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17Sep 2025

Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Special Campaign 5.0 Portal

Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Special Campaign 5.0 Portal Why in the News ? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the web portal for Special Campaign 5.0 in New Delhi. The campaign focuses on institutionalising cleanliness (swachhata), reducing pendency of files, and ensuring scientific e-waste disposal in compliance with E-Waste Management Rules 2022. Focus and Achievements …

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16Sep 2025

Supreme Court On Waqf Act: Key Provisions Stayed

SC Stays Arbitrary Waqf Amendments, Upholds Act Why in the News ? The Supreme Court (SC) stayed key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, terming them prima facie arbitrary, while upholding the overall Act. The judgment mandates proper registration of Waqfs to prevent misuse and encroachments on government properties. This decision comes as part …

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16Sep 2025

India’s Procurement Reforms Fuel Innovation

India’s Gender Data Gap Hampers Economic Ambitions Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Issues Related to Women Inclusive Growth Why in the News? India’s ambition to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047 is hindered by the lack of gender-disaggregated data. The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index, launched by Uttar Pradesh, highlights how embedding a gender …

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16Sep 2025

Unlocking Innovation: India’s Procurement Shift

UNLOCKING INNOVATION WITH INDIA’S PROCUREMENT REFORMS Why in the news? Research and development (R&D) can be transformed by integrating global best practices in market-shaping, cognitive tools, and hybrid governance. Traditional procurement policies, though aimed at transparency and cost-efficiency, often have unintended negative effects on R&D. While these frameworks succeed in preventing fraud, they tend to …

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01Sep 2025

Green Credits Tied to Canopy Density Rule

Green Credits Now Linked to Canopy Density Why in the News? The Union Environment Ministry has revised rules under the Green Credit Programme (GCP), linking credits to tree survival and canopy density rather than mere numbers. Green credits will now be awarded after five years, only if 40% canopy density is achieved. Key Changes in …

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30Aug 2025

India’s Path to Energy Sovereignty Unveiled

India’s Path to Energy Sovereignty Syllabus GS 3: Energy Security Why in the News? Recently, India’s growing oil import dependence, Israel-Iran ceasefire’s impact on global energy flows, and the push for diversified energy strategies have revived debates on sovereignty, resilience, and long-term energy security. Introduction India imports over 85% of its crude oil and more …

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20Aug 2025

India’s Climate Taxonomy for Green Finance Growth

India’s Climate Taxonomy: Building a Credible Green Finance Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Renewable Energy GS-3: Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? In May 2024, the Ministry of Finance released India’s draft Climate Finance Taxonomy for public consultation. This “living framework” aims to mobilise green capital, prevent greenwashing, and align India’s finance sector with carbon …

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20Aug 2025

Modi to Attend SCO Summit in Tianjin, China

🇮🇳🤝🇨🇳 India–China Relations: PM Modi to Attend SCO Summit in Tianjin Key Highlights SCO Summit Invitation Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi and conveyed a message from President Xi Jinping. PM Modi accepted the invitation to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin (August 31–September 1, 2025). …

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16Aug 2025

India’s Indigenous Air Defence by 2035

India to Build Indigenous Air Defence by 2035 Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, announced the launch of ‘Sudarshan Chakra’, India’s first indigenous air defence system, to be completed by 2035. The mission aims to provide comprehensive security cover to both strategic and civilian areas. Government’s Vision …

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14Aug 2025

Supreme Court’s New Rules on Stray Dogs in India

Supreme Court Issues Strict Guidelines on Stray Dogs Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued a detailed written order expanding its August 11, 2025 verdict on stray dog management, directing municipal authorities in Delhi-NCR to capture all street dogs within 8 weeks, ensure humane sheltering, veterinary care, and prohibit their release back on …

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