25Aug 2026

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Vande Mataram: Patriotism & Constitutional Freedom

Vande Mataram: Patriotism, Dissent and Constitutional Freedom Why in the News ? The 2026 amendment extends criminal-law protection to Vande Mataram, prohibiting intentional obstruction or disruption of its singing. The debate has renewed questions about compulsory participation, religious conscience, freedom of expression, and the Supreme Court’s Bijoe Emmanuel precedent. Vande Mataram: Historical and Constitutional Status: …

25Aug 2026

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Barren-Land Fallacy: Trees Aren’t Always Better

Barren-Land Fallacy: Why Trees Aren’t Always Better Why in the News ? The concept of the barren-land fallacy highlights the ecological risks of treating every treeless landscape as degraded land. It stresses that grasslands, savannahs, wetlands, scrublands and deserts are naturally valuable ecosystems requiring context-specific restoration. Understanding the Barren-Land Fallacy: The barren-land fallacy assumes that …

25Aug 2026

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India’s New Space Re-Entry Rules Explained

India Strengthens Space Governance Through New Re-entry Rules Why in News ? India has introduced its first planned spacecraft re-entry guidelines through IN-SPACe, marking a shift from broad international space-sustainability principles towards enforceable domestic obligations. The rules seek to manage growing space-debris, safety, liability and environmental risks associated with increasing orbital activity. Rising Re-entry Risks …

25Aug 2026

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False FIR Alone Is Not Abetment to Suicide

False FIR Alone Cannot Constitute Abetment to Suicide Why in the News ? The Supreme Court held that filing an FIR, even if subsequently found false, does not by itself amount to instigation to suicide. The Court stressed that individuals have the right to pursue lawful remedies without automatically attracting criminal liability. Supreme Court Ruling …

25Aug 2026

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Labour Rights Beyond BWSSB: Workers, Welfare and Justice

LABOUR RIGHTS BEYOND THE SHADOW OF BWSSB Why in the News? On August 20, 2026, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment on the Reference concerning the interpretation of “industry” under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, arising from Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board v. A. Rajappa (1978). The seven-judge Bench judgment in …

24Aug 2026

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AI Genome Design: From Reading DNA to Designing Biology

AI Moves From Reading Genomes Toward Designing Biology Why in the News ? A Stanford University–Arc Institute experiment demonstrated that AI models can generate complete bacteriophage genomes that scientists can synthesise and test. The development highlights opportunities for phage therapy and biomedical research, while raising significant biosecurity and AI-governance concerns. From Genome Reading to Biological …

24Aug 2026

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Why Active Funds Struggle to Generate Alpha Consistently

Why Active Funds Struggle to Generate Alpha Consistently Why in the News ? The 2025 SPIVA report indicates that nearly three-fourths of large-cap active funds underperformed their blended LargeMidCap benchmark over a 10-year period. This highlights the difficulty portfolio managers face in generating consistent alpha despite expertise and information. Understanding Alpha: Skill versus Luck …

24Aug 2026

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National Tribunal Commission: Structural Weaknesses

New Tribunal Regulator Must Overcome Its Structural Weaknesses Syllabus: GS-2: Judgements & Cases, Tribunals, Quasi Judicial Bodies Why in the News ? The National Tribunal Commission (NTC) has become a reality after Parliament passed the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026.The Lok Sabha passed the Bill on 10 August 2026, followed by the Rajya Sabha on 11 …

24Aug 2026

India’s Free AI Coaching: Learn AI Skills at No Cost

India’s Free AI Coaching Syllabus GS 2: Education Why in the News? Recently, India’s growing coaching market has renewed debate over using Artificial Intelligence and digital public infrastructure to provide free, personalised examination support for students nationwide. Introduction India has millions of students preparing for competitive examinations through expensive coaching. The growing coaching market creates …

24Aug 2026

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India Restricts Cold Medicines for Kids Under 4

Government Restricts Cold Medicine Combinations for Young Children Why in the News ? The Health Ministry has restricted the manufacture, sale and distribution of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children below four years, citing potential safety risks and availability of safer alternatives. Government Restrictions and Safety Measures The …

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