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World Rhino Day 2026: Highlights of Global Rhino Conservation

WORLD RHINO DAY HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL RHINO CONSERVATION WHY IN THE NEWS ? Global Awareness: World Rhino Day is being observed worldwide, including India, to highlight conservation challenges facing the five surviving rhinoceros species. Annual Theme: This year’s theme, “Keep the Five Alive,” emphasises habitat protection, anti-poaching measures and prevention of illegal rhino-horn trade. Population Decline: …

22Sep 2026

A Malacca–Singapore Model for Resolving Hormuz Crisis

A MALACCA-SINGAPORE MODEL FOR RESOLVING HORMUZ Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS ? Strategic Crisis: The ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis has disrupted global energy and maritime security, reviving debates over cooperative arrangements for reopening critical chokepoints. Historical Parallel: The Malacca-Singapore Straits …

22Sep 2026

Article 371(K) for Ladakh Explained | UPSC & KPSC Current Affairs

WHAT IS ARTICLE 371(K), AND WHAT COULD IT MEAN FOR LADAKH? Why in the News? The Centre has proposed the introduction of a new constitutional provision — Article 371K — for Ladakh. The proposed provision aims to provide special constitutional safeguards to protect Ladakh’s land, culture, environment and local interests. The proposal follows an “in-principle …

18Sep 2026

SC Examines Marital Rape Criminalisation in India

SUPREME COURT EXAMINES CRIMINALISATION OF MARITAL RAPE WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court is examining whether husbands can be prosecuted for marital rape, despite statutory exemption under existing penal law.The Bench recognised the sexual autonomy of married women but questioned whether courts can override an explicit legislative exemption, suggesting that criminalisation may ultimately …

18Sep 2026

India-Europe Ties and Strategic Autonomy

A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EUROPE IS LINKED TO OUR STRATEGIC AUTONOMY Syllabus: GS-2: International Relations India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? India’s expanding engagement with the European Union has gained strategic significance amid growing uncertainty in India-US relations and a fragmented global order. The reported conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, alongside …

05Sep 2026

Manipur NRC Demand: Demography and Delimitation Debate

MANIPUR NRC DEMAND DEEPENS DEBATE OVER DEMOGRAPHY AND DELIMITATION WHY IN THE NEWS? The Union Government deferred the 2027 Census in Manipur amid demands from Meitei and Naga groups for an NRC exercise before the Census.The issue has renewed debates over citizenship, migration, displacement, demographic change and political representation in the conflict-affected State. NRC DEMAND, …

05Sep 2026

FAO Food Price Index Rises on Global Supply Risks

FAO FOOD PRICE INDEX RISES AMID GROWING GLOBAL SUPPLY RISKS WHY IN THE NEWS? Global food prices rose in August to their highest level since late 2022, according to the FAO Food Price Index. The increase reflects growing concerns over extreme weather, geopolitical conflicts, disrupted trade routes and agricultural supply risks. Higher prices of cereals, …

01Sep 2026

Right to Work India: The Broken Promise

THE BROKEN PROMISE OF RIGHT TO WORK Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and interventions for various sectors. Employment Why in the News? A recent Supreme Court hearing on minimum wages under rural employment programmes has revived debate over the constitutional status of the Right to Work. The issue has gained significance after replacement of MGNREGA by …

29Aug 2026

A Shared Disaster Beyond Borders & Geopolitics | Explained

A SHARED DISASTER, BEYOND BORDERS AND GEOPOLITICS Why in the News? On August 26, 2026, a glacial collapse and landslide near the Nepal-China border triggered devastating flash floods across Nepal. The event, initially mistaken for a 4.4-magnitude earthquake, was later linked to glacial collapse and a landslide equivalent to a 5.2-magnitude seismic event. Preliminary estimates …

27Aug 2026

Nepal Flash Flood Explained | UPSC GS-3

Nepal Flash Flood Triggers Massive Humanitarian Emergency Why in the News ? A massive flash flood in central Nepal has killed nearly 160 people, while more than 750 remain missing, including 133 Indian nationals. The disaster originated near the Nepal-Tibet border, damaging bridges and hydropower infrastructure and prompting major rescue efforts by Nepal, India and …

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