Why in the News? KEY FINDINGS OF THE GLOBAL STATUS REPORT ON CANCER, 2026 CANCER CONTROL: GLOBAL AND INDIAN INITIATIVES INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC)● Establishment: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was established in 1965 as the specialised cancer research agency of the World Health Organization (WHO) and is headquartered…
Why in the News? ● AISHE Reports Released: The Union Education Ministry released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2022-23 and 2023-24, highlighting significant improvements in enrolment, inclusivity, and gender parity. ● Key Highlight: Female enrolment in higher education has increased by 42.2% since 2014-15, while total enrolment has reached 4.5 crore students….
Why in the News? ● HRF Complaint: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) sought the arrest of an Israeli soldier vacationing in Himachal Pradesh, alleging war crimes committed during military operations in Gaza. ● Legal Debate: The incident has revived discussions on India’s powers under the Geneva Conventions Act, 1960, universal jurisdiction, and scrutiny of the…
Why in the News? ● EAC-PM Study: A paper by a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has recommended continuing women-focused cash transfer schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha. ● Key Finding: The study found that these schemes significantly increased household expenditure, savings, financial inclusion, and welfare-oriented spending. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE…
Why in the News? ● Allahabad HC Judgment: The Allahabad High Court held that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006 prescribes the minimum legal age of marriage for all citizens irrespective of religion. ● Significance: The Court ruled that Muslim personal law recognising puberty as the age of marriage cannot override the provisions…
Why in the News? ● UDISE+ Report Released: The Ministry of Education released the UDISE+ 2025–26 report, showing a decline in school dropout rates, improved student retention, higher enrolment, and better digital infrastructure in schools. ● Significance: The findings indicate progress towards the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Sustainable Development Goal…
Why in the News? ● Mission Setback: Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye has lost communication with Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR Earth observation satellite, after an anomaly linked to a geomagnetic solar storm, marking a significant setback in India’s growing strategic partnerships in the global space sector. ● Significance: The incident highlights the challenges posed…
Why in the News? ● Scientific Breakthrough: Researchers from ICMR-NIRWoH and IIT Bombay have developed a placenta-on-chip through strategic partnerships, a laboratory-grown human placenta model to study the transfer of drugs, nutrients, pollutants, and pathogens from mother to foetus. ● Significance: The innovation could improve pregnancy-safe drug development, reduce dependence on animal models, and advance…
Why in the News? ● Historic Agreement: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan signed an agreement to settle the long-pending financial dues arising from the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) Award, demonstrating effective diplomatic engagement among states. ● Significance: The settlement resolves decades-old issues related to cost-sharing, rehabilitation expenses, and compensation, reinforcing cooperative federalism and…
Why in the News? ● EAC-PM Study: A paper by a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has recommended continuing women-focused cash transfer schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha. ● Key Finding: The study found that these schemes significantly increased household expenditure, savings, financial inclusion, and welfare-oriented spending. FINDINGS OF THE…