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[30th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A powerful judicial remedy for waste management

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2023] The most significant achievement of modern law in India in the constitutionalization of environmental problems by… Continue reading [30th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A powerful judicial remedy for waste management

Growth pangs: On industrial activity

Why in the News? India’s average Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for fiscal year 2025 has dropped to 4%, the… Continue reading Growth pangs: On industrial activity

High temperatures and mango production

Why in the News? There has been a decrease in mango harvests. Mangoes don’t taste as sweet as before. They… Continue reading High temperatures and mango production

How Locusts form massive Swarms?

Why in the News? A recent study by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior suggests that locusts do not… Continue reading How Locusts form massive Swarms?

Hon’ble President confers Padma Awards, 2025

Why in the News? Padma Awards 2025 recognised 139 individuals for their exceptional contributions across various fields. Notable awardees include… Continue reading Hon’ble President confers Padma Awards, 2025

Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Targets

Why in the News? The Environment Ministry has released the Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, as… Continue reading Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Targets

CSR Spending in India

Why in the News? In 2023-24, India’s listed companies spent Rs 17,967 crore on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), 16% higher… Continue reading CSR Spending in India

[29th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Role in a risk society: how women bear a disproportionate burden

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2019] What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space? Linkage: The article… Continue reading [29th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Role in a risk society: how women bear a disproportionate burden

The post of Deputy Speaker is not symbolic or optional

Why in the News? The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not just a symbolic position but an important… Continue reading The post of Deputy Speaker is not symbolic or optional

Indians fear fake news but are less concerned about press freedom

Why in the News? In India, although many people are worried about fake news and misinformation, they don’t mostly blame… Continue reading Indians fear fake news but are less concerned about press freedom

Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs) to Promote Natural Farming

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has come up with the guidelines for setting… Continue reading Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs) to Promote Natural Farming

[pib] River Cities Alliance (RCA)

Why in the News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved an annual master plan for the River… Continue reading [pib] River Cities Alliance (RCA)

In news: Haji Pir Pass

Why in the News? The recent Pahalgam terror attack has revived debates on India’s 1966 decision to surrender the Haji… Continue reading In news: Haji Pir Pass

Sariska TR’s Critical Tiger Habitat to grow by 4.5k Hectares

Why in the News? The Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) of Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) in Rajasthan is set to expand… Continue reading Sariska TR’s Critical Tiger Habitat to grow by 4.5k Hectares

[28th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘political trilemma’ and the crisis in the West

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2019] Are we losing our local identity for the global identity? Discuss Linkage: The tension between globalising… Continue reading [28th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘political trilemma’ and the crisis in the West

The history and evolution of monsoon forecasting in India

Why in the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the rainfall during the June-September southwest monsoon season… Continue reading The history and evolution of monsoon forecasting in India

The real Indian arbitrator needs to stand up

Why in the News? India’s growing economy has sparked discussions on using arbitration to handle increasing commercial disputes. The overburdened… Continue reading The real Indian arbitrator needs to stand up

RBI Launches ‘.bank.in’ Domain to Combat Digital Payment Frauds

Why in the News? To tackle the increasing number of digital payment frauds, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has… Continue reading RBI Launches ‘.bank.in’ Domain to Combat Digital Payment Frauds

Similipal to be 107th National Park of India

Why in the News? The Odisha government has notified Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) as a national park, covering 845.70 sq/km.… Continue reading Similipal to be 107th National Park of India

Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) Scheme

Why in the News? Under the SMILE scheme, the Union Social Justice Ministry has identified only 9,958 beggars across 81… Continue reading Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) Scheme