Centre Revamps Forest Rights Implementation Mechanism
Why in the News ? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has decided to restructure Forest Rights Act (FRA) Cells by creating unified Project Monitoring Units (PMUs) at State and district […]
Meghalaya Intensifies Surveillance Amid Meningococcal Cases
Why in the News ? The Meghalaya government has strengthened surveillance and issued a public advisory after two Agniveer trainees in Shillong died of suspected meningococcal bacterial infection, prompting enhanced […]
Balancing Nuclear Growth and Liability Concerns
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the SHANTI Act, 2025, which allows private and foreign participation in nuclear power […]
National Science Day Celebrated Across India
Why in the News ? India is observing National Science Day 2026 on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman. Leaders, including Union […]
International Law Is Not Dead: Defending the Resilience of a Rules-Based Global Order
Syllabus: GS 2 International relations Focus area The article analyses the contemporary crisis facing international law amid rising geopolitical conflicts and populist-authoritarian trends. It argues that despite repeated violations—particularly […]
E-Rupee Pilot Launched for Food Subsidy
Why in the News ? The Union government has launched a pilot in Puducherry to distribute food subsidy using the RBI’s e-rupee (CBDC). This marks the first instance of programming […]
T.K. Oommen: Architect of Modern Indian Sociology
Why in the News? Eminent sociologist T.K. Oommen, former President of the International Sociological Association (ISA) and Professor-Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), passed away at 88. He was widely […]
ARFID: Beyond Picky Eating to Disorder
Why in the News ? Growing awareness about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) highlights that extreme picky eating may signal a serious mental health condition, not stubbornness. Experts stress early […]
UN Launches First Carbon Credits Mechanism
Why in the News ? The United Nations has approved the first carbon credits under the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM), marking operationalisation of a global carbon market aligned with […]
Delhi HC Upholds Passport as Fundamental Liberty
Why in the News ? The Delhi High Court ruled that the right to hold a passport and travel abroad is an essential part of Article 21 (Right to Personal […]