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India has taken a significant step toward securing its energy transition and industrial future by adopting a holistic policy for critical minerals. The Union Cabinet recently approved the ₹12,400 crore National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM), initially announced in the July 2024 budget. This initiative aims to ensure a sustainable supply of essential minerals needed for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of Environment announced four new Ramsar sites in India—two in Tamil Nadu, one each in Sikkim and Jharkhand—bringing the national total to 89, reaffirming India’s top position in Asia for Ramsar sites. India Adds Four New Ramsar Sites: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change announced the inclusion …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development Focus: The Economic Survey 2024-25 forecasts India’s growth between 6.3% and 6.8% for 2025-26, citing strong economic fundamentals but acknowledging uncertainties in urban demand and investment. It emphasizes the need for deregulation, fostering trust, and indigenising key sectors to meet growth aspirations for 2047. India’s …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Inter-State Relations , Dispute Redressal Mechanisms ,Tribunals , Water Resources Focus: The Yamuna River became a political flashpoint after Delhi Chief Minister accused Haryana of releasing contaminated water, jeopardizing public health. Amid election campaigns, the focus shifted to the river’s pollution, water shortages, and declining ecological flow, highlighting the need for inter-state cooperation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court directed courts and tribunals nationwide to provide inclusive sanitation facilities, including separate toilets for transgender persons, marking a historic step toward equality and addressing basic rights highlighted in a 2023 PIL. Landmark Directives by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court of India mandated the provision of inclusive washroom …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects report highlights India’s projected 6.6% growth in 2025, easing currency pressures, infrastructure-driven expansion, robust exports, and opportunities from untapped critical minerals amid persistent gender disparities. India’s Economic Outlook for 2025: India’s economy is projected to grow by 6% in 2025, driven by robust private …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Reports highlight: In 2023, alarming reports from Jharkhand and Odisha revealed that many households were removed from the Public Distribution System (PDS). State-wide issue: Bihar also faces PDS struggles, particularly among marginalized communities like the Musahars, exacerbated by the COVID-19 supply crisis. Challenges with PDS Access and Quality Exclusion of households: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled the Government of India Calendar 2025 with the theme “Janbhagidari se Jankalyan,” emphasizing public participation and showcasing the impact of transformative governance over the past decade. Unveiling of Government of India Calendar 2025 Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the 2025 Government …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Water Resources GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests GS-3: Conservation Focus: China’s ambitious mega-dam project on the Brahmaputra at the Great Bend has raised concerns over its environmental impact and its geopolitical implications for India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. The growing competition for hydropower …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India has lodged a protest against China’s creation of new counties in Ladakh and raised concerns over China’s $137 billion mega dam project on the Brahmaputra river, emphasizing transparency and protection of downstream interests. India Lodges Protest Over New Counties in Ladakh: India raised a formal protest against China’s creation of …
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