RESPONSIBLE NATIONS INDEX TO BE LAUNCHED
Why in the News? New global index launch: The Responsible Nations Index will be launched on January 19 by the World Intellectual Foundation. High-profile presence: Former President Ram Nath Kovind […]
India’s Growth Paradox and Shrinking Fiscal Policy Space
Syllabus: GS-3: Fiscal Policy, Government Policies & Interventions, Monetary Policy, Mobilization of Resources, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The First Advance Estimates of GDP (January 2026) show India growing […]
MODI AND FRIEDRICH MERZ ARE LOOKING AT ‘INDO-EUROPE’ TO BALANCE AMERICA AND CHINA
Why in the News? Europe is seeking to deepen its strategic, economic and geopolitical engagement with India amid global realignments. The idea of an “Indo-European partnership” is moving from rhetoric […]
DEADLY BUSHFIRES SCORCH SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA
Why in the News? Loss of life: At least one person has died as intense bushfires continue to ravage southeast Australia, raising questions about environmental impact assessments and clearances in […]
SAFETY OF VICTIMS PARAMOUNT IN POCSO BAIL CASES: SUPREME COURT
Why in the News? Bail cancelled: The Supreme Court of India cancelled bail granted to an accused in a 2024 gang rape case involving a minor, highlighting the intersection of […]
U.S. DECLARES EMERGENCY TO PROTECT VENEZUELAN SOVEREIGN FUNDS
Why in the News? Emergency order: Donald Trump declared a national emergency to block courts and creditors from seizing Venezuelan government funds held in the United States, a move that […]
NATIONAL SPORTS GOVERNANCE RULES 2026 NOTIFIED
Why in the News? Rules notified: The Central Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. Reform push: The […]
BHASHINI SAMUDAYE WORKSHOP: STRENGTHENING INDIA’S LANGUAGE AI ECOSYSTEM
Why in the News? Workshop scheduled: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will organise the BHASHINI Samudaye Workshop in New Delhi, potentially addressing communication challenges in environmental clearances. Language […]
FIX GST ON CAPITAL GOODS TO REVIVE PRIVATE INVESTMENT
Why in the News? Policy debate: An opinion article flags structural flaws in GST treatment of capital goods, linking them to weak private investment response and potential impacts on environmental […]
WHY ARTICLE 6 IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR INDIA
Syllabus: GS-2: ● Indian constitution – Significant provisions ● Indian constitutional schemes Why in the News? At COP29, carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement were fully operationalised, […]