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Polyester Flags Threaten Livelihoods of Karnataka Khadi Workers Why in the News? The livelihoods of women working in Karnataka’s khadi national flag units are under threat following an amendment to the Flag Code of India permitting polyester and machine-made flags, leading to falling sales, surplus stock, and declining incomes in BIS-certified khadi units. This shift …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Crisis in India’s Higher Education Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India, invoking Article 142, issued sweeping directions to reform higher education governance, mandate time-bound faculty recruitment, address rising student suicides, and strengthen mental health support amid concerns over rapid expansion under NEP 2020. The Court’s decision also touched upon …
Read MoreTiger Global Verdict And India’s Investment Credibility Question Syllabus: GS-3: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Mobilization of Resources, Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Tiger Global tax dispute has revived concerns over tax certainty, treaty sanctity, and investor confidence in …
Read MoreBangladesh’s Political Flux and India’s Strategic Opportunity Syllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood, Look East to Act East, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements GS-3: North East Insurgency Why in the News? Bangladesh is approaching general elections in February 2026 amid political uncertainty following the July 2024 uprising, the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, and the rise of …
Read MoreCELEBRATING SCIENCE, OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Syllabus: GS-2: Human resource development- Education GS-3 : Science and technology – Development and their application. Why in the News? The India Science Festival, held recently in Pune, highlighted a growing grassroots science movement across India, where students, families, and scientists engage in hands-on innovation beyond formal classrooms. The event …
Read MoreTIGER GLOBAL TAX CASE AND INVESTOR CONFIDENCE Why in the News? Supreme Court ruling has enabled reopening of tax assessment proceedings related to Tiger Global’s 2018 Flipkart stake sale. CBDT plans reassessment but has signalled a non-aggressive, legally cautious approach towards enforcement actions. Foreign investor sentiment is under scrutiny amid concerns over tax certainty and …
Read MoreRUPEE DEPRECIATION AND EXTERNAL PRESSURES Why in the News? Sharp depreciation: The Indian rupee slid 44 paise to ₹90.78 per US dollar, hovering close to its record low levels. Sustained weakness: The fall marked the third consecutive session of decline, signalling persistent pressure on the domestic currency. IMMEDIATE MARKET DEVELOPMENTS Dollar demand surge: Strong demand …
Read MoreROMEO–JULIET’ EXCEPTION AND POCSO DEBATE Why in the News? Supreme Court of India observation: The Court urged the Centre to consider a “Romeo–Juliet clause” to prevent misuse of the POCSO Act. Judicial trigger: The suggestion arose while setting aside an Allahabad High Court bail-related order on age determination. Core concern: The Court flagged criminalisation of …
Read MoreANDHRA JALLIKATTU’ AND RURAL CULTURAL PRACTICES Why in the News? Pasuvula Panduga festival: The traditional cattle festival, popularly called ‘Andhra Jallikattu’, was organised near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Mass participation: Hundreds of youths and spectators gathered at Pullaiahgaripalle village, reflecting strong rural cultural engagement. Peaceful celebration: The event concluded without major incidents, reporting only minor …
Read MoreDUGONG CONSERVATION CENTRE AND COASTAL REGULATION ISSUES Why in the News? Union Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) asked Tamil Nadu government to revise the International Dugong Conservation Centre Environmental clearance concerns raised due to construction in ecologically sensitive coastal areas. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) violations flagged in the proposed project design. EAC OBSERVATIONS AND KEY CONCERNS …
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