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[5th February 2025] The Hindu OpED: A turning point for nuclear deterrence
PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2023] The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well for India. What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your answer. Linkage: This question is relevant for GS Paper II (International Relations) as it examines NATO’s role, US-Europe security dynamics, and… Continue reading [5th February 2025] The Hindu OpED: A turning point for nuclear deterrence
Why carbon capture is key to achieving net-zero goal
Why in the News? The Union Budget has, for the first time, made a large, dedicated fiscal commitment of â‚ą20,000 crore to carbon capture, utilisation and storage. This marks a shift from pilot-driven experimentation to scale-oriented deployment. The urgency is underscored by global data showing 1 billion tonnes of annual COâ‚‚ capture required by 2030,… Continue reading Why carbon capture is key to achieving net-zero goal
NDMA’s first ever guidelines for identification of disaster victims
Why in the News The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued India’s first Standard Operating Procedures for Disaster Victim Identification. This comes after several recent mass fatality incidents such as the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, the chemical factory explosion in Sanand, floods in Dharali, and the Balrampur earthquake. Earlier, India did not… Continue reading NDMA’s first ever guidelines for identification of disaster victims
UNIFIL Suspends Activities Along the Blue Line in Southern Lebanon
Why in the News? United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon temporarily suspended patrols and other activities along parts of the Blue Line in southern Lebanon after the Israeli military indicated it would release a non toxic chemical substance near the frontier. What is UNIFIL? United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon is a UN peacekeeping mission… Continue reading UNIFIL Suspends Activities Along the Blue Line in Southern Lebanon
Removal of the Chief Election Commissioner: Constitutional Procedure
Why in the News? West Bengal Chief Minister stated that the Trinamool Congress is open to working with the Indian National Congress and other Opposition parties to initiate impeachment proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Who is the Chief Election Commissioner? Head of the Election Commission of India Responsible for superintendence, direction and control… Continue reading Removal of the Chief Election Commissioner: Constitutional Procedure
Project Vault: US Critical Minerals Stockpiling Initiative
Why in the News? Donald Trump announced Project Vault, a 12 billion dollar US initiative to stockpile critical minerals and rare earth elements to protect American industries from global supply disruptions and reduce dependence on China. What is Project Vault? A public private partnership to buy and store critical minerals Focuses on rare earths and… Continue reading Project Vault: US Critical Minerals Stockpiling Initiative
NAMASTE Scheme and Waste Pickers Enumeration Data 2026
Why in the News? Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment tabled data in Parliament on February 03, 2026 revealing the social profile of 1.52 lakh waste pickers enumerated under the NAMASTE Scheme across 35 States and Union Territories. Social Category Breakup Scheduled Castes: 60.3 percent or 92,089 Scheduled Tribes: 10.5 percent or 16,077 Other Backward… Continue reading NAMASTE Scheme and Waste Pickers Enumeration Data 2026
Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology Test 2026
Why in the News? Defence Research & Development Organisation successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on February 03, 2026 from Integrated Test Range, marking India’s entry into an elite group of nations with this advanced missile propulsion capability. About Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) An advanced air breathing propulsion system for long range… Continue reading Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology Test 2026
[4th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelines the States?
Mentor’s Comment The Finance Commission is the institutional backbone of India’s fiscal federalism. The article examines whether the 16th Finance Commission (16th FC), despite formal continuity in States’ share, has substantively weakened State fiscal autonomy by expanding the Centre’s reliance on cesses and surcharges. The analysis is critical for understanding vertical devolution, fiscal centralisation, and… Continue reading [4th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelines the States?
To tackle India’s waste problem, new rules turn focus to source
Why in the News The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, superseding the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The rules have been notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and will come into full effect from April 1, 2026. They mark the first comprehensive… Continue reading To tackle India’s waste problem, new rules turn focus to source
How did the space sector fare in the budget?
Why in the News The Union Budget shows stable funding for the space sector after post-pandemic adjustments, following a 182% increase in allocations over the last decade. This reflects a shift from rapid expansion to fiscal consolidation. For the current year, the Budget has maintained broadly similar allocations for space activities, ensuring continuity for ISRO’s… Continue reading How did the space sector fare in the budget?
Pennaiyar River Inter State Water Dispute
Why in the news? The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to constitute an Inter State River Water Disputes Tribunal within one month to resolve the Pennaiyar water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The case was filed by Tamil Nadu under Article 131 of the Constitution, invoking the Inter State River… Continue reading Pennaiyar River Inter State Water Dispute
SBI launches CHAKRA for financing sunrise sectors
Why in the News? The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched CHAKRA, a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to finance eight sunrise sectors critical for India’s sustainable and technology led growth. What is CHAKRA? CHAKRA stands for Centre of Excellence for financing sunrise sectors An institutional platform by SBI to build sector specific expertise Aims… Continue reading SBI launches CHAKRA for financing sunrise sectors
Indian Scientists Develop Single Unit Solar Energy Capture and Storage Device
Why in the News? Indian scientists under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed a photo rechargeable supercapacitor that can both capture and store solar energy in a single integrated unit, enabling low cost, self sustaining, and clean energy systems. About the Device Known as a Photo Rechargeable Supercapacitor Integrates solar energy harvesting… Continue reading Indian Scientists Develop Single Unit Solar Energy Capture and Storage Device
Wetlands as a National Public Good
Why in the News? India marked World Wetlands Day under the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge”, and on the occasion added two new Ramsar sites—Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat—taking the country’s total Ramsar sites to 98. What are Wetlands? Wetlands are areas of land saturated with water either permanently or… Continue reading Wetlands as a National Public Good
[3rd February 2026] The Hindu OpeD: Wetlands as a national public good
PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2023] Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India’s wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites. Linkage: The question links environmental governance with ecosystem conservation, focusing on policy design, implementation gaps, and international commitments under the Ramsar Convention. It allows… Continue reading [3rd February 2026] The Hindu OpeD: Wetlands as a national public good
Signals from the India-Arab Delhi Decleration
Why in the news? India and Arab League adopted ‘New Delhi Declaration‘ following the Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. It is significant because it comes after an eight-year gap in India-Arab League engagement and amid escalating regional turmoil in West Asia. It clarifies India’s positions on Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, and maritime security while remaining silent… Continue reading Signals from the India-Arab Delhi Decleration
Rs10,000-crore dosage for biobharma
Why in the News India is the 3rd largest pharmaceutical producer by volume and 14th by value, yet remains heavily dependent on imports for high-value biologic medicines. Biologics dominate modern treatment for cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and infectious diseases, while biosimilars offer cost-effective alternatives. The Union Budget 2026-27 announced Biopharma SHAKTI, a â‚ą10,000-crore initiative over… Continue reading Rs10,000-crore dosage for biobharma
Rare Earth Corridors in Coastal States
Why in the News? In Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in the coastal states of Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to strengthen India’s critical minerals and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. What are Rare Earth Corridors? State focused industrial corridors for Mining, Processing, Research andManufacturing… Continue reading Rare Earth Corridors in Coastal States
