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[27th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Social scourge: on India and child marriages

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree? Linkage: Child marriage exemplifies how entrenched customs override rational decision-making, despite legal prohibition and awareness. The article highlights that social acceptance of tradition-driven practices continues to undermine health, education, and gender equality outcomes. Introduction Child marriage in India represents a… Continue reading [27th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Social scourge: on India and child marriages

India weathers tariff storm for now

Introduction India ends 2025 with relatively strong macroeconomic fundamentals despite a turbulent global environment marked by tariff wars, slowing global growth, and technological disruptions. While fears of a tariff-led slowdown, especially following renewed US trade protectionism, have not fully materialised, structural weaknesses in domestic consumption pose a critical challenge. The central policy question is whether… Continue reading India weathers tariff storm for now

On petrol pricing in India

Introduction Ethanol-blended petrol and pure petrol are treated as identical for pricing and taxation purposes, despite being distinct products from a production and tax standpoint. Ethanol is taxed under the GST regime, while petrol remains outside GST and is subject to central excise duty and state VAT. This dual structure has created inconsistencies in price… Continue reading On petrol pricing in India

Camellia sinensis

Why in the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India clarified that a beverage can be legally called tea only if it is derived from the plant Camellia sinensis. About Camellia sinensis Belongs to the family Theaceae Commonly known as the tea plant Primary source of green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and… Continue reading Camellia sinensis

Rashtriya Prerna Sthal

Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to commemorate the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Rashtriya Prerna Sthal Developed as a national memorial and inspirational complex • Dedicated to the life, ideals, and values of Atal Bihari Vajpayee •… Continue reading Rashtriya Prerna Sthal

Quality Council of India 

Why in the News? The Quality Council of India recently announced a comprehensive set of next generation quality reforms aimed at strengthening India’s quality ecosystem across healthcare, laboratories, MSMEs, and manufacturing sectors. About Quality Council of India (QCI) Non profit autonomous organisation Registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 Established in 1997 Set… Continue reading Quality Council of India 

Titan

Why in the News? Scientists have re examined data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft and suggested that Saturn’s largest moon Titan may not have a global subsurface ocean, contrary to earlier studies. About Titan Titan is the largest moon of Saturn • Second largest moon in the solar system, after Ganymede • Discovered in 1655 by… Continue reading Titan

[26th December 2025] Thze Hindu OpED: A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2019] ‘‘The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order”. Elaborate. Linkage: This PYQ examines the transformation of India’s normative foreign policy identity amid power politics and global realignments. The article highlights India’s… Continue reading [26th December 2025] Thze Hindu OpED: A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy

The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems

Why in the News The article gains significance amid India’s rapid urban transition, where cities are absorbing unprecedented internal migration while urban planning frameworks continue to rely on static, infrastructure-centric models. There is a sharp contrast between how cities are officially designed and how they are actually inhabited, particularly by migrants and linguistic minorities. The… Continue reading The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems

GCGs keep India’ technology job market alive as IT lags

Introduction Global Capability Centres are offshore subsidiaries of multinational corporations established to handle technology, engineering, analytics, and innovation functions. In India, GCCs are increasingly replacing traditional IT services firms as the primary creators of high-value technology jobs. Their rapid expansion signals a structural transformation in the nature of work, skill demand, and geographic dispersion of… Continue reading GCGs keep India’ technology job market alive as IT lags

Kimberley Process 

Why in the News? The Kimberley Process Plenary has selected India to assume the Chairmanship of the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026. This will be the third time India will chair the process. About the Kimberley Process It is a tripartite initiative involving governments, the international diamond industry, and civil society. Aim is to… Continue reading Kimberley Process 

Minamitori Island  

Why in the News? Japan has decided to conduct test mining of rare earth rich mud from the deep seabed near Minamitori Island to reduce dependence on imported critical minerals. About Minamitori Island Minamitori Island is also known as Marcus Island. It is an isolated Japanese coral atoll located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It… Continue reading Minamitori Island  

Himalayan Red Fox 

Why in the News? A roadside sighting of a Himalayan Red Fox near Pangong Tso in Ladakh went viral on social media. Wildlife authorities cautioned that human interaction with wild animals can disturb their natural behaviour and pose ecological risks. About Himalayan Red Fox Subspecies of the widespread red fox • One of the most… Continue reading Himalayan Red Fox 

Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme 

Why in the News? India is expected to have more than 100 tsunami ready villages under the Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme in the Indian Ocean region. About Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme An international community based recognition programme Developed by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO Focuses on coastal communities vulnerable to tsunami hazards Objectives Build… Continue reading Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme 

NATGRID Linked with NPR 

Why in the News? The National Intelligence Grid has been linked with the National Population Register, enabling real time access to family wise population data for law enforcement and intelligence agencies. National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) Secure and indigenous intelligence sharing platform • Conceptualised in 2009 after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks • Became operational in… Continue reading NATGRID Linked with NPR 

[25th Dcember 2025] The Hindu OpED: New labour codes, the threats to informal workers

[UPSC 2024] Discuss the merits and demerits of the four ‘Labour Codes’ in the context of labour market reforms in India. What has been the progress so far in this regard? Linkage: This question directly falls under GS Paper III, Labour Reform, testing the ability to critically evaluate structural labour market reforms under liberalisation. The… Continue reading [25th Dcember 2025] The Hindu OpED: New labour codes, the threats to informal workers

Why manufacturing has lagged in India

Introduction Manufacturing has historically been the backbone of structural transformation, productivity growth, and mass employment. While economies such as China and South Korea used manufacturing to transition from agrarian to industrial societies, India’s manufacturing share in GDP has stagnated and, in recent years, declined relative to services.  Why in the News? India’s manufacturing sector has… Continue reading Why manufacturing has lagged in India

The great wall in the North: Why the Aravallis matter

Introduction The Aravalli range, dating back over a billion years to the Precambrian era, stretches approximately 700 km across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi. Despite being one of the most degraded mountain systems in India, it remains central to water security, climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, and livelihood support in north and north-western India. The current… Continue reading The great wall in the North: Why the Aravallis matter

Long-billed Vulture 

Why in the News? The Bombay Natural History Society, along with the Maharashtra Forest Department, successfully tagged 15 long billed vultures at Melghat Tiger Reserve to support conservation and tracking efforts. About Long-Billed Vulture An Old World vulture native to the Asian region Also called Indian long billed vulture due to its elongated beak Medium… Continue reading Long-billed Vulture 

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