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Hunger Must Not Become Weapon in Armed Conflicts Why in the News? At the UN Food Systems Summit 2024 in Addis Ababa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global leaders to ensure food is never used as a weapon of war, highlighting the impact of conflicts and climate change on Africa’s hunger crisis and the growing …
Read MoreIs Israel’s Gaza Offensive a Case of Genocide? WHY IN THE NEWS? In January 2024, South Africa filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks. This interim application, filed at the eleventh hour, has brought international scrutiny to a markedly …
Read MoreREFORMING POLICE TO END CUSTODIAL BRUTALITY Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Fundamental Rights, Transparency & Accountability Why in the News? The custodial death of Ajith Kumar in Tamil Nadu has reignited national concern over police brutality within detention centers. With a spate of similar deaths across the state, the incident points to systemic failures in …
Read MoreCUSTODIAL DEATHS: ZERO POLICE CONVICTIONS IN TAMIL NADU AND BEYOND Why in the News? Recent incident: Ajith Kumar, a security guard, died in police custody in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, sparking public outrage. Judicial rebuke: The Madurai Bench of the Madras HC called the injuries “worse than murder,” highlighting the need for stricter oversight. Pattern continues: …
Read MoreMagna Carta’s Legacy: Law, Liberty, and Democracy Why in the News ? A rare early copy of the Magna Carta, the 1215 charter that curbed royal authority and influenced modern democracies, has been discovered at Harvard University. The document continues to symbolise the rule of law and democratic values globally, serving as a blueprint for …
Read MoreBANGLADESH’S FLIGHT TOWARDS AUTHORITARIAN RULE Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in the News? On June 7, Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser, Prof. Muhammad Yunus, addressed the nation announcing elections in April 2026 and unveiling the proposed ‘July Proclamation’. Amid constitutional reform efforts and growing restrictions on major …
Read MoreUN Report Urges Support for Reproductive Autonomy Why in News? The United Nations Population Fund’s State of World Population Report 2025 emphasizes that fertility policies worldwide are still driven by population fear narratives. It urges governments to focus on reproductive autonomy, not coercion, amid declining global fertility rates and changing India demographics. The report also …
Read MoreSupreme Court Bars Forced Narco-Tests Without Consent Why in the News? The Supreme Court set aside a Patna High Court order allowing narco-analysis tests without consent in a dowry harassment case. The court reaffirmed that such tests violate Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Indian Constitution. This Supreme Court judgment on narco-tests emphasizes the constitutional …
Read MoreHumanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza Deepens Amid Blockade Why in the News ? Gaza is witnessing an escalating humanitarian crisis, with acute food insecurity, mass displacement, and targeting of aid workers. A nearly three-month Israeli blockade, conflict-related destruction, and operational restrictions on UNRWA have severely affected aid distribution and civilian survival. Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: …
Read MoreIndia’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India Introduction In a strategic move to align financial flows with India’s sustainability goals and promote environmental impact investing, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance released the Draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy in 2025. This …
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