Why in the News ? Recent instances of youth dissatisfaction and unemployment concerns have renewed focus on India’s employment situation. Data on Employment Rate (ER) indicates that despite economic growth, a smaller proportion of the working-age population is employed today compared to a decade ago. Employment Trends Over the Last Decade ● Employment data from…
Why in the News ? The anniversary of the June 12, 1975 Allahabad High Court judgment has renewed attention on how the verdict against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi became a key trigger for the declaration of the National Emergency (1975-77) in India. Allahabad High Court Verdict and Election Dispute ● The case originated from a…
Why in the News ? Sri Lanka has risen 14 places to 67th rank in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026, becoming the second most peaceful country in South Asia, reflecting progress in political stability, public security, environmental governance, and post-crisis recovery. Sri Lanka’s Improved Performance in Global Peace Index ● Sri Lanka secured the…
Why in the News? ● Court Verdict: A U.S. Federal Court struck down former President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, terming it an unlawful tax. This landmark ruling, comparable in significance to the Vanashakti judgment in environmental jurisprudence, rejected the ex post facto application of fees on pending applications. ● Relief for…
Why in the News? ● IGCC Findings: The Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) 2025 report stated that human contribution to global warming reached a record 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels. ● Third Warmest Year: Global temperatures in 2025 were 1.39°C higher than the 1850–1900 baseline, making it the third warmest year on record. ● Climate…
Why in the News? ● National Assessment: The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has estimated that Indian reservoirs can support about 102 GW of floating solar capacity. ● Land Constraint Solution: The report highlights floating solar technology as a solution to land acquisition challenges and forest conservation act restrictions faced by conventional solar projects….
Why in the News? ● Public Release: AI company Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, a publicly accessible model built on the powerful Mythos-class architecture. ● Safety Concerns: Earlier, Anthropic had restricted Claude Mythos Preview due to concerns over its advanced cybersecurity exploitation capabilities. ● New Safeguards: Fable 5 has been released with built-in safety…
Why in the News? ● Record Milestone: Workers’ remittances to India crossed $100 billion for the first time, reaching $110.47 billion in FY26. ● BoP Support: Strong remittance inflows helped India record a Balance of Payments (BoP) surplus of $7.22 billion in Q4 FY26 despite weak FDI and FPI inflows. ● Growth Trend: Remittances increased…
Why in the News? ● Legacy Debate: On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary (9 June), tribal organisations renewed efforts to protect his legacy amid the debate on delisting tribal converts from the Scheduled Tribes list. ● Identity Question: Discussions have resurfaced regarding Adivasi identity, land rights, religion, and self-governance, themes closely associated with Birsa Munda. ● …
Why in the News? VB-GRAM-G: KEY FEATURES MGNREGA: KEY FACTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA● Meaning: Rural development focuses on improving the economic, social, and infrastructural conditions of rural areas while adhering to principles of environmental democracy and environmental jurisprudence.● Key Ministries: Primarily implemented through the Ministry of Rural Development and allied departments.● Major Schemes: Includes…