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FSSAI Egg Safety Drive 

Why in the News? • FSSAI launched a nationwide egg safety drive. Triggered by allegations of nitrofurans residues in eggs Regulatory Authority • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India • Regulates manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food Trigger for Action • Viral social media video alleging nitrofurans in Eggoz eggs • Raised… Continue reading FSSAI Egg Safety Drive 

Kerala’s Butterfly Diversity 

Why in the News? A new monograph published in ENTOMON journal affirms that Kerala hosts the highest butterfly diversity among Indian States along the Western Ghats. Source of Study Title: The Butterflies (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) of Kerala: Status and Distribution Journal: ENTOMON, open access quarterly journal Published by: Association for Advancement of Entomology Lead researcher: Kalesh… Continue reading Kerala’s Butterfly Diversity 

[16th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: The Oman visit is more than a routine diplomatic trip

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2025] “Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India’s foreign policy, and is linked with India’s overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries.” How would you integrate energy security with India’s foreign policy trajectories in the coming years? Linkage: This question is directly relevant to GS-II as the India-Oman article demonstrates how energy… Continue reading [16th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: The Oman visit is more than a routine diplomatic trip

20yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework

Introduction Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted in 2005, institutionalised a legal guarantee of 100 days of wage employment for rural households and became the backbone of India’s rural safety net. Over two decades, it generated billions of person-days of work and served as a counter-cyclical buffer during economic shocks. The proposed… Continue reading 20yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework

Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures

Introduction Biosecurity refers to institutional and regulatory measures designed to prevent the intentional misuse of biological agents, toxins, or technologies. Unlike biosafety, which focuses on preventing accidental release of pathogens, biosecurity addresses deliberate threats to human, animal, and agricultural health. The expansion of biotechnology has increased human control over biological systems, simultaneously raising the risk… Continue reading Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures

BlueBird 6 Satellite and LVM 3

Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO is scheduled to launch the BlueBird 6 satellite, developed by US based AST SpaceMobile, on 21 December 2025 using India’s heavy lift rocket LVM 3. About BlueBird 6 Satellite • Developer: AST SpaceMobile USA • Purpose: Provides direct to device internet connectivity, enabling normal mobile… Continue reading BlueBird 6 Satellite and LVM 3

Wildlife Smuggling at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)

Why in the News? Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, intercepted a wildlife smuggling attempt involving endangered primates brought from Bangkok. Key Details • Two red shanked douc monkeys were recovered from a passenger arriving on flight TG 325 from Bangkok. • The animals were concealed inside check in baggage. • The passenger was… Continue reading Wildlife Smuggling at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)

[15th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Courts must protect, not regulate free speech

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities. Linkage: This question directly aligns with the article’s core concern that recent judicial suggestions… Continue reading [15th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Courts must protect, not regulate free speech

New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring

Introduction The Union Cabinet has approved the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to amend the Insurance Act, 1938, the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956, and the IRDAI Act, 1999. The Bill seeks to modernise regulation, attract global capital, strengthen insurer solvency, and improve consumer protection. However, dilution or exclusion of critical reforms, such as composite… Continue reading New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring

Are methane emissions in India being missed?

Introduction Methane is a short-lived but highly potent greenhouse gas, with 84-86 times the warming impact of COâ‚‚ over 20 years. India is among the world’s largest methane emitters, primarily from waste, agriculture, and fossil fuel systems. However, weak monitoring systems, infrequent data updates, and reliance on modelling assumptions have led to substantial underestimation of… Continue reading Are methane emissions in India being missed?

Pax Silica Initiative

Why in the News? The Congress party recently criticised the Prime Minister over India’s exclusion from the United States led strategic initiative known as Pax Silica, citing a perceived downturn in India US relations. About Pax Silica Initiative Pax Silica is a US led strategic initiative aimed at building a secure, resilient and innovation driven… Continue reading Pax Silica Initiative

New Ramsar Sites in India

Why in the News? Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan and Kopra Jalashay in Chhattisgarh have been designated as Ramsar Sites, recognising their international importance as wetlands. Siliserh Lake Location: Alwar district, Rajasthan Type: Human made lake Setting: Located within the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve History: Constructed in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh to supply… Continue reading New Ramsar Sites in India

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