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Bangalore University Women’s Kabaddi Team Selection Trials to Be Held at Universal Campus on October 26, 2026 Universal School of Administration is pleased to announce that the Bangalore University Women’s Kabaddi Team Selection Trials will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Universal Campus in Bengaluru. The event aims to provide women kabaddi …
Read MoreNATIONAL SUPERCOMPUTING MISSION: BUILDING INDIA’S INDIGENOUS HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ECOSYSTEM Why in the News? The government has highlighted the progress of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) in developing an indigenous ecosystem covering supercomputer design, manufacturing, system software and specialised applications, strengthening India’s technological self-reliance. NATIONAL SUPERCOMPUTING MISSION AND INDIGENOUS CAPABILITY Mission Launch: The National Supercomputing Mission …
Read MoreA COURT DIVIDED BY ITS OWN ARCHITECTURE Syllabus: GS-2: Structure, organisation and functions of the executive and Judiciary. Judicial Independence Why in the News? A two-judge Supreme Court Bench delivered a split verdict on whether the challenge to the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners Act, 2023 required a Constitution Bench. The disagreement has renewed …
Read MoreWHAT AN INFRASTRUCTURE OF INNOVATION DEPENDS ON — A RESPONSIVE LEGAL SYSTEM Syllabus: GS-3: Awareness in the field of IT , Robotics, Nano-technology Intellectual Property Rights Why in the News? India’s ambition to build a globally competitive innovation ecosystem requires more than research funding and technological infrastructure. The evolution of intellectual property rights, commercial courts, …
Read MoreFRONT-OF-PACK WARNING LABELS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND FOOD SAFETY Why in the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its proposed timeline for introducing front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL) on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. The Court indicated that implementation should be expedited …
Read MoreHIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE ON DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES: DATA, FEDERALISM AND CONSTITUTIONAL CONCERNS Why in the News? The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) constituted by the Union Home Ministry has sought extensive religion-wise and district-wise data from State governments on births, school enrolment, property and vehicle registrations, religious structures and identity-document registrations. Several States have reportedly found …
Read MoreSOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS FOR MINORS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND DIGITAL CHILD PROTECTION Why in the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider statutory directions requiring social media platforms and other digital intermediaries to comply with Indian laws concerning minors, including potentially setting 18 years as the minimum age for independent membership. The …
Read MoreCONTRACEPTIVE USE IN INDIA: GENDER DISPARITY AND THE FUTURE OF MALE CONTRACEPTION Why in the News? The WHO has issued new guidelines expanding contraceptive options and, for the first time, established a Target Product Profile for a new generation of reversible male contraceptives. The development is significant for India, where fertility has fallen below replacement …
Read MoreUPI MERCHANT DISCOUNT RATE: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND THE REGULATION OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS Why in the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the legal basis for introducing a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified high-value UPI Person-to-Merchant transactions. The Court has sought an explanation from the Centre on the legal character of the charge …
Read MoreINDIA’S INDUSTRIAL GROWTH: IIP ACCELERATION AND THE STRENGTHENING OF MANUFACTURING Why in the News? India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth accelerated to 8% in August 2026, up from 7.35% in July, making it the second-highest growth rate since the new IIP series began in April 2024. The expansion was supported by strong performances in …
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