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[pib] DRAVYA Portal

Why in the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched the Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of Ayush Substances (DRAVYA) portal the largest digital repository of Ayurvedic ingredients and formulations. About DRAVYA Portal: Developed By: Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush. Purpose: To build a centralized, open-access… Continue reading [pib] DRAVYA Portal

Venezuela’s María Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, 2025

Why in the News? Maria Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for defending democracy in Venezuela; President Trump praised her but criticised the Nobel Committee. About Nobel Peace Prize: Origin: Instituted in 1901 under the will of Alfred Nobel, Swedish inventor and philanthropist, to honour outstanding contributions to peace and humanitarian cooperation. Administered… Continue reading Venezuela’s MarĂ­a Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, 2025

[10th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s mental health crisis, the cries and scars

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2023] Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian Society. Linkage: Mental distress is deeply intertwined with societal issues like increasing suicide rates among young women, poverty, marginalization, and the impact of modernization and urbanization. Introduction: The National Crime Records Bureau’s Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) 2023 report… Continue reading [10th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s mental health crisis, the cries and scars

Are Women deciding Assembly Elections?

Introduction Ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections, parties are intensifying women-focused welfare schemes involving cash transfers. Similar strategies in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and West Bengal mark a national trend of targeting women voters through direct benefits. Also the gender gap in voter turnout has narrowed significantly, with female participation matching or surpassing male… Continue reading Are Women deciding Assembly Elections?

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 Does India have a cough syrup problem? 

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

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

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 UN to cut 25% of its global Peacekeeping Force   

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

Why is India seeking Self-sufficiency in Pulses?

Why in the News? India, though the world’s largest producer and consumer of pulses, continues to face chronic supply-demand imbalance, threatening food security and farm incomes. Introduction   The Union Cabinet (1 October 2025) approved the ₹11,440 crore “Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses”, a 6-year programme (FY26–FY31) to achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production. The initiative responds… Continue reading Why is India seeking Self-sufficiency in Pulses?

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 Are workers’ rights being eroded?

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 Private players to conserve heritage monuments

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

[pib] E-NAM (electronic National Agriculture Market) Portal

Why in the News? The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has expanded the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) by including 9 additional commodities, raising the total tradable items on the platform to 247. About National Agriculture Market (e-NAM): Launch: Introduced in April 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare under the Integrated Scheme… Continue reading [pib] E-NAM (electronic National Agriculture Market) Portal

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 India to boost solar pumps scheme in Africa, Island nations

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 Nesolynx banabitanae new wasp discovered in West Bengal

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 In a multi-polar West, India’s opportunity

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 Why Indian capital needs to invest domestically?

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