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AFSPA EXTENSION IN THE NORTHEAST: SECURITY IMPERATIVES AND CIVIL LIBERTIES Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for another six months in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. The decision comes amid continuing security concerns, particularly in Manipur, where ethnic violence has persisted …
Read MoreFSSAI PROPOSES BAN ON ANALOGUE PANEER: FOOD SAFETY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION Why in the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a nationwide prohibition on the manufacture and sale of analogue products as paneer. Products already licensed under the “Analogue in Dairy Context” category would also have to discontinue using …
Read MoreMAKE IN INDIA AT 12: MANUFACTURING GROWTH AND THE CHALLENGE OF STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION Why in the News? Twelve years after its launch on 25 September 2014, an assessment of Make in India across growth, investment, employment and exports indicates mixed outcomes. While manufacturing has recorded gains in selected sectors, its overall contribution to GVA, employment, …
Read MoreBLUE BONDS: FINANCING INDIA’S BLUE ECONOMY Why in the News? India is preparing its maiden blue bond issuance of up to ₹1,000 crore through Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SMFCL) to finance eligible maritime projects. The initiative could create a new channel for funding India’s blue economy, although questions remain regarding project eligibility, impact measurement, investor …
Read MoreALTERNATIVES TO THE SWIFT PAYMENT SYSTEM: THE EMERGING GLOBAL PAYMENTS LANDSCAPE Why in the News? The recent BRICS Summit renewed discussion on increasing trade and payments in national currencies, amid growing concerns over the use of financial sanctions and the dominance of the SWIFT–dollar correspondent banking system. Proposals involving CBDC interoperability and alternative payment infrastructures …
Read MoreOBC CREAMY LAYER POLICY: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND RETROSPECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its order on the Centre’s plea seeking prospective implementation of its March 11, 2026 judgment concerning the determination of OBC Non-Creamy Layer status. The government argues that retrospective implementation could disrupt recruitment, service allocation, seniority, admissions …
Read MoreREMOVAL OF THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER: CONSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARDS AND PARLIAMENTARY PROCESS Why in the News? A political move to initiate proceedings for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has brought attention to the exceptionally high constitutional threshold for removing a CEC. Under Article 324(5), the CEC can be removed only through the same …
Read MoreWHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO TRIPLE THE SIZE OF INDIA’S ECONOMY Syllabus: GS-3: Indian economy Growth and development Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Why in the News? JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon recently suggested that India’s economy could become three times its current size over the next decade. The projection has renewed …
Read MoreBalancing Police Power and Privacy Syllabus GS 2: Police Reforms Why in the News? Recently a Supreme Court PIL raised concerns about police media briefings and photographs of accused persons before magistrate production. It seeks a uniform national approach balancing investigation with fairness. Introduction India needs a clear national framework for police publication of accused …
Read MoreWORLD MARITIME DAY: MARITIME SECTOR AS ANCHOR OF GLOBAL TRADE WHY IN THE NEWS ? World Maritime Day is observed annually on the final Thursday of September to highlight the contribution of shipping, seafarers and maritime professionals to global trade and development. The 2026 theme, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” emphasises effective implementation …
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