PMFBY Expanded: Centre Adds Wild Animal Attack & Paddy Inundation to Crop Loss Coverage
Context :- The Union Agriculture Ministry has approved new modalities to compensate farmers for crop loss due to wild animal […]
Judicial Clash on Environmental Clearances
Context : The Supreme Court’s three-judge Bench has recalled its May 16, 2024 judgment that had declared retrospective (ex post […]
World Happiness Report 2025: Unpacking Global Rankings and India’s Position
LINK: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/unpacking-the-global-happiness-rankings/article70295706.ece#:~:text=The%20World%20Happiness%20Report%202025,social%20realities%20of%20both%20nations. Why in the News Background and Context KEY FINDINGS OF THE REPORT Analysis of Metrics and Paradoxes Limitations […]
Quarry Collapse in Sonbhadra: Structural Fault Lines in India’s Mining Sector
LINK: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/bad-tidings-on-indias-quarries-and-mining/article70295193.ece WHY IN NEWS Background and Context Incident Details Investigations & Legal Action Safety Concerns Highlighted Structural Causes Identified […]
The NH-701A highway is an ecological risk
Why in the News? The NH-701A project, which involves the upgradation of the existing Mughal Road alignment, has gained prominence […]
Excessive dependence
Why in the News? The trade deficit surged to an unprecedented $41.68 billion in October 2025, exceeding analyst forecasts of […]
Time to sort out India’s cereal mess
Why in the News? The issue has gained urgency due to both operational challenges and long-term policy contradictions: Background and […]
India-China Border Dynamics & Strategic Overview
Geographical Framework & Administration: State-wise Border Distribution Core Structural Disputes : Primary Contention Zones: Chronology of Major Confrontations Strategic India-China […]
Energy Diplomacy: India’s Strategic LPG Pivot to the US
Context :- In a historic first, Indian Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have signed a structured, long-term contract to import LPG […]