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Does India have a cough syrup problem?

Introduction: India’s pharmaceutical industry, long known as the “pharmacy of the world,” is again under scrutiny after toxic cough syrups were linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Laboratory tests revealed dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), an industrial chemical used in antifreeze, in syrups. The incident has triggered state bans, factory… Continue reading

SC exempts pre-2022 Surrogacy Cases from Age Restrictions

Why in the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that age limits prescribed under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 do not apply retrospectively to couples who had frozen their embryos and initiated the surrogacy process before January 25, 2022, the date when the law came into effect. Case Background: Petitions: Filed by three couples who… Continue reading

Indian Army inducts ‘Saksham’ Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Grid

Why in the News? The Indian Army has initiated procurement of ‘Saksham’, an indigenously developed Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Grid, to enhance airspace security and counter emerging aerial threats. About Saksham Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Grid: Overview: Indigenous counter-drone system developed by the Indian Army with BEL, Ghaziabad, to detect, track, identify, and neutralise unmanned… Continue reading

India unveiled ‘National Red List Roadmap’ Survey to Assess Extinction Risks of Species

Why in the News? India unveiled its National Red List Roadmap and Vision 2025–2030 at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Global Context: IUCN Red List: Globally, 1,69,420 species have been assessed; about 28% are classified as threatened. Biodiversity Decline: The Living Planet Report 2024 documented a 73% decline in vertebrate populations… Continue reading

UN to cut 25% of its global Peacekeeping Force

Why in the News? The UN will cut peacekeeping personnel by 25% across nine missions after U.S. funding dropped from $1 billion to $680 million under President Trump’s “America First” policy. US and Peacekeeping Funding Dynamics: The US and China together contribute nearly 50% of the UN’s peacekeeping budget. The U.S. outlined its new commitment… Continue reading

Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in Literature, 2025

Why in the News? The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist known for his dense, philosophical narratives and apocalyptic vision of modern existence. Back2Basics: Nobel Prize in Literature First awarded in 1901, the Nobel Prize in Literature has been conferred 117 times to 121 laureates. Prize Details… Continue reading

[9th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: An anchor for India-U.K. ties, their economic partnership

Introduction: The signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in July 2025 marks a major milestone in India–UK relations, cementing their partnership in trade, technology, defence, and climate cooperation. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Mumbai further signals mutual intent to deepen collaboration under the evolving Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) framework of… Continue reading

Are workers’ rights being eroded?

Introduction / Context Recent Disasters: In 2025, three major industrial accidents — the Sigachi Industries chemical blast in Telangana (June 30), the Gokulesh Fireworks explosion in Sivakasi (July 1), and the Ennore Thermal Power Station collapse in Chennai (September 30) — killed nearly 60 workers within three months. Scale of the Problem: According to the… Continue reading

Private players to conserve heritage monuments

Why in the News? The Centre has recently proposed to open conservation of protected monuments to private participation, ending the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) exclusive control over this domain. About Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): Establishment: Formed in 1861 under the Ministry of Culture, ASI is responsible for archaeological research, exploration, and protection of… Continue reading

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) wins Chemistry Nobel Prize, 2025

Why in the News? The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Richard Robson, Susumu Kitagawa, and Omar Yaghi for pioneering the creation of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). What are Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs)? Overview: They are crystalline materials composed of metal ions linked by organic molecules, forming a three-dimensional porous network capable of selectively… Continue reading

India to boost solar pumps scheme in Africa, Island nations

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) plans to showcase India’s PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar schemes to several African and island nations through the International Solar Alliance (ISA) platform. India’s Global Outreach via International Solar Alliance (ISA): Founded: 2015, jointly by India and France, headquartered in Gurugram (Haryana,… Continue reading

Nesolynx banabitanae new wasp discovered in West Bengal

Why in the News? A new species of wasp, Nesolynx banabitanae, has been discovered in Central Park (Banabitan), Salt Lake, Kolkata. About ‘Nesolynx banabitanae’: Taxonomic Family: Belongs to the Eulophidae family — known for parasitic and hyperparasitic wasps. Type of Species: It is a hyperparasitoid, meaning it parasitises other parasitoid wasps rather than directly preying… Continue reading

In a multi-polar West, India’s opportunity

Introduction British PM Keir Starmer’s visit to Mumbai, the new EFTA trade pact, and ongoing EU-India trade talks in Brussels reflect Europe’s growing weight in India’s foreign policy. After years of limited engagement, Europe is emerging as a central partner in Delhi’s strategic calculus, just as the continent itself begins to assert geopolitical autonomy beyond… Continue reading

Why Indian capital needs to invest domestically?

Introduction: India faces a critical policy challenge — balancing the long-term gains of global trade with the short-term risks of unemployment, stagnant wages, and inequality among vulnerable populations. The existing economic system prioritises private capital accumulation over mass welfare, requiring a realignment of capitalism toward inclusivity and public interest. Amid global trade disruptions, tariff wars,… Continue reading

US-Russia to extend the New START Treaty

Why in the News? U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to extend the New START Treaty with Russia by one year, until February 2027, as the treaty is due to expire next February. About the New START Treaty: About: New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START); Bilateral nuclear arms control pact between the… Continue reading

World’s Highest Motorable Road constructed at Mig La Pass in Ladakh

Why in the News? The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has achieved a historic milestone by constructing the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass, situated 19,400 feet above sea level in Ladakh. Strategic Value: Enables rapid troop movement and logistics support in high-altitude sectors; promotes eco-tourism and local trade. What is Project Himank? Overview:… Continue reading

SC upholds Property Inheritance Rights for Gond Tribal Women

Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has affirmed that women of the Gond community, a Scheduled Tribe under Article 342, are entitled to inherit ancestral property, even where no explicit tribal custom confers this right. Supreme Court Verdict on Gond Women’s Inheritance Rights: Background: Case concerned women of the Gond Scheduled Tribe… Continue reading

Physics Nobel Prize for Quantum Tunneling

Why in the News? The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for their discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit. Discovery of Macroscopic Quantum Effects: Essence of the Discovery: John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis proved that quantum… Continue reading

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