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20May 2026

Supreme Court Hearing on Shanti Act 2025

SUPREME COURT HEARS CHALLENGE TO SHANTI ACT, 2025 Why in the News? Legal Challenge: The Supreme Court of India heard a petition challenging the SHANTI Act, 2025, raising concerns about international law compliance, domestic liability frameworks, and alignment with India’s multi-alignment strategy in nuclear cooperation. Liability Concern: Petitioners argued that the Act fixes nuclear accident …

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20May 2026

India’s QUAD Possibility Beyond Autonomy

LOOKING BEYOND STRATEGIC AUTONOMY TOWARD THE QUAD POSSIBILITY Syllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Global Groupings and India’s interest. Why in the News? Renewed debates on India’s strategic autonomy and the relevance of the Quad grouping have intensified amid evolving U.S.-China relations and the deepening China-Russia strategic partnership, reshaping the regional security architecture and …

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19May 2026

Centre Defends Delay In Enforcing Delhi Rent Act

Centre Defends Delay In Enforcing Delhi Rent Act Why in the News ? The federal government informed the Supreme Court of India that the Delhi Rent Act, 1995 cannot be enforced through judicial directions, arguing that notifying the constitutional law is a policy matter within executive discretion and provincial autonomy, linked to administrative preparedness under …

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19May 2026

Rural Housing Scheme: RCC Roof Rule Eased

Rural Housing Scheme Eases Mandatory RCC Roof Condition Why in the News ? The federal government through the Union Ministry of Rural Development has amended PMAY-G guidelines to allow non-RCC roofs such as tiles and tin sheds for rural houses, enabling beneficiaries to receive full financial assistance and wage benefits without mandatory concrete roofing. This …

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19May 2026

SMILE Mission: Studying Earth’s Solar Shield

SMILE Mission Studies Earth’s Shield Against Solar Storms Why in the News ? The joint Europe-China SMILE mission is set to launch aboard the Vega-C rocket to study how Earth’s magnetosphere protects the planet from harmful solar winds and dangerous space weather events. International Cooperation Framework The SMILE mission represents a landmark example of international …

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19May 2026

Sri Lanka Victory Day After Civil War

Sri Lanka Marks Victory Day After Civil Conflict Why in the News ? Sri Lanka is commemorating the 17th anniversary of the end of its civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam with a National Victory Day event scheduled in Battaramulla under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The commemoration reflects on the constitutional framework …

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19May 2026

Consensus & India’s Federal Democracy

Consensus Essential To Preserve India’s Federal Democratic Structure Why in the News ? Debates over delimitation, rising fiscal transfers, and growing tensions between the Centre and States have revived concerns regarding the future of cooperative federalism in India, with experts advocating dialogue, consultation, and democratic restraint as long-term solutions. This discussion gains significance as India …

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19May 2026

Gender, Caregiving and Indian Research Law

GENDER, CAREGIVING, AND THE LAW IN INDIAN RESEARCH FUNDING Syllabus: GS 2: Federalism Centre-State Relation Why in the News? Debates surrounding gender-sensitive research funding, caregiving responsibilities, and institutional support for women researchers have intensified amid concerns regarding structural inequalities in India’s academic ecosystem. WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ●  Gender Equality Goal: Women’s empowerment remains …

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19May 2026

Federalism Challenges: Why Consensus Wins

IN FEDERALISM CHALLENGES, CONSENSUS IS THE SOLUTION Syllabus: GS 2: Federalism Centre-State Relation Why in the News? Debates surrounding the recently defeated Constitutional Amendment Bill have reignited discussions on the indian federal system, representation, fiscal devolution, and the growing tensions between the Centre and States. FISCAL FEDERALISM IN INDIA ●      Finance Commission Role: The Finance …

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