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FCRA Amendment Bill Sent To Joint Parliamentary Committee Why in the News ? Parliament has referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed scrutiny. The proposed amendments seek to strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight in the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions by organisations. FCRA Amendment Bill, …
Read MoreOUR RESPONSE TO MECCA PACT SHOULD COMBINE DETERRENCE, INNOVATION AND DEEPENING GULF TIES Why in the News? Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, introducing a mutual defence provision among the three countries. The pact marks a potential realignment of the West Asian security architecture, with implications for …
Read MoreE20 Ethanol Blending: Older Vehicles, Food Security and the Way Forward Syllabus: GS – 3 –Ethanol blending , Sustainable Energy Focus : The article examines India’s ethanol-blending policy, particularly the transition to E20 petrol, highlighting genuine concerns for older vehicles and the broader food-versus-fuel trade-off. It assesses the implications of higher ethanol blending for …
Read MoreSC HAS NURTURED ENVIRONMENTAL LAW. DO ITS DECISIONS LOOK DISTANT TODAY? Syllabus: GS-3: Conservation Environmental pollution and degradation Why in the News? The debate over the Supreme Court’s environmental jurisprudence has acquired renewed significance amid growing conflicts between environmental protection and infrastructure-led development. The Court has historically developed landmark principles such as absolute liability, polluter …
Read MoreAhilyabai Holkar: Legacy of Justice and Good Governance Why in the News ? Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Ahilyabai Holkar on her death anniversary, highlighting her contributions to women’s empowerment, public welfare, heritage conservation, justice and people-centric governance, making her an enduring example of effective administration. Ahilyabai Holkar: A Visionary …
Read MorePhilippines Floods Raise Alarms Over Waterborne Diseases Why in the News ? The Philippines has issued a health alert following severe flooding in northern regions caused by enhanced southwest monsoon rainfall. Authorities are warning residents about increased risks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, while disaster agencies continue post-cyclone recovery operations. Floods Trigger Public Health Concerns: …
Read MoreE20 Ethanol Push: Balancing Energy Security and Sustainability Why in the News ? India’s E20 ethanol blending programme has expanded rapidly, with the government highlighting foreign-exchange savings and reduced crude-oil imports. However, concerns over legacy vehicles, mileage losses, food security, water use and phased implementation have intensified the debate over the sustainability of ethanol blending. …
Read MoreVB-GRAMG Reform: Expanding Rural Work, Weakening Guarantees Syllabus: GS-2: Poverty, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development GS-3: Employment, Infrastructure Why in the News ? The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAMG) has been presented by the government as an enhanced successor to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act …
Read MoreIndia’s New Food Security Challenge Syllabus GS 3: Food security Why in the News? Recently, the proposed National Food Security Amendment Bill, 2026 has renewed debate on foodgrain entitlements, nutrition security, dietary diversity, population coverage, and protection of vulnerable households. Introduction India’s food security system has reduced hunger and improved access to basic food. However, …
Read MorePunjab Assembly Passes Nine Bills Amid Opposition Criticism Why in the News ? The Punjab Legislative Assembly passed nine Bills in a single day, covering education, infrastructure, taxation, employment and environmental protection. Opposition parties criticised the government for allegedly providing legislators inadequate time to scrutinise the legislation, calling the exercise majoritarian and undemocratic. Nine Bills …
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