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HOW THE RIGHT TO WALK IS INTEGRAL TO MODERNITY Syllabus: GS 2: Fundamental Rights Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India recently recognised the Right to Walk safely on footpaths as an integral part of the Right to Life (Article 21) and Freedom of Movement (Article 19(1)(d)). The judgment has revived discussions on …
Read MoreTHE RIGHT TO BELONG BEYOND OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION Why in the News? Recent Debate: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that an Indian passport is a travel document, not a citizenship document, triggering debate on proof of citizenship. Broader Context: The issue has gained significance amid the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and …
Read MoreIndia Citizenship Debate Syllabus GS 2: Government Interventions Why in the News? Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that an Indian passport is only a travel document, raising fresh debate about citizenship proof during electoral roll revision and legal developments. Introduction Citizenship defines the legal relationship between an individual and the State. It provides …
Read MoreRICE-TO-ETHANOL POLICY IS DEEPENING ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS Syllabus: GS 3: Sustainable development Technology Mission Why in the News? India’s increasing diversion of Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice for ethanol production has revived the food-versus-fuel debate and raised concerns about the water-energy-food nexus. While the biofuel policy seeks to reduce surplus foodgrain stocks and …
Read MoreCENTRE AMENDS DRUG RULES TO STRENGTHEN REGULATION OF ADVANCED THERAPIES Why in the News? Drug Rules Amended: The Central Government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to bring stem cell-derived products, gene therapeutic products, and xenografts under the Centrally Licensed Approving Authority (CLAA) framework. Regulatory Objective: The amendment aims to strengthen regulatory oversight of advanced …
Read MoreEMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUNDS (EPF) SCHEME, 2026 Why in the News? New Scheme Notified: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952 under the Code on Social Security, 2020. Key Reforms: The new scheme simplifies PF withdrawal rules, introduces provisions for principal employers, while …
Read MoreKENTE EXTENSION COAL BLOCK IN HASDEO ARAND FORESTS Why in the News? Environmental Clearance: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted Environmental Clearance (EC) for the Kente Extension Integrated Coal Block in Hasdeo Arand forests, Chhattisgarh. Mining Expansion: The project will have a production capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum …
Read MoreGOVERNMENT PROPOSES STRICTER REGULATIONS FOR VPN PROVIDERS Why in the News? New Legal Framework: The Central Government is considering a new legal framework requiring Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers to establish a local presence in India and appoint compliance officials. Regulatory Objective: The move aims to strengthen enforcement against the misuse of VPNs to bypass …
Read MoreMAHARASHTRA STAYS RIGHT TO INFORMATION (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2026 Why in the News? Stay Order: The Maharashtra Government stayed the Right to Information (Amendment) Rules, 2026 following widespread objections and ahead of Anna Hazare’s proposed hunger strike. Public Concerns: The stay was ordered after concerns that the amended rules diluted the spirit of the Right to …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT QUASHES NCLT ORDER OVER AI-GENERATED FAKE CASE LAWS Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court set aside an NCLT order after finding that it relied on AI-generated fictitious judicial precedents (hallucinations). Zero Tolerance: The Court directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to frame norms and reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards …
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