1.Real Equity Gap in Higher EducationSource: The Hindu Why in News? • The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, observing that some provisions were vague and could lead to...
1.India must draw a red line on U.S. unilateral sanctions Source: The Hindu Why in News? India is facing substantial challenges due to the impact of U.S. sanctions, amid complex geopolitical tensions. The ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, and the broader...
1.The Fertilizer Challenge Amid the Iran War Source: The Indian Express Why in News • The ongoing US-Israel versus Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz since February 2026 have triggered a major global fertilizer supply disruption. • India, which...
1.India’s Rural Models and Development Diplomacy Why in News? India’s flagship National Rural Livelihoods Mission has evolved from a domestic poverty alleviation programme into an important instrument of India’s development diplomacy, especially influencing rural...
1. India’s Water Crisis: Beyond Resource Scarcity Why in News? Recent contamination-related deaths in Chhainsa (Haryana) and Indore have highlighted a disturbing reality: India’s water crisis is not merely about lack of water, but about systemic failures in...