‘ASSAM RECORDS 86% DROP IN RHINO POACHING SINCE 2016’ TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT: THE HINDU Assam has witnessed a significant reduction in rhino poaching, with an 86% drop recorded since 2016. This milestone reflects the ongoing conservation efforts to protect the one-horned rhinoceros, which is symbolic of the state's identity. Key Highlights Rhino Poaching Decline: Assam
FATF MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT ON INDIA (2023) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently released its Mutual Evaluation Report on India, highlighting the country’s substantial progress in combating illicit finance. The report examines how effectively India has implemented anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures, identifying areas of strength and those requiring improvement. While
SOLAR STRATEGIES India's solar ambitions have expanded significantly, demonstrated by the recent REINVEST meeting in Gandhinagar, which attracted investment proposals worth USD 386 billion. The country aims to achieve 570 GW of solar power capacity by 2030, exceeding its global commitment of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity. However, to fully realize its estimated solar potential
HOW THE SUPREME COURT STRENGTHENED CHILD PORNOGRAPHY LAW TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY: INDIAN EXPRESS The Supreme Court (SC) of India has expanded the definition of "possession" of child pornography under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The ruling extends to viewing or displaying child pornography, strengthening legal actions against such offenses. Key Highlights
WHITE REVOLUTION 2.0: EMPOWERING INDIA'S DAIRY SECTOR White Revolution 2.0 is a government initiative aimed at boosting milk production, empowering women farmers, and tackling malnutrition in India. It builds on the success of the original White Revolution, also known as ‘Operation Flood’, launched in 1970 by Dr. Verghese Kurien, which transformed India from a milk-deficient
PRADHAN MANTRI JANJATIYA UNNAT GRAM ABHIYAN (PMJUGA) The Union Cabinet recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. This centrally sponsored scheme focuses on enhancing the welfare of tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts by addressing gaps in basic infrastructure, education, health, and
INDIA’S FIRST MISSION TO VENUS TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: INDIAN EXPRESS India's first mission to Venus has been officially approved by the Union Cabinet, with a planned launch by ISRO in March 2028. This mission will be India's second inter-planetary endeavor, following the successful Mars Orbiter Mission in 2013. The spacecraft aims to explore
6TH QUAD SUMMIT The Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is an informal strategic alliance between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. It aims to promote a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Initially formed in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the Quad was formally established in 2007 but became dormant until its
SUPREME COURT RULING ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY UNDER THE POCSO ACT, 2012 The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that possessing or watching sexually explicit content involving minors is a punishable offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. This judgment emphasizes the illegality of child pornography, even if the material is
METHANE EMISSIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE Methane (CH₄) emissions are rapidly increasing and pose a significant threat to achieving the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement. While carbon dioxide (CO₂) has long dominated climate discussions, methane—a much more powerful greenhouse gas (GHG)—is increasingly becoming a focal point. Tackling methane emissions offers a
RACIAL INEQUALITY IN POST-APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA AND BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT POLICY Even after the end of apartheid three decades ago, South Africa continues to grapple with significant racial inequalities, particularly in the economic sphere. Despite efforts like the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy, the country's economy remains divided along racial lines. This has sparked ongoing
TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (TPNW) TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: THE HINDU The International Day for the Total Elimination of nuclear weapons on September 26 highlights the need for disarmament. The TPNW, effective since 2021, aims for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons, standing in contrast to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation
