Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) lauded the ties between India and Russia, saying that the two nations have a ‘steady and time-tested partnership’.
Recently, the OPEC+ alliance announced that it will increase oil production by 547,000 barrels per day (bpd) starting in September, 2025.
About OPEC+
OPEC+ is an extended alliance of OPEC, having 22 members, made up of 10 major, non-OPEC oil producing countries (Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Brunei, Bahrain, Mexico, Oman, South Sudan, Sudan and Malaysia), along with the 12 OPEC members.
It was formed in 2016 after the adoption of the ‘Algiers Accord’ by OPEC countries and signing of the ‘Vienna Agreement’ between OPEC and other major oil exporting countries.
India’s economy is witnessing strong growth momentum, marked by easing inflation and record-high exports, offering relief to households and strengthening the nation’s global trade position.
Present status
India’s economy is the fastest growing major economy, with real GDP growth estimated at 6.5% in 2024-25 and expected to continue at the same rate in 2025-26.
Despite global uncertainties, strong domestic demand, easing inflation, rising exports, and robust capital markets support this growth.
Recently, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released a policy brief detailing the severe health impacts of land degradation and drought.
Health Risks of Land Degradation and Drought
Rise in Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases: The policy brief highlights the wide-ranging health consequences associated with environmental stress:
Mental Health Consequences: Droughts often result in displacement, resource scarcity, and financial hardship, leading to increased mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Three decades ago, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were rare in the villages; however, today, low- and middle-income countries confront an NCD burden that has spread from cities to villages.
Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)
NCDs also known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors.
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
हाल ही में OPEC+ गठबंधन ने घोषणा की है कि वह सितंबर 2025 से प्रतिदिन 547,000 बैरल तेल उत्पादन बढ़ाएगा।
OPEC+ के बारे में
OPEC+, OPEC का विस्तारित गठबंधन है, जिसमें कुल 22 सदस्य हैं।
इसमें 12 OPEC सदस्य देशों के साथ 10 प्रमुख गैर-OPEC तेल उत्पादक देश शामिल हैं: रूस, कज़ाखस्तान, अज़रबैजान, ब्रुनेई, बहरीन, मेक्सिको, ओमान, दक्षिण सूडान, सूडान और मलेशिया।
The Supreme Court allowed a petitioner to withdraw her plea challenging the exclusion of women political workers from the ambit of protection under the POSH Act.
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The plea mentioned that the definitions of ‘workplace’ and ‘employer’ under the 2013 Act must be expanded to include the political spectrum.
It sought a declaration from the court that “political parties are bound to follow the procedure for protection of women in the workplace under the POSH Act”.
