RESPONSIBLE NATIONS INDEX LAUNCHED
Why in the News? Index launch: Ram Nath Kovind launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) in New Delhi. Normative focus: The Index emphasises responsible behaviour of nations beyond economic or […]
IMF RAISES INDIA GROWTH FORECAST
Why in the News? Growth upgrade: International Monetary Fund raised India’s 2025 growth forecast by 0.7 percentage points to 7.3%, citing strong recent performance. Outlook update: The revision was announced […]
INS SUDARSHINI LOKAYAN 26 VOYAGE
Why in the News? Expedition launch: INS Sudarshini is set to begin a 10-month transoceanic voyage titled Lokayan 26, with environmental clearances obtained for all port visits to ensure compliance […]
NEW SOLID–LIQUID HYBRID STATE OF MATTER
Why in the News? Scientific discovery: Researchers report a new state of matter behaving simultaneously as solid and liquid at the nanoscale. This breakthrough could have implications for environmental impact […]
TAMIL NADU’S NEW HYBRID PENSION MODEL (TAPS)
Why in the News? New scheme announced: The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) effective January 1, 2026. Political commitment: The announcement was made […]
HIGH SEAS TREATY AND GLOBAL OCEAN GOVERNANCE
Why in the News? Treaty in force: The High Seas Treaty has officially entered into force after ratification by 60 countries. Global coverage: It governs nearly half of Earth’s surface, […]
GIG ECONOMY AND THE LABOUR LAW PARADOX
Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian Economy ● Changes in Industrial Policy Why in the News? A nationwide strike by gig and platform workers on New Year’s Eve revived debates on employment […]
WHAT US ANNEXATION OF GREENLAND COULD MEAN FOR NATO, RUSSIA
Why in the news? ● US President Donald Trump has renewed claims over Greenland, asserting through a social media post that the US should take over the island. ● His […]