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28May 2026

Nation Pays Tribute to Veer Savarkar Today

Nation Pays Tribute To Veer Savarkar’s Legacy Today Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary, highlighting his contribution to India’s freedom struggle, patriotism, and social reform movements. Tributes Paid By National Leaders: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Veer …

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28May 2026

Rare Dragonfly Rediscovered in Arunachal After 100 Years

Rare Dragonfly Rediscovered In Arunachal After More Than Century Why in the News ? A rare dragonfly species, Gynacantha khasiaca or the long-tailed duskhawker, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namdapha National Park after more than 110 years, highlighting the ecological importance of the region and the need for habitat conservation. Rediscovery Of The Rare …

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28May 2026

Kerala Scientists Discover Rare Evergreen Tree

Kerala Scientists Discover Rare Evergreen Tree In Western Ghats Why in the News ? Scientists from the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) discovered a new evergreen tree species named Humboldtia nairiana in Kerala’s Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats and the need for habitat conservation. Discovery …

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28May 2026

Government Health Spending Reduces Medical Burden

Government Health Spending Reduces Citizens’ Medical Financial Burden Why in the News ? The National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates 2022-23 show a major decline in India’s Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare, alongside rising government health spending. The Union Health Ministry credited this improvement to expanded public healthcare infrastructure and welfare schemes. Decline In Out-Of-Pocket Health …

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28May 2026

SARTHAK Scheme Modernises PDS Operations

SARTHAK Scheme Modernises India’s Public Distribution System Operations Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet approved the SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) Scheme with an outlay of ₹25,530 crore for five years. The scheme aims to modernise foodgrain distribution through advanced technologies, transparency measures, and improved last-mile delivery under the National Food Security Act …

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28May 2026

Colonial Shadows in India’s Decriminalisation Reform

Colonial Shadows Undermine India’s Decriminalisation Reform Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms, Transparency & Accountability Why in the News ? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 has sparked debate because while it seeks to decriminalise minor offences and improve ease of doing business, its controversial savings clause may preserve old …

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27May 2026

Delhi Expands Ration Card Eligibility for Poor Families

Delhi Expands Ration Card Eligibility For Poor Households Why in the News ? The Delhi Cabinet has increased the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh under the Public Distribution System (PDS). The government also plans to introduce a CBDC-based ration distribution system for improved transparency and efficiency. Major …

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27May 2026

Supreme Court Reviews Wetland Protection Rules

Supreme Court Examines Dilution Of India’s Wetland Protection Framework Why in the News ? The Supreme Court agreed to examine a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Petitioners argued that the Rules dilute protection for many wetlands, weaken environmental clearances for projects affecting wetlands, and violate India’s obligations …

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27May 2026

Supreme Court Pushes Protection for Chambal Forest Guards

Supreme Court Pushes Stronger Protection For Chambal Forest Guards Why in News ? The Supreme Court directed Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to consider granting prosecution immunity to forest guards fighting illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary. The Court also issued strict directions to strengthen surveillance and environmental protection measures, emphasizing …

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27May 2026

Supreme Court Clarifies Sentencing Role in Appeals

Supreme Court Clarifies Appellate Courts’ Sentencing Responsibility In Criminal Cases Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that when an appellate court convicts an accused for the first time in a criminal case, it must itself hear the accused on the issue of punishment and cannot transfer the sentencing process to a lower …

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