Trinidad and Tobago Declares Emergency Amid Rising Crime
Why in the News ? The government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a new State of Emergency (SoE) to tackle rising violent crime and gang-related shootings. The move follows […]
Rising Childhood Obesity Trends in India and World
Why in the News ? On World Obesity Day (March 4), the World Obesity Atlas 2026 highlighted that India ranks second globally after China in the number of overweight and […]
India–Canada Collaboration to Boost Food Technology Research
Why in the News ? The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management–Kundli (NIFTEM-K) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, to strengthen […]
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Energy Stability
Syllabus: GS-2:Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News ? The ongoing West Asia conflict has disrupted […]
HPV Vaccination Rollout Signals Shift In Preventive Healthcare
Syllabus: GS-2:Issues Related to Women Why in the News ? India is preparing to introduce the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for adolescent girls under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). The […]
INDIAN NAVY SHIPS ON STANDBY FOR HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS IN WEST ASIA
Why in the News? Regional Escalation: India is monitoring heightened security tensions in West Asia amid recent regional conflict, with procedural fairness in intelligence assessment and third party information verification […]
SC TO EXAMINE FEASIBILITY OF MANDATORY NAT FOR BLOOD TRANSFUSION
Why in the News? Judicial Intervention: Supreme Court agreed to examine feasibility of making Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) mandatory in blood banks, emphasizing prior judicial review of health policies. Article […]
RUPTURE ACROSS THE DURAND LINE: PAKISTAN–AFGHANISTAN CLASHES
Why in the News? Cross-Border Escalation: Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in intense air, missile and ground clashes across the Durand Line. Strategic Breakdown: Escalation reflects collapse of trust over handling […]
ISRAEL’S RECOGNITION OF SOMALILAND AND STRATEGIC RISKS TO BERBERA PORT
Why in the News? Diplomatic Recognition: Israel recognised Somaliland’s independence, becoming the first country to do so since 1991. Strategic Concern: Move raises security risks for Berbera Port on the […]
PM REAFFIRMS INDIA’S COMMITMENT TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ON WORLD WILDLIFE DAY
Why in the News? Global Observance: Prime Minister reiterated India’s conservation commitment on World Wildlife Day. Biodiversity Highlight: India’s leadership in protecting tigers, one-horned rhinoceros and Asiatic elephants was emphasised. […]