1. National Developments The National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2025‑29) (NAP-AMR 2.0) was formally launched by the Union Health Minister. This updated strategy aims to tackle antibiotic resistance via a “One Health” approach covering human health, animal health, agriculture and environment sectors. Responsibilities, budgets and timelines across 20+ ministries have been laid out for…
National Affairs The Global Climate Risk Index 2025 (CRI) by Germanwatch ranked India 9th among countries worst affected by extreme weather events over the past 30 years (1995-2024) and 15th in the year-wise ranking for 2024. This highlights India’s high vulnerability to climate risks despite recent improvements. The Union Cabinet of India approved a new…
National Affairs India’s wetland conservation receives a significant boost as Gogabeel Lake in Katihar district, Bihar is declared the country’s 94th Ramsar site, making it the state’s 6th such designation. Underlining its commitment to biodiversity and international environmental obligations, India thereby strengthens its role in global wetland protection efforts. A major milestone: The designation emphasises…
NATIONAL AFFAIRS Banking and Financial Sector Major Financial Changes Effective July 2025 Aadhaar verification becomes mandatory for new PAN card applications starting July 1, 2025 Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) reduced by 100 basis points to support banking liquidity HDFC Bank implements 1% fee on monthly online gaming spends exceeding Rs 10,000 SBI revises Minimum Amount…
