Centre Forms National Authority for Carbon Markets
Why in the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has finalized the creation of a National Designated Authority (NDA), a 21-member body mandated under Article 6 of […]
THE GENDER ANGLE TO INDIA’S ECONOMIC VULNERABILITIES
Syllabus: GS-3: ● Gender Disparity ● Skill Development Why in the News? India, valued at $4.19 trillion, is set to become the world’s third-largest economy. However, proposed 50% U.S. tariffs […]
Govt Allows One-Time Switch from UPS to NPS
Why in the News ? The Union Finance Ministry has introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS). The facility […]
CBI Arrests Kingpin in Cyber Fraud Syndicate
Why in the News ? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the kingpin of a transnational cyber fraud syndicate under Operation Chakra at IGI Airport, New Delhi, while attempting […]
India’s Female Employment Rate Nearly Doubles Since 2017
Why in the News? The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced that India’s female employment rate nearly doubled between 2017-18 and 2023-24, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). […]
Rohingya Refugees Mark 8th Exodus Anniversary in Bangladesh
Why in the News? On August 25, 2025, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar refugee camps marked the 8th anniversary of their mass exodus from Myanmar, observing “Rohingya Genocide Remembrance […]
SC Allows Review of Death Sentences Under Article 32
Why in the News? The Supreme Court today has ruled that a death row convict may challenge their sentence through a writ petition under Article 32, allowing reconsideration of mitigating […]
Indian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigates Udaygiri, Himgiri
Why in the News? The Indian Navy commissioned advanced stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This marks the first time two […]
INDIA-JAPAN TIES — OLD PARTNERS, NEW PRIORITIES
Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Japan and China starting August 29. The visit comes during a period of shifting global geopolitics. Relations with […]
India’s First Removable Solar Panel Project Launched
Why in the News ? Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has launched India’s first removable solar panel project as a pilot initiative. The 70-metre installation, featuring 28 panels generating 15 […]