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Australia social media ban on users aged under-16 kicks in

Introduction Australia has enacted a first-of-its-kind law mandating that major social media platforms verify user age and remove accounts of children below 16 unless parents explicitly consent. The reform marks a sharp departure from earlier tech-driven self-regulation and responds to rising concerns over children’s mental health, grooming risks, harmful content, and the pressure of constant… Continue reading Australia social media ban on users aged under-16 kicks in

UNICEF

Why in the News? UNICEF, created on December 11, 1946, originally provided emergency relief to children and mothers in war-affected regions after World War II. A recent quiz on UNICEF’s history highlights several facts important for UPSC Prelims. UNICEF’s First Greeting Card (1949) A thank-you drawing from a young girl became UNICEF’s first fundraising greeting… Continue reading UNICEF

India Hosts 3rd Global IALA Council Session in Mumbai

Why in the News? The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the 3rd Global IALA Council Session in Mumbai and launched a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism. Over 30 countries are participating in the high-level global event, held from 8–12 December 2025. About IALA (International Association of Marine Aids to… Continue reading India Hosts 3rd Global IALA Council Session in Mumbai

Sultanpur National Park Sees Surge in Migratory Birds

Why in the News? Sultanpur National Park in Haryana has recorded a sharp rise in migratory bird arrivals, with numbers increasing from 10,000–15,000 in mid-November to an estimated 25,000–35,000 in early December. The rise is linked to falling temperatures, improved wetland conditions and enhanced conservation efforts. About Sultanpur National Park Located in Gurugram district, Haryana.… Continue reading Sultanpur National Park Sees Surge in Migratory Birds

Meghalaya’s New Spider Discoveries

Why in the News? Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India have identified two new species of jumping spiders in Meghalaya, further highlighting the region’s status as a major biodiversity hotspot. The new species are: Asemonea dentis Colyttus nongwar Their formal descriptions have been published in Zootaxa, an international peer-reviewed journal. Location & Significance Found… Continue reading Meghalaya’s New Spider Discoveries

[10th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Charting an agenda on the right to health

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021]“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse.  Linkage: This question is relevant to GS II (Social Justice – Health) as it focuses on the state’s welfare responsibility through primary healthcare. It links to the right to health and sustainable… Continue reading [10th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Charting an agenda on the right to health

Why India is not ‘dumping’ rice in the US as Trump says

Introduction The claim that India is “dumping” rice in the US market has resurfaced amid renewed India-US trade negotiations. However, trade data, export composition, and tariff structures indicate that India’s rice exports to the US are neither large in volume nor price-distorting. The issue assumes significance as it intersects with US protectionism, agricultural trade sensitivities,… Continue reading Why India is not ‘dumping’ rice in the US as Trump says

Care as disability justice, dignity in mental health

Introduction Mental health systems globally and in India continue to prioritise biomedical treatment and functional integration. They often overlook lived experiences of distress, social exclusion, and structural vulnerability. There is a need for a fundamental shift: from care as a technical service to care as disability justice, grounded in dignity, equity, and relational accountability. Reframing… Continue reading Care as disability justice, dignity in mental health

UNEA-7: Rift Over UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy and Funding Crunch

Why in the news? The seventh UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) begins in Nairobi amid deep divisions over the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Medium-Term Strategy (MTS) 2026–2030 and a significant decline in core funding. The MTS acts as UNEP’s operational mandate guiding global work on climate, biodiversity, pollution and land restoration. UPSC Prelims Pointers About UNEP… Continue reading UNEA-7: Rift Over UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy and Funding Crunch

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay 

 Why in the news? The family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, author of Vande Mataram, recently praised the Prime Minister for commemorating the 150 years of the national song. About Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Born: 27 June 1838, Kantalpara, 24 Parganas (Bengal Presidency) Died: 8 April 1894 Also known as Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Regarded as “Sahitya Samrat”… Continue reading Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay 

[9th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state

UPSC Relevance [UPSC 2022] ‘‘While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy.’’ Comment Linkage: This question directly relates to GS-2 Federalism. It links to issues of Centre-State powers, identity-based politics, and recent debates like citizenship verification/NRC/SIR, where states contest central authority. Mentor’s Comment This article… Continue reading [9th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state

To fulfil STEM potential, India must cast a net wider, go to the roots

Introduction India’s STEM ecosystem faces deep-rooted structural constraints even as the government seeks to reform doctoral guidelines and redirect research toward emerging national needs. The debate highlights persistent gaps in funding, fellowships, university governance, research priorities, and industry linkages.  Why in the news? The issue is significant because the government has asked ministries and departments… Continue reading To fulfil STEM potential, India must cast a net wider, go to the roots

How can India benefit from neurotechnology

Introduction Neurotechnology integrates neuroscience, AI, engineering, and computing to decode and influence neural activity. At the core of this revolution lies the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), a system that converts thoughts into actions using implanted or non-invasive devices. As global investment accelerates, India stands at a crucial juncture: it must leverage its scientific strengths while addressing… Continue reading How can India benefit from neurotechnology

NATGRID  

Why in the News? NATGRID is now receiving around 45,000 data-access requests per month, according to government officials. At the 2024 DGP Conference (Nov 28–30, Raipur), chaired by the Prime Minister, all law-enforcement agencies were directed to scale up use of NATGRID in investigations. States have been asked by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)… Continue reading NATGRID  

Measles  

Why in the News? According to recent global health reports, measles caused approximately 95,000 deaths in 2024, despite the presence of a highly effective vaccine. Most deaths occurred among unvaccinated children under five, highlighting concerns about declining immunization coverage, vaccine hesitancy, and disruptions in routine immunization services in several regions. The spike has raised alarms… Continue reading Measles  

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