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INDIA REJECTS SCO STATEMENT SEEN AS PRO-PAKISTAN Why in the News? India’s objection: India refused to sign a joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Qingdao, China. Terror omission: The statement excluded the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir which killed 26 Indian tourists. Pro-Pak stance: India said the document favoured Pakistan’s …
Read MoreRECOGNISING ADIVASI IDENTITY IN CENSUS Syllabus: GS-2: ● Vulnerable Section of society ● Issues related to SCs and STs Why in the News? The gazette notification for the 2027 Census lacks clarity on caste enumeration. More importantly, the long-standing demand of Adivasi communities for recognition of their distinct faiths in the Census remains unaddressed. This …
Read MoreIndia Sets Record in QS World University Rankings 2026 Why in the News? The QS World University Rankings 2026 have featured a record 54 Indian institutes, marking India’s highest representation to date in these prestigious world university rankings. IIT Delhi has emerged as the top Indian institution, climbing from 150th to 123rd rank globally, its …
Read MoreIndia Reaffirms Support for Cyprus’ Peaceful Unification Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Cyprus and reiterated India’s support for the peaceful resolution of the “Cyprus Question.” His visit not only strengthened India Cyprus relations but also sent a subtle diplomatic signal to Turkiye and highlighted the bilateral ties ahead of Cyprus’ 2026 …
Read MoreINDIA’S STRATEGIC DILEMMA IN BAY REGION Syllabus: GS-2: Look East to Act East, Regional Groupings, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS? India recently revoked the transshipment facility for Bangladesh, impacting its garment export logistics. This move came soon after Dhaka’s diplomatic engagement with China and a controversial …
Read MoreIndia Reconsiders Flue Gas Desulphurisation for Power Plants Why in the News? In the complex landscape of Indian politics, a BJP-led government committee headed by PSA Ajay Sood has recommended rolling back the 2015 mandate requiring all coal-fired thermal power plants to install Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units. This recommendation cites high costs and implementation …
Read MoreIndia Delays Ratification of High Seas Treaty Why in the News? At the ongoing UN Ocean Conference 2025 in France, India indicated that it is unlikely to ratify the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ agreement) during the session. Although signed in 2024, ratification is pending due to legal and policy revisions. About the High Seas Treaty …
Read MoreChina’s Rare Earth Curbs Challenge India’s Readiness Why in the News? China’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals have disrupted India’s automobile sector, exposing its dependence on Chinese imports. The move, in retaliation to US tariffs, highlights the urgent need for India to develop its domestic rare earth ecosystem and address critical mineral supply chain …
Read MoreINDIA PUSHES RECYCLING OF CRITICAL MINERALS Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Mineral & Energy Resource GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Mines is finalizing a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals, particularly rare earth elements (REEs) …
Read MoreIndia Secures Presidency of Global Administrative Sciences Body Why in the News? India wins IIAS presidency, defeating Austria with 87 out of 141 votes in a historic mandate. This victory highlights India’s growing global influence in public administration reforms and administrative innovations, championed through the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) based in …
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