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[23rd October 2025] The Hindu Oped: Immigration and the politics of fear

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries.” Comment with examples. Linkage: This article explores how anti-immigration politics in the West, particularly in the UK and US, are reshaping narratives around migrants and minorities, directly affecting the Indian diaspora’s political influence,… Continue reading [23rd October 2025] The Hindu Oped: Immigration and the politics of fear

Tapping the Shine: India must step in as a supplier of solar power to sustain its industry

Why in the News India’s solar energy sector has achieved a historic milestone — generating 1,08,494 GWh in 2024–25, overtaking Japan and becoming the third-largest producer globally. This achievement mirrors India’s rapid growth in renewable capacity — solar module manufacturing expanded from 2 GW in 2014 to a projected 100 GW in 2025. However, beneath… Continue reading Tapping the Shine: India must step in as a supplier of solar power to sustain its industry

Labelling of AI-Generated Content on Social Media

Why in the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology proposed mandatory labelling of Artificial Intelligence–generated synthetic content on social media to curb deepfakes, under draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. 2025 Draft Amendment on AI Content: AI Regulation: Introduced by MeitY to address synthetic… Continue reading Labelling of AI-Generated Content on Social Media

Kerala to be declared first State ‘Free of Extreme Poverty’

Why in the News? Kerala will be officially declared free from extreme poverty on November 1st, marking a national first in poverty eradication. To assess this, Kerala relied on NITI Aayog’s assessment of Kerala using its Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). What is Extreme Poverty? Overview: According to the World Bank, extreme poverty is defined as… Continue reading Kerala to be declared first State ‘Free of Extreme Poverty’

Great Green Wall of Andhra Pradesh

Why in the News? Andhra Pradesh launched the Great Green Wall project, inspired by Africa’s Great Green Wall, to turn its 1,034 km Bay of Bengal coast into a bio-shield against cyclones and sea-level rise. About Great Green Wall of Andhra Pradesh: Overview: Launched as a flagship coastal afforestation and climate resilience project; Forms part… Continue reading Great Green Wall of Andhra Pradesh

International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)

Why in the News? Iran has officially ratified the UN International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), signalling a major policy shift toward international financial reintegration. Why such move by Iran? Economic Isolation: Iran’s blacklisting by FATF in 2020 and U.S.-led sanctions have severely restricted its banking access, trade, and foreign… Continue reading International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)

Scientists use ‘Atomic Stencils’ to make designer Nanoparticles

Why in the News? Scientists from the United States and South Korea have developed a novel “atomic stencilling” method to coat gold nanoparticles with polymer patches, enabling unprecedented nanoscale precision in material design. What is Atomic Stencilling? Overview: A novel nanofabrication technique where iodide atoms act as nanoscale masks (stencils) on gold nanoparticle surfaces, allowing… Continue reading Scientists use ‘Atomic Stencils’ to make designer Nanoparticles

What is Rangarajan Poverty Line?

Why in the News? After the C. Rangarajan Committee (2014) set India’s last official poverty line, economists from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have now revisited and updated the estimates using new household consumption data from Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022–23. Evolution of Poverty Measurement in India: Planning Commission (1962): ₹20 (rural) and… Continue reading What is Rangarajan Poverty Line?

Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) to be classified as new species by IUCN

Why in the News? The IUCN has separately evaluated the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) from the gray wolf, suggesting it may be recognised as a distinct Canis species. About Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes): Overview: Also called the Peninsular Wolf or Indian Grey Wolf; proposed as Canis indica owing to genetic divergence 110,000–200,000 years… Continue reading Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) to be classified as new species by IUCN

Arsenic Toxicity in Rice Cultivation

Why in the News? A recent study has revealed that the composition of microbial communities in rice paddies critically determines the buildup of arsenic compounds in rice grains. Arsenic Toxicity in Agriculture: Overview: Arsenic (As) is a potent carcinogen and phytotoxin, bioaccumulating in rice and posing severe health and agronomic risks in Asian paddies. Mechanism… Continue reading Arsenic Toxicity in Rice Cultivation

What are Green Crackers?

Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has temporarily permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in the Delhi–NCR region from October 18 to 21 for Diwali celebrations. Background and Judicial Origin: Trigger: Severe air pollution episodes during Diwali (2016–2017) pushed Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) beyond 500, creating a public-health emergency.… Continue reading What are Green Crackers?

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