Shadow Schooling in India

• The Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) asks what proportion of Indian pupils turns to private coaching?
  • a) 1 out of 2
  • b) 1 out of 3
  • c) 1 out of 4
  • d) 1 out of 5
  • b) 1 out of 3
• How much does an average urban student spend on coaching each year (privately)?
  • a) Rs1,793
  • b) Rs2,863
  • c) Rs3,988
  • d) Rs9,950
  • c) Rs3,988

Digital Connectivity Rating Regulations, 2024 Digital connectivity Digital Networks Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has designated eight firms as Digital connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs) under the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024. Their registration expires after five years on August 27, 2025. Such agencies will evaluate the properties of digital infrastructure and give them star ratings to guide buyers, tenants, and developers.

A report on the progress of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, was issued by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It reveals that a sunset clause is necessary to put an end to the rights recognition process and emphasises on reforms to governance, equity and sustainable forest management.

Approval has been given by the Uttarakhand forest department on the proposal of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to build the Netala bypass of the Char Dham project. The acceptance allows exploitation of 17.5 hectares of forest cover in the sensitive eco-Bhagirathi area, prompting environmentalists and local people to protest against the move on the basis of environmental and legal breach.

Delhi is experiencing unbearable water stress of heat, as 2025 was the hottest month of February and March ever. The temperatures have soared well past 45degC on many occasions during summers, resulting in India Meteorological Department having to declare heatwave warnings on several occasions. A ten-year plan (2015-2024) indicates that summer temperatures are always above normal, which puts a strain on health, livelihoods, and the environment.