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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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18May 2026

Chhattisgarh Expands AI Dial 112 Network

Chhattisgarh Expands AI-Based Dial 112 Emergency Network Why in the News ? Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off advanced Dial 112 emergency response vehicles and forensic mobile vans in Chhattisgarh, expanding the emergency service to all districts with AI-enabled safety and monitoring systems. Expansion of Dial 112 Emergency Services The Chhattisgarh government has expanded …

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18May 2026

Supreme Court Strength Raised to 37 Judges

Ordinance Expands Supreme Court Strength To Thirty-Seven Judges Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court to 37 judges excluding the Chief Justice of India to address mounting judicial pendency. Ordinance and Expansion of Judicial Strength …

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18May 2026

Returned Chola Plates Spark Heritage Debate

Returned Chola Plates Revive Heritage Repatriation Demands Why in the News ? The Netherlands has returned the historic Anaimangalam copper plates of the Chola period to India, renewing demands among historians and archaeologists for the repatriation of several other Indian cultural artefacts preserved in foreign museums and universities. Return of Chola-Era Copper Plates The Leiden …

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