Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 7 May 2026
35 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Ecocide
Context The term “ecocide” has gained renewed attention amid allegations of large-scale environmental destruction during recent conflicts, including the wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. What is Ecocide? Ecocide refers to severe, widespread, or long-term destruction of the environment caused by human actions.
Lifelong Learning for an AI-Driven Labour Market
Context The International Labour Organization (ILO) in its report has called on governments to make lifelong learning a central pillar of economic and social policy amid rapid technological and structural changes in labour markets. What is Lifelong Learning? Lifelong learning refers to the continuous acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies throughout an individual’s life.
NCRB releases ‘Crime in India 2024’ Report
Context According to data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 13,396 cases were registered under crimes against women and 7,662 under crimes against children in 2024. Major Findings The overall crime rate in India declined by 6% in 2024 compared with 2023 but there was an increase of over 17% in cybercrime cases. Crimes Against Women: Declined 1.5%, with a rate of 64.6 per lakh population, down from 66.2.
India–Vietnam Relations: Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Context Recently, India and Vietnam elevated their bilateral ties to an ‘Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ during the visit of the Vietnamese President to India. India–Vietnam Relations Historical Evolution: India and Vietnam share ancient cultural ties through Buddhism, Hindu influence in Champa civilization, and maritime trade connections Modern Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic ties established in 1972. Vietnam supported India’s anti-colonial and non-aligned positions.
Recognising and Strengthening India’s Care Economy
Context A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has laid out a roadmap to strengthen India’s “care economy”, a sector that includes childcare, eldercare, and support for people with disabilities. What is the Care Economy? The care economy refers to all paid and unpaid activities related to the care of children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities etc.
Russia’s share in Indian oil imports jumped in March
Source: The Hindu (Page13) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Invasive species may be the wrong enemy in a changing subcontinent
Source: The Hindu(Page18) | Syllabus: Invasive species
To minimise AI’s impact on jobs, ILO bats for lifelong learning
Source: The Hindu (Page13) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Technology/Economy)
India's new sports policy for Pakistan: No to bilateral ties, yes to global events
Source: Indian Express (Page 1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Mitigating SO2 from coal power plants could prevent over 1.24 lakh deaths annually in India, says IIT Delhi study
Source: Indian express (Page 4) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Ministry to make fresh move for PM-SHRI in Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala after political shifts
Source: Indian express (Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Wasn't 2023 ruling meant for short period until a law was made: Supreme Court
Source: Indian express (Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Operation Sindoor's key lesson: Future conflicts will not resemble the past
Source: Indian Express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Defence)
For four new govts, same problem: Debt burden
Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Why SC expanded definition of acid attack victim' in Disabilities Act
Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
How hantavirus is deadlier than Covid, but slower
Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
With 12 plants in phase one, India's chip-making mission sets sights on next frontier
Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance/GS3(Economy)
India, Algeria hold first joint defence commission meet
Source: The Hindu (Page 12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi
Source: Indian Express (Page 1) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
India, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership
Source: Indian Express(Page11) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
G7 trade talks target critical minerals as US-EU tariff rift strains unity
Source: Indian Express(Page18) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Understanding inequality in India’s growth story
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
When does a CM cease to hold office?
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
What is Karnataka’s new gig worker grievance system?
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Rubio may visit India for talks, Quad Foreign Ministers meet in May end
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools
Source: The Hindu(Page 12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate
Source: The Hindu (Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary Dr. M. Ravichandran Inaugurates Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory in ChennaiSwasth Bharat PortalIndia and EU Launched €15.2 Million/~₹169 Crore Joint Initiative to Strengthen EV Battery Recycling under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC)-Working Group-2
Source: PIB PIBPIB | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Science and Tech)GS2(Health)GS2(IR)
India, ASEAN to update trade pact by year-end, says PM Modi
Source: Indian Express(Page18) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Delhi most unsafe for women and children, show new NCRB dataOverall crime rate drops 6%; cybercrime up by 17%: NCRB
Source: The Hindu(Page2)The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Trump pauses Hormuz move; says war will end if Iran agrees to deal
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Nicobar gram sabhas signed off on infra project without 50% quorum
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)