27May 2026

SC Strengthens Law on Ex Post Facto Clearances

Supreme Court Strengthens Environmental Jurisprudence On Ex Post Facto Clearances Why in the News ? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing environmental democracy by restricting ex post facto environmental clearances. The ruling emphasized that retrospective environmental clearances violate the precautionary principle and undermine the environmental impact assessment process mandated under the EIA Notification. …

27May 2026

PM-AJAY Digital Platforms Boost SC Welfare

PM-AJAY Digital Platforms Strengthen Scheduled Caste Welfare Delivery Why in the News ? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the PM-AJAY Portal and AJAY Mobile App to digitize implementation of Scheduled Caste welfare schemes. The initiative aims to improve transparency, real-time monitoring, and efficient delivery under the PM-AJAY Scheme. Key Features Of PM-AJAY …

27May 2026

QUAD Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security

QUAD Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security And Strategic Cooperation Framework Why in the News ? The QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi reviewed progress on Indo-Pacific cooperation and launched the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration. The grouping also reaffirmed its commitment to counter-terrorism, critical technologies, maritime security, and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Key Outcomes …

27May 2026

Rajya Sabha Defections Raise Democratic Concerns

Rajya Sabha Defections Raise Constitutional Democratic Concerns Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution, Parliament, State Legislature, Constitutional Amendments Why in the News ? The recent defection of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the “merger” provision of the 10th Schedule has reignited debate over the scope of the …

27May 2026

India’s Energy Strategy Needs Realistic Price Correction

India’s Energy Strategy Needs Realistic Price Correction Syllabus: GS – 3 – Energy Security, Environmental Considerations including Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Clearances Focus : The article discusses how the Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed India’s structural dependence on imported fossil fuels and the economic strain of shielding consumers from global energy shocks. …

26May 2026

Cambodia Enforces Mandatory Military Service

Cambodia Enforces Mandatory Military Service Amid Border Tensions Why in the News ? Cambodia’s new conscription law has officially come into force amid rising border tensions with Thailand. The law mandates compulsory military service for young men and introduces strict penalties for draft evasion during peacetime and wartime situations, implemented without post facto legal challenges. …

26May 2026

Kerala Leads India’s Response to Population Ageing

Kerala Leads India’s Response To Rapid Population Ageing Why in the News ? The Kerala government has announced the creation of a dedicated Department for the Welfare of Elderly People, becoming the first Indian state to do so. The move highlights growing concerns over India’s ageing population and the need for stronger elderly care systems, …

26May 2026

Rupee Depreciation Raises RBI Intervention Debate

Rupee Depreciation Sparks Debate Over RBI’s Intervention Strategy Why in the News ? The continuous fall in the Indian rupee against the US dollar has triggered debate on whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should actively defend the currency using forex reserves or allow market forces to determine its real exchange value. Reasons Behind …

26May 2026

India’s PM-WANI Pushes Public Digital Access

PM-WANI Reforms Boost India’s Public Digital Connectivity Why in the News ? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced major citizen-friendly reforms under the PM-WANI framework to simplify public Wi-Fi access. The reforms aim to expand affordable internet connectivity through easier login systems, including QR-based access, thereby strengthening India’s digital public infrastructure and promoting inclusive …

26May 2026

Supreme Court Pushes Stronger Ban on Child Labour

Supreme Court Pushes Stronger Ban On Child Labour Why in the News ? The Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government on a PIL demanding stricter prohibition of child labour in entertainment and hospitality-related sectors. The Court also directed the NCPCR to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for rescue and rehabilitation of affected …

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