Essential UPSC news analysis for Dec 18, 2025: Modi's Ethiopia visit elevates ties, India-Bangladesh security concerns, QCO rollback impact, and the crucial marital rape debate. Key takeaways for Prelims & Mains.
Delhi CM announces strict enforcement of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to combat air pollution. Learn how this move aims to curb vehicle emissions and improve air quality in the capital.
Karnataka appoints 1,000 pharmacy students to support drug control efforts. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and student careers.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation appoints 25 nodal officers and forms task forces to implement Supreme Court's stray dog management order across public buildings. Read the full plan here.
Ghaziabad's third animal birth control centre, built for Rs 2 crore, launches in Vijay Nagar, boosting daily sterilisation capacity to 120 dogs. Learn how this tackles the city's stray population challenge.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation fined six pet owners Rs 30,000 for keeping dogs without a licence in Gomtinagar. One pug was temporarily seized. Learn about the drive's aims and public safety measures.
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
Two endangered four-horned antelopes died at Delhi Zoo. Officials suspect rabies, recalling a 2016 outbreak. Details on quarantine and postmortem awaited.
A new survey reveals most Indians find street dogs friendly and a crime deterrent. Learn how sterilization and compassion, not culling, are key to coexistence.
MCD approves Rs 13.5 crore to clear unpaid dues to NGOs sterilising stray dogs in Delhi. Funds aim to boost population control and rabies prevention efforts. Read more.
National Pollution Control Day, observed on Dec 2, marks the Bhopal Gas Tragedy & highlights pollution's deadly health impact, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Learn risks and solutions.
Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's top state in controlling HIV, recording an 88.72% decline in AIDS deaths and major reduction in new infections. Discover how they achieved this success story.
Odisha detects 2,462 HIV-positive cases from April to October through extensive testing. Ganjam reports highest numbers as officials cite unprotected sex among youth as primary cause. Learn about state's response.
Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI at 269. However, thick smog continues to blanket ITO and other areas. Political criticism mounts over pollution crisis.
MCG awards 2-year contract to Jabalpur NGO for stray dog sterilisation at Rs 700 per dog. RWAs and veterinarians question feasibility, citing costs up to Rs 5,000 per procedure locally.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express complete software upgrades in 80% of their aircraft fleet to address flight control issues. Remaining 68 planes to be updated by end of day.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express complete software upgrades in over 300 aircraft following flight control safety directive. Learn about the safety enhancements implemented.
MCG awards new contract for dog sterilization and vaccination at Rs 700 per dog. Initiative aims to control stray population and prevent rabies in Gurgaon until 2027.
Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation submits a Rs 5 crore proposal for exclusive dog pounds to humanely manage stray populations, ensuring public safety and animal welfare. Read more.
SMS Medical College's experimental Milwaukee protocol for rabies has recorded zero survivors. Discover why doctors continue this desperate treatment despite 100% mortality rate.
Dibrugarh launches anti-rabies vaccination drive, inoculating 30+ street dogs at AMCH campus. Collaborative effort aims for complete rabies control across the city. Read more about this public health initiative.
West Bengal plans four new model Anti-Rabies Clinics to enhance rabies care. Currently only one ARC exists at ID Hospital. Learn about expansion plans and rabies challenges.
SMS Hospital treats 2-3 confirmed rabies cases monthly while government reports zero deaths. Official statistics miss fatalities due to lack of post-mortem testing. Learn the truth about rabies in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan reports no rabies deaths for 2 years despite 670,000 post-bite vaccinations. Experts question data as state conducts zero confirmatory brain tests. Read the full investigation.
Discover 6 crucial signs of mouse infestation in your Indian home. Learn to spot droppings, nests, and sounds before it's too late. Protect your family today!
Following a major technical failure at Delhi airport that delayed 800+ flights, India's Civil Aviation Minister announces a comprehensive review of ATC systems and technology upgrades.
New report highlights dog census importance for birth control program success. India recorded 126 rabies deaths 2022-2025, Delhi reported zero cases. Learn more about the findings.
Discover why India needs compassionate stray dog management strategies that balance human safety with animal welfare. Learn about sustainable solutions.
Over 150 villagers in Gorakhpur receive anti-rabies shots after consuming prasad made from milk of cow suspected of rabies. Health Department sets up medical camp.