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08Dec 2025

India’s Pension Reforms for Social Security

India’s Pension Reforms: Transition Toward Inclusive Social Security Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Related to Elderly, Welfare Schemes GS-3: Mobilization of Resources Why in the News? India’s rapidly ageing population, low coverage of formal pensions, and persistent unawareness about key schemes such as NPS, APY, and IGNOAPS have renewed debate on strengthening old-age security. Newer platforms like …

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08Dec 2025

SWAP App Rules Boost Digital Literacy

SWAP APP MANDATES FOR DIGITAL LITERACY Syllabus: GS-2: ● Right to privacy ● Transparency and accountability Why in the News? The Union government’s now-withdrawn directive mandating manufacturers to preload the Sanchar Saathi application on all new smartphones has triggered debate on privacy, surveillance, proportionality, and digital rights. Much like the process of obtaining environmental clearances, …

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07Dec 2025

India-Malaysia Joint Exercise Boosts Counter-Terror Readiness

India-Malaysia Joint Exercise Strengthens Counter-Terror Preparedness Why in the News ? India and Malaysia have begun the 5th edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti in Rajasthan to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism operations, improve joint readiness under UN Chapter VII, and strengthen interoperability between the two militaries through coordinated drills and sub-conventional warfare training. Key Highlights of …

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07Dec 2025

Amit Shah Opens EARTH Summit for Rural Growth

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah Opens EARTH Summit to Boost Rural Development Why in the News ? Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the EARTH Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar, launched 13 new cooperative services under Sahakar Sarathi, and outlined the government’s long-term vision to transform India’s rural economy through cooperation, innovation …

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07Dec 2025

Uttarakhand Clears Char Dham Road Expansion

Uttarakhand Clears Strategic Char Dham Road Expansion Why in the News ? The Uttarakhand government has approved widening a 20.6-km stretch of the Char Dham highway inside the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, invoking provisions of the Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Act, 1980 (amended 2023), sparking environmental concerns and civil society mobilisation. Key Decisions and Environmental Implications: …

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07Dec 2025

Key Private Bills: Employee & Education Reforms

Key Private Bills Seek Major Employee and Education Reforms Why in the News ? Several Private Members’ Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha, including the Right to Disconnect Bill, a proposal to exempt Tamil Nadu from NEET, and the Menstrual Benefits Bill, signalling important debates on employee welfare and education policy. Major Employee-Centric Bills …

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07Dec 2025

India Marks 70th Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Nation Commemorates Ambedkar’s 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas Why in News ? India is observing the 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, honouring his immense contributions to constitutional development, social justice, and equality. Top national leaders will pay floral tributes at Prerna Sthal, Parliament House, with public participation allowed throughout the day. National Tributes and Commemorative …

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07Dec 2025

RBI’s ‘Goldilocks’ rate cut: growth, inflation in sync

RBI Cuts Repo Rate Amid Rare Goldilocks Moment Why in the News ? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 5.25%, citing a rare combination of strong economic growth and moderate inflation, signalling supportive monetary policy to sustain India’s growth momentum. RBI’s Key …

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06Dec 2025

Chile’s Coal Exit: Big Lessons for India

Chile’s Coal Exit Model Offers India Vital Lessons Syllabus: GS-3: Conservation ,Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News ? India slipped 13 places to rank 23rd in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025, mainly due to insufficient progress in phasing out coal. As coal remains India’s dominant energy source, the editorial evaluates Chile’s …

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06Dec 2025

The Rise of Digital Constitutional Challenges

A GROWING SHADOW OVER DIGITAL CONSTITUTIONALISM Why in the News? The Union government withdrew its directive mandating pre-installation of the ‘Sanchar Saathi’ app on all mobile phones from 2026. The rollback came within 48 hours after strong opposition from stakeholders over data privacy, consent, surveillance, and unlimited data storage. The issue gained global attention after …

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