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LAND RESTORATION AND DROUGHT RESILIENCE: INDIA’S CALL FOR SUSTAINED INTERNATIONAL FINANCE Why in the News? India has called for diversified, adequate, predictable and sustained international finance for land restoration and drought resilience at COP17 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. India also highlighted its domestic financing mechanisms, including Green Credit …
Read MoreGanga Floodplain Rules Shift Toward Regulated Construction Why in the News ? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has amended the 2016 Ganga protection framework, removing the blanket construction-free zone provision. Construction may now be permitted in certain floodplain areas facing moderate or rare flooding, subject to regulatory clearances. New Rules for Ganga Floodplains: …
Read MoreVikram Sarabhai’s Vision Shaped India’s Space Programme Why in the News ? On Vikram Sarabhai’s birth anniversary, the Lok Sabha Speaker, Defence Minister and Science and Technology Minister paid tribute to the pioneering scientist. Leaders highlighted his vision of using science and space technology for national development, self-reliance and improving citizens’ lives. Vikram Sarabhai: Architect …
Read MoreIndia Must Secure Bab-el-Mandeb Through Maritime Leadership Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their Mandate, Security Challenges & their Management in Border AreasInfrastructure Why in the News ? Rising tensions in West Asia have shifted global attention from the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, …
Read MoreIndia Hosts Sixteenth BRICS Health Ministers Meeting In Chandigarh Why in the News ? India is hosting the 16th BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting in Chandigarh, bringing together Health Ministers and senior officials from BRICS countries to strengthen cooperation in health security, digital health, pandemic preparedness, and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Key Highlights of the 16th …
Read MoreINDIA WINS FIVE GOLD MEDALS AT THE 56TH INTERNATIONAL PHYSICS OLYMPIAD (IPhO) 2026 Why in the News? Outstanding Achievement: India won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Global Recognition: India secured the joint first position, alongside Russia, China, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Taiwan, among 381 participants …
Read MoreOPERATION AMISTAD CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY IN VENEZUELA Why in the News? Successful Humanitarian Mission: Operation Amistad, India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) mission to earthquake-affected Venezuela, has concluded with the return of the Indian contingent. International Appreciation: Venezuela thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India for providing timely humanitarian assistance, medical support, …
Read MoreHC UPHOLDS UNIFORM LEGAL MARRIAGE AGE FOR ALL RELIGIONS Why in the News? Allahabad HC Judgment: The Allahabad High Court held that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006 prescribes the minimum legal age of marriage for all citizens irrespective of religion. Significance: The Court ruled that Muslim personal law recognising puberty as the …
Read MoreINDIA TO CHAIR UNCTAD’S 9TH SESSION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GROUP OF EXPERTS ON CONSUMER PROTECTION Why in the News? Global Leadership: India is chairing the 9th Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy at UNCTAD in Geneva, Switzerland. Key Development: The session will witness the launch of the …
Read MoreAS US RESHAPES ITS ASIA STRATEGY, INDIA MUST REWIRE ITS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP Why in the News? The United States is recalibrating its South Asia strategy, acknowledging that containing China’s rise through economic or military means has become increasingly difficult. As a result, Washington is expanding its engagement across South Asia rather than relying primarily on …
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