01Aug 2025

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SC Directs Timeline for Presiding Officer’s Disqualification

SC Directs Timeline for Presiding Officer’s Disqualification Decisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that constitutional courts, including the High Court and Bombay High Court, can impose timelines on presiding officers to decide disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule, criticising delays that undermine anti-defection provisions and democratic accountability in legislative assemblies and Parliament. …

01Aug 2025

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Bangladesh MPI Reveals Child Poverty Crisis

Bangladesh’s First MPI Reveals Child Poverty Crisis Why in the News? Bangladesh released its first National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), showing that children face significantly higher poverty than adults. The report, supported by UNICEF and the EU, urges targeted interventions to tackle deprivations in health, education, and living standards. Key Findings from Bangladesh’s MPI Report: …

01Aug 2025

Supreme Court Reviews Surrogacy Law Age Limit

Supreme Court Examines Surrogacy Law Age Limit Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in cases challenging the age cap under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, particularly by couples who began medical procedures before the Act was enforced, arguing it violates Articles 14 and 21. Legal Controversy: Retrospective Application of Age Limit …

01Aug 2025

Linguistic Reorganisation of States in India, 1956

Revisiting Linguistic Reorganisation of Indian States, 1956 Why in the News? Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has criticized the linguistic reorganisation of states, claiming it created second-class citizens among linguistic minorities. This has reopened the debate on language-based federalism and its role in preserving or threatening India’s national unity as a sovereign democratic republic. …

01Aug 2025

India’s Strategy Against Rising US Tariffs on Appare

India’s Roadmap to Counter Rising US Tariffs in the Apparel Export Market Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? Effective August 1, the US has hiked tariffs on Indian garment exports …

01Aug 2025

Transforming Early Childhood Care for a Brighter Future

TRANSFORMING EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION Why in the News? NEP 2020 has introduced foundational reforms in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), aiming to provide quality early education for all children. These structural changes in childhood education are currently at different stages of implementation across the country. Timely understanding and preparedness are critical to …

01Aug 2025

Great Indian Bustard Conservation Efforts 2025

Conservation of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB): Efforts and the Indian Bustard Scheme The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) (Ardeotis nigriceps), a member of the bustard family, is one of the heaviest flying birds and a critically endangered species native to India. With fewer than 150 individuals remaining, primarily in Rajasthan and Gujarat, the GIB faces …

31Jul 2025

India to Launch New GDP, CPI Series in 2026

India to Launch New GDP and CPI Series Why in News ? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will release a new GDP series with 2022–23 as the base year in February 2026, alongside updated IIP and CPI indices. It is also launching surveys on tourism expenditure and services. These updates aim to …

31Jul 2025

US Imposes 25% Tariff, Penalty on India Trade

US Imposes 25% Tariff, Penalty on India Why in News ? U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff, plus an unspecified penalty, on imports from India starting August 1. The move cites India’s high tariffs, non-monetary trade barriers, and its military and energy ties with Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. This …

31Jul 2025

India Launches NASA-ISRO Earth Observation Satellite

India Successfully Launches NASA-ISRO Earth Satellite Why in News? India and the U.S. jointly launched the NISAR satellite using ISRO’s GSLV-F16 rocket as the launch vehicle from Sriharikota. This first-ever collaborative satellite will provide all-weather Earth observation data critical for disaster management, environmental monitoring, and agricultural planning. The NISAR satellite launch marks a significant milestone …

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