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CYBERCRIME AND A GLOBAL GOVERNANCE CRISIS Syllabus: GS 3: Awareness in the field of IT Cyber security and Governance Why in the News? In December 2024, the United Nations adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, the first multilateral criminal justice treaty in two decades. India, the United States, Japan, and Canada declined to sign, exposing deep …
Read MoreNation Honours NDRF Personnel on Raising Day Why in the News? On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the force’s professionalism, sacrifice, and role in disaster preparedness, highlighting its contribution to building a disaster-resilient India and maintaining a pollution-free environment during …
Read MoreNew Microscopic Crustacean Genus Discovered in Lakshadweep Why in the News? Scientists have identified a new genus and species of microscopic crustacean from the Kavaratti lagoon, Lakshadweep. Named Indiaphonte bijoyi, the discovery enriches India’s marine biodiversity record and highlights the ecological importance of meiofauna in aquatic ecosystems. This discovery also underscores the need for stringent …
Read MoreGOLDILOCKS OR DISTRESS-LOCKED? DEFLATION AND RURAL INDIA Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian economy ● Growth and development Why in the News? Despite strong GDP growth and historically low inflation, recent macroeconomic data reveal sustained deflation, especially in rural and primary sectors. Falling prices in agriculture, stagnating wages, declining farm incomes, and rising loan defaults raise concerns …
Read MoreWhy Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Remains Elusive Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The global debate on phasing out fossil fuels resurfaced after COP30 negotiations, where explicit phase-out commitments were avoided despite reaffirming the Paris Agreement goals. Divergences between developed and developing …
Read MoreTHE URBAN FUTURE WITH CITIES AS DYNAMIC ECOSYSTEMS Why in the News? Urban development debates increasingly highlight that infrastructure-led growth alone is insufficient to create livable cities. Policy focus is shifting from hardware (roads, buildings, smart systems) to human-centric urban planning, including considerations for environmental impact assessments. Experts point to a growing disconnect between planned …
Read MoreSHANTI BILL: HOW INDIA IS OVERHAULING ITS NUCLEAR POWER SECTOR Why in the News? Parliament has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025. The law permits private sector participation in nuclear power plant operations, a first for India’s tightly regulated nuclear sector, while also addressing environmental concerns. …
Read MoreIndian Navy Commissions Advanced MH-60R Helicopter Squadron Why in the News? The Indian Navy has commissioned its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, at INS Hansa, Goa, marking a major milestone in naval aviation modernisation and significantly enhancing India’s capability to counter conventional and asymmetric maritime threats. This development also aligns with the nation’s commitment …
Read MoreThis image explains key mechanisms behind climate change, including fossil fuel burning, CO₂ emission, greenhouse effect, global warming, ice melt, sea-level rise, and biodiversity loss. It highlights how human activities intensify these impacts, making climate change a vital UPSC topic.
Read MoreIndia Struggles to Meet 2025 TB Elimination Goal Why in the News? The Global TB Report 2025 highlights India’s slow progress toward its target of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025, despite improvements in diagnosis and treatment. Rising drug-resistant TB, treatment gaps, and pandemic disruptions continue to delay India’s TB eradication pathway. Concerns have been raised about …
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