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WHAT IS ARTICLE 371(K), AND WHAT COULD IT MEAN FOR LADAKH? Why in the News? The Centre has proposed the introduction of a new constitutional provision — Article 371K — for Ladakh. The proposed provision aims to provide special constitutional safeguards to protect Ladakh’s land, culture, environment and local interests. The proposal follows an “in-principle …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT EXAMINES CRIMINALISATION OF MARITAL RAPE WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court is examining whether husbands can be prosecuted for marital rape, despite statutory exemption under existing penal law.The Bench recognised the sexual autonomy of married women but questioned whether courts can override an explicit legislative exemption, suggesting that criminalisation may ultimately …
Read MoreA SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EUROPE IS LINKED TO OUR STRATEGIC AUTONOMY Syllabus: GS-2: International Relations India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? India’s expanding engagement with the European Union has gained strategic significance amid growing uncertainty in India-US relations and a fragmented global order. The reported conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, alongside …
Read MoreE-SHRAM AND THE CHALLENGE OF DIGITAL SOCIAL SECURITY Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions WHY IN THE NEWS Registration Barriers: A recent experiment by law students found that e-Shram self-registration can be difficult because of OTP, CAPTCHA, occupation and documentation hurdles. Worker Coverage: The portal has crossed 9 crore registrations, but questions remain about whether …
Read MorePAC FLAGS FAILURE TO TRANSFER CESS COLLECTIONS TO DESIGNATED FUNDS Why in the News? The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised several Union ministries for failing to transfer more than ₹9,222 crore collected through earmarked cesses into their designated Public Account reserve funds. The committee observed that retaining such collections in the Consolidated Fund of …
Read MoreBHARATENDU HARISHCHANDRA: FATHER OF MODERN HINDI LITERATURE Why in the News? Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Bharatendu Harishchandra on his birth anniversary, highlighting his contribution to giving a new direction to Hindi language and literature. Bharatendu connected literary expression with modern consciousness, national pride and social reform, making him an important figure …
Read MoreINDIA-JAPAN DEFENCE COOPERATION BREAKS NEW GROUND Syllabus: GS-2: International Relations India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? The August 2026 visit of Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi to India marked a significant shift from institutionalised dialogue towards operational defence cooperation. India and Japan agreed to deepen maritime information sharing, naval shipbuilding, defence technology, military …
Read MoreA Possible G3 Is Casting a Shadow Over BRICS Syllabus: GS – 2 – Multilateral Organizations – BRICS, G3 Focus : The possibility of a US-China-Russia “G3” highlights the changing nature of global power politics and the limitations of BRICS as a cohesive geopolitical bloc. For India, the challenge is to balance BRICS participation with …
Read MoreRAJGHAT ARTEFACTS REVEAL VARANASI’S ANCIENT URBAN EVOLUTION Why in the News ? Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has begun systematic documentation of thousands of artefacts excavated from Rajghat, an ancient settlement near Varanasi. The material, including pottery, seals, coins, terracotta objects and human remains, could provide fresh insights into Kashi’s early urban development. Rajghat Excavations and …
Read MoreSULPHURIC ACID MAY SUPPORT COMPLEX CHEMISTRY BEYOND EARTH Why in the News ? A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that certain peptides can remain stable and retain complex three-dimensional structures even in 98% concentrated sulphuric acid. The finding challenges assumptions about extremely acidic environments and their potential …
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