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Circulatory Diseases Lead India’s Medically Certified Deaths Why in the News? The Office of the Registrar-General of India (RGI) has released its Annual Report on Medical Certification of Cause of Death, 2023, revealing that circulatory system diseases accounted for 36.4% of all medically certified deaths in India. This trend underscores the importance of a pollution-free …
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 …
Read MoreDugongs in Danger: Protecting India’s Sea Cows Why in the News ? May 28 is observed as World Dugong Day to raise awareness about the vulnerable dugong population in India. Despite their importance in maintaining marine ecosystems, only around 200 dugongs remain in Indian waters due to habitat loss and human activities, leading to significant …
Read MoreIndia’s Urban Health Crisis: The Overnutrition Surge Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger GS-3: Agricultural Resources Focus: A recent Nature study on IT employees in Hyderabad found 84% had fatty liver and 71% were obese, spotlighting a serious urban health crisis driven by overnutrition. This reflects India’s growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rising prostate cancer cases in India, projected to double by 2040, emphasise the need for early testing and awareness. source:IE Understanding Prostate Cancer Incidence Projection: Rising Cases: Prostate cancer cases in India are projected to double to about 71,000 new cases per year by 2040, as per Lancet’s analysis. Late-stage Diagnoses: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ICMR to establish evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer management in India, addressing gaps in prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. About the Gap in Guidelines: Currently, India lacks evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management, despite its high prevalence, constituting 10% of total cancer deaths. The absence of such …
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