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Supreme Court Pushes Stronger Ban On Child Labour Why in the News ? The Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government on a PIL demanding stricter prohibition of child labour in entertainment and hospitality-related sectors. The Court also directed the NCPCR to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for rescue and rehabilitation of affected …
Read MoreIndia And U.S. Stress Secure Maritime Trade Routes Why in the News ? During the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India, both countries emphasised the need for safe and unimpeded maritime commerce, particularly amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. India-U.S. Strategic Partnership …
Read MoreIndia Abstains On UN Climate Change Resolution Vote Why in the News ? India abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution supporting the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate obligations, citing concerns over its impact on the UNFCCC framework and climate negotiations involving environmental clearances and international commitments. India’s Position …
Read MoreIran Allows India Passage Through Strategic Hormuz Strait Why in the News ? Amid escalating West Asia conflict, Iran has allowed India and four other countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil route requiring stringent environmental clearances for maritime operations. The move highlights shifting geopolitics, maritime security concerns aligned with …
Read MoreIndia Engages G7 Talks Amid West Asia Crisis Why in the News ? India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in France, where key global issues like the West Asia conflict, Ukraine war, and UN peacekeeping reforms were discussed, alongside India’s participation in the upcoming G7 Summit 2026 with focus …
Read MoreIndia Opposes WTO Investment Deal Amid Isolation Risk Why in the News ? Ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon, India is opposing the China-backed Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, risking diplomatic isolation as over 128 WTO members support it, raising concerns about multilateralism and equity. India’s Opposition to IFD Agreement: …
Read MoreIndia Nears Approval of Gene-Edited Mustard Variety Why in the News? The Union government is close to clearing a gene-edited mustard developed using CRISPR-Cas9, signalling India’s policy shift towards gene editing over GM crops to enhance nutrition, disease resistance and climate resilience with faster regulatory approvals. This development raises questions about environmental impact assessments and …
Read MoreIndia’s Methane Blind Spot in Urban Waste Why in the News? Recent satellite-based methane observations indicate that emissions from India’s major landfills are significantly higher than official estimates, in some cases by up to ten times. This has raised concerns about underreporting, ineffective waste management, and missed opportunities for climate mitigation under existing national programmes, …
Read MoreIndia Begins Release Plan for Critically Endangered Vultures Why in the News? The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will release six critically endangered vultures—slender-billed and white-rumped—in Assam in January 2026. This marks a major step in India’s long-term vulture conservation and captive breeding programme, which has been subject to rigorous environmental clearance processes to ensure …
Read MoreSECURITY COOPERATION IN INDIAN OCEAN Syllabus: GS-2: India and its neighbourhood relations Bilateral and global groupings involving India. Why in the News? The 7th Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) summit hosted by India in November 2025 highlighted an evolving framework for Indian Ocean security cooperation, driven by rising maritime challenges, geopolitical shifts, China’s growing footprint, and …
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