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Why rupee challenges are primarily external

Why in the News? The Indian rupee touched a historic low of around ₹91.98 per US dollar in early 2026, prompting concerns over macroeconomic stability. The Economic Survey 2025-26 identifies this episode as part of a broader global capital reallocation rather than a domestic crisis. This is significant because the Survey explicitly rejects the “currency… Continue reading

Thorium based nuclear power key to securing energy independence

Why in the News? Thorium-based nuclear power is gaining attention again as India expands its Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor (PHWRs) using imported uranium, which allows faster production of fissile material needed for thorium use. Earlier, limited domestic uranium kept reactor capacity low and delayed the thorium programme. With a target of 100 GWe nuclear capacity, largely… Continue reading

Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary

Why in the News? The Forest Minister of Karnataka recently visited Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary amid controversy over a proposal to reduce the sanctuary boundary. About Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary Located in Karnataka, in Shimoga (Shivamogga) district Lies along the Tunga River Tunga Anicut Dam situated within the sanctuary Provides habitat for otters and water birds Mandagadde… Continue reading

Rare Rusty spotted Cat sighted in Rajasthan

Why in the News? A Rusty spotted Cat, one of the smallest wild cats in the world, was recorded alive for the first time in the Shergarh Sanctuary of Baran district, Rajasthan, through camera trap evidence in January 2026. About Rusty spotted Cat Among the world’s smallest felines Nocturnal, shy, and solitary in nature Comes… Continue reading

Deuteron

Why in the News? A recent study by the ALICE Collaboration at Large Hadron Collider, CERN has explained how deuterons survive ultra high energy particle collisions. About Large Hadron Collider • World’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator• Located near Geneva, on the France Switzerland border• Circular tunnel of 27 km circumference• Operated by CERN•… Continue reading

Jal Shakti Minister interacts with WaSH Warriors

Why in the News? Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.R. Paatil interacted with WaSH Warriors and school students in New Delhi and inaugurated 25 JALAJ Livelihood Centres, highlighting Jan Bhagidari in water conservation and river rejuvenation. Key Initiatives Highlighted WaSH Warriors and Jan Bhagidari Grassroots change makers working on Ganga cleanliness, plastic reduction, biodiversity… Continue reading

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, replacing the SWM Rules, 2016. The rules will come into force from April 1, 2026. About Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 Focus on Circular Economy, Extended Producer Responsibility, and… Continue reading

[29th January 2025] The Hindu OpED: The new logic of Chinese economy

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2017] Account for the failure of the manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports. Linkage: The PYQ remains relevant as India continues to struggle with jobless growth and weak performance in labour-intensive manufacturing exports. The article contrasts… Continue reading

India’s consumption story and the underlying wage growth problem

Why in the News? India’s economic strategy for 2025-26 focuses on increasing household spending through tax cuts, GST relief, and easier credit. However, the article points out a key problem: consumption is rising without strong wage growth. Nominal wages have improved only occasionally, while real wages remain weak and uneven between rural and urban areas,… Continue reading

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Why in the news? The European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) (CBAM) is a, as of January 1, 2026, fully implemented policy designed to levy a tax on carbon-intensive imports, such as steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen. This is applied to prevent “carbon leakage”. It ensures foreign producers pay a similar… Continue reading

India–EU Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

Why in the News? European Union and India committed to collaboration on peaceful uses of nuclear energy at the 16th India–EU Summit held on January 27, 2026 in New Delhi Nuclear Cooperation Framework Cooperation to be undertaken under the Euratom agreement India and the EU signed the India–Euratom Agreement in July 2020 Focus on research… Continue reading

3 Buddhist sites in UNESCO tentative list

Why in the News? UNESCO has included the ‘Diamond Triangle’ Buddhist sites of Odisha in India’s Tentative List for future consideration as a World Heritage Site.The sites are located in Jajpur and Cuttack districts of Odisha What is the ‘Diamond Triangle’? A cluster of three ancient Buddhist sites Ratnagiri Udayagiri Lalitgiri Known as the epicentre… Continue reading

First SCO Council of National Coordinators Meeting 2026

Why in the News? The first meeting of the Council of National Coordinators (CNC) for 2026 of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization opened in Beijing, under the chairmanship of the Kyrgyz Republic, to finalise the agenda for upcoming high level SCO summits. Council of National Coordinators (CNC) The primary coordination and management mechanism of the SCO… Continue reading

Renewed Conflict Between Syrian Government and Kurds

Why in the News? Renewed fighting has erupted in Syria between government forces led by interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), threatening to roll back Kurdish autonomy that has existed since the 2011 civil war. Background Context The regime of Bashar al-Assad collapsed in December 2024 Ahmed al-Sharaa promised an… Continue reading

New Plant Species Discovered in Nagaland: Hoya nagaensis

Why in the News? Researchers from Nagaland University have discovered a new plant species, Hoya nagaensis, in the high-altitude forests of Nagaland, highlighting the biodiversity richness of Northeast India and the conservation value of community-managed forests. About Hoya nagaensis Newly identified plant species belonging to the Hoya genus Genus Hoya is known for ornamental plants… Continue reading

India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Why in the news? Recently, the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (India-EU FTA) was concluded at the 16th India-EU Summit. The conclusion of this FTA positions India and the European Union as trusted partners committed to open markets, predictability, and inclusive growth. Key Statistics The European Union is India’s one of the largest trading partners.… Continue reading

[28th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Manufacturing woes: Capital support alone will not add to battery cell manufacturing capacity

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2017] Account for the failure of the manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labor-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labor-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports. Linkage: This PYQ directly aligns with GS III (Industrial Policy, Manufacturing, Employment) by examining why India’s manufacturing remains capital-intensive despite policy support like PLI. Mentor’s Comment This… Continue reading

Wings India 2026: Asia’s Largest Civil Aviation Event

Why in the News? India’s rapidly expanding civil aviation sector will be showcased at Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, scheduled from 28 to 31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. About Wings India 2026 Asia’s largest civil aviation event Organised as a global platform for Connectivity, Manufacturing, Services, Innovation and Sustainability Inaugurated… Continue reading

Prime Minister at India Energy Week 2026

Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inauguration of India Energy Week 2026 via video conferencing, highlighting India’s growing role in the global energy sector, major investment opportunities. India Energy Week 2026 Representatives from nearly 125 countries participated Emerged as a global platform for energy dialogue and action Focus on energy security,… Continue reading

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