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Atmanirbharta Imperative Amid Weaponisation of Global Interdependence Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Bilateral Groupings & Agreements GS Paper – 3 Mobilization of Resources Employment Why in the News ? Growing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the weaponisation of trade, finance, and energy by major powers, …
Read MoreSUPPORT FOR MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ENTERPRISE (SMILE) SCHEME Why in the News? Scheme Update: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment provided status update on implementation of the SMILE Scheme and its rehabilitation outcomes, drawing parallels with environmental clearance processes. Data Disclosure: Government reported identification and rehabilitation figures under the Beggary sub-scheme and status …
Read MorePLAYING HIDE AND SEEK ON EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and intervention Welfare schemes for vulnerable section Why in the News? The proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-GRAMG Act) has sparked widespread criticism for potentially diluting the legally enforceable employment guarantee provided under MGNREGA, despite claims of …
Read MoreCYBERCRIME AND A GLOBAL GOVERNANCE CRISIS Syllabus: GS 3: Awareness in the field of IT Cyber security and Governance Why in the News? In December 2024, the United Nations adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, the first multilateral criminal justice treaty in two decades. India, the United States, Japan, and Canada declined to sign, exposing deep …
Read MoreDeodar Forests Under Threat Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently government approval for tree felling in Uttarakhand revived debates on environmental governance, National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem, disaster resilience, and conflicts between development priorities and ecological security concerns. The lack of proper environmental clearances and adherence to the Forest Conservation Act …
Read MoreNew Microscopic Crustacean Genus Discovered in Lakshadweep Why in the News? Scientists have identified a new genus and species of microscopic crustacean from the Kavaratti lagoon, Lakshadweep. Named Indiaphonte bijoyi, the discovery enriches India’s marine biodiversity record and highlights the ecological importance of meiofauna in aquatic ecosystems. This discovery also underscores the need for stringent …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Crisis in India’s Higher Education Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India, invoking Article 142, issued sweeping directions to reform higher education governance, mandate time-bound faculty recruitment, address rising student suicides, and strengthen mental health support amid concerns over rapid expansion under NEP 2020. The Court’s decision also touched upon …
Read MoreUIDAI LAUNCHES AADHAAR MASCOT ‘UDAI’ Why in the News? New initiative: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the Aadhaar mascot ‘Udai’ to improve public outreach and promote environmental awareness through digital governance, potentially facilitating easier access to environmental clearance processes. People-friendly approach: The mascot aims to make Aadhaar-related information more relatable and accessible, potentially …
Read MoreINDIAN COAST GUARD COMMISSIONS INDIGENOUS POLLUTION CONTROL VESSEL SAMUDRA PRATAP Why in the News? Major induction: Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously designed pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, in Goa, marking a significant step towards a pollution free environment in coastal areas. Aatmanirbhar push: The vessel has over 70% indigenous content, marking …
Read MoreUrban India’s Climate Challenge Syllabus GS 3: Urbanisation Why in the News? Recently, COP30 held in Belem, Brazil, placed waste circularity at the core of climate action, committing global funds to reduce methane emissions and urging cities to treat waste as a resource. Introduction Urban waste management has emerged as a defining challenge for India’s …
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