Context: The recent COP29 summit in Baku concluded with a lackluster agreement on climate finance, raising serious concerns about the trajectory of global climate negotiations. Challenges in Climate Negotiations Insufficient Financial Commitments Developed countries have pledged only $300 billion annually until 2035, which falls significantly short of the estimated $1 …

Context: On November 26, the President and Prime Minister of India extended their wishes on the occasion of Constitution Day, also known as National Law Day or Samvidhan Diwas. The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950. It was drafted under …

Context: As India celebrates 75 years of its Constitution, it is essential to acknowledge the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women in the Constituent Assembly, who worked alongside their male counterparts to shape the nation’s foundational document. Need for Recognition Historical Oversight: The role of women in drafting the …

Storm Shadow Missile Overview: Name: Known as Storm Shadow in the UK and SCALP-EG in France. Type: Low-observable, long-range, air-launched cruise missile. Development: Jointly developed by the United Kingdom and France. Range: Over 250 kilometers, making it a potent standoff weapon. Primary Use: Targeting high-value stationary targets such as: Airbases …

Context: Recent studies highlight the impact of development and agriculture on the habitat of the Nilgiri marten, a rare and endemic species of the Western Ghats. Key Characteristics Endemic to India: The Nilgiri marten is the only marten species native to India and is exclusively found in the Western Ghats. …

Context: ISRO is set to launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission from Sriharikota using the PSLV rocket. This mission is significant for its focus on the solar corona, the Sun’s outermost and hottest layer, and will demonstrate the world’s first precision formation flying in space. Key Objectives and …

Context: Recent tensions in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, regarding the Shahi Jama Masjid, have drawn attention to the interpretation of the Place of Worship Act, 1991 and its intersection with the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904. The Masjid is classified as a “protected monument” under this Act. Overview of the Ancient …

Context: As India celebrates its 75th Constitution Day, it is imperative to assess the nation’s progress in realizing the Constitution’s vision of an egalitarian society. However, growing inequalities under the influence of neoliberal economic policies have cast a shadow on this vision. Egalitarian Liberalism Inspired by the philosophy of John …