why in the News ? May 28 is observed as World Dugong Day to raise awareness about the vulnerable dugong population in India. Despite their importance in maintaining marine ecosystems, only around 200 dugongs remain in Indian waters due to habitat loss and human activities, leading to significant …

28May 2025

India’s Urban Health Crisis: The Overnutrition Surge

India’s Urban Health Crisis: The Overnutrition Surge Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger GS-3: Agricultural Resources Focus: A recent Nature study on IT employees in Hyderabad found 84% had fatty liver and 71% were obese, spotlighting a serious urban health crisis driven by overnutrition. This reflects India’s growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), …

28May 2025

India Clears AMCA Execution Model for 5th-Gen Jet

India Approves Execution Model for AMCA: A Major Leap Toward Indigenous Fifth-Generation Fighter Capability On May 27, 2025, the Government of India’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved the execution model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program—marking a historic step in India’s defense self-reliance journey. This initiative will lead to the development of India’s …

28May 2025

DRDO Inaugurates Quantum Technology Research Centre in Delhi

DRDO Inaugurates Quantum Technology Research Centre in Delhi: A Strategic Leap for India’s Quantum Mission In a landmark development for India’s defence and strategic innovation, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) on May 27, 2025, at Metcalfe House, New Delhi. This state-of-the-art facility, a key component of …

28May 2025

ADDRESSING GENDER INEQUITIES IN CARE: IMPLICATIONS FOR WOMEN AND ECONOMY

ADDRESSING GENDER INEQUITIES IN CARE: IMPLICATIONS FOR WOMEN AND ECONOMY Why in the News? Most of the paid and unpaid care work in India is performed by women, highlighting the need for women’s economic empowerment and addressing gender inequities in care. Women care workers often face poor pay, long hours, and inadequate work conditions, exemplifying …

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