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India 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 …
Read MoreUPSC Mains Questions on India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission Source : https://universalinstitutions.com/green-hydrogen-and-indias-national-green-hydrogen-mission/ UPSC Mains Question 1 (GS Paper III – Environment/Energy) “Green hydrogen is not merely a fuel, but a cornerstone of India’s energy security and climate goals.” Discuss the objectives, key components, and strategic significance of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission in this context. …
Read MoreHow India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …
Read MoreSC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …
Read MoreCentre Drafts New Law for Property Registration Why in the News ? The Ministry of Rural Development has released the draft Registration Bill, 2025, inviting public feedback. The Bill aims to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, 1908, by promoting digital registration, transparency, and ease for citizens and businesses. Need for a New Registration Law: The …
Read MoreSikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent Why in the News ? Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, objecting to the recent ascent of Mt Khangchendzonga from the Nepal side by a mountaineering team. He urged the Centre to diplomatically ensure the sacred peak is respected and not …
Read MoreChabahar Port Expansion and Rail Link Progress Why in the News ? India and Iran are accelerating efforts to expand Chabahar Port and connect it to Iran’s railway network by mid-2026. This move aims to enhance regional connectivity under the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and boost access to Central Asia and Eurasia. Infrastructure Expansion …
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