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07Mar 2026

Rajasthan Disturbed Areas Bill Passed

RAJASTHAN ASSEMBLY PASSES BILL TO REGULATE PROPERTY SALES IN “DISTURBED AREAS” Why in the News? Legislative Development: Rajasthan Assembly passed the Disturbed Areas Property Regulation Bill, 2026 amid opposition protests. Policy Objective: Law aims to regulate property transfers and demographic changes in communally sensitive localities. Key provisions of the Rajasthan disturbed areas Bill Disturbed Area …

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07Mar 2026

India Denies US Aid in Iran Ship Attack

INDIA DENIES ASSISTING U.S. IN ATTACK ON IRANIAN WARSHIP IRIS DENA Why in the News? Diplomatic Clarification: India denied reports of assisting the S. Navy in targeting Iranian warship IRIS Dena. Strategic Context: Incident occurred after the vessel participated in multilateral naval exercise Milan hosted by India. India–U.S. defence agreements and operational framework LEMOA Provision: …

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07Mar 2026

Shakti Walk Delhi IWD 2026 Event

SHAKTI WALK ORGANISED IN NEW DELHI FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Why in the News? Women’s Day Event: Ministry of Women and Child Development organising ‘Shakti Walk’ in New Delhi to mark International Women’s Day. Women-Led Initiative: Event highlights women’s leadership, empowerment and participation in national development. Key features of the Shakti Walk initiative Symbolic Route: …

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07Mar 2026

Women’s Health: Testing India’s Equality Rights

WOMEN’S HEALTH AS A TEST OF RIGHT TO EQUALITY Syllabus: GS 1: Women and Women organization Social Empowerment Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Union of India recognised Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) as a matter of constitutional equality and dignity. The Court held that absence of sanitary facilities, …

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05Mar 2026

South Africa Army vs Crime Wave

South Africa Deploys Army to Curb Rising Crime Why in the News ? The government of South Africa has decided to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in five provinces for one year to tackle organised crime, gang violence, and illegal mining, highlighting the severity of the country’s internal security challenges. This decision …

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05Mar 2026

US Torpedo Sinks Iran Ship Near Sri Lanka Shock

U.S. Torpedo Strike Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka Why in the News ? An Iranian warship IRIS Dena sank in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka after a U.S. submarine torpedo attack, killing dozens of sailors. The incident highlights the expanding geopolitical tensions in West Asia and its spillover into the Indian Ocean region, …

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05Mar 2026

Raisina Dialogue 2026: New Delhi Launch

Raisina Dialogue 2026 Begins in New Delhi Why in the News ? The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue was inaugurated in New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb as Chief Guest. The global forum brings together leaders and experts to discuss major geopolitical and geo-economic challenges, including issues of …

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05Mar 2026

IRGC Controls Strait of Hormuz: Crisis Alert 2026

IRGC Claims Control Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz Why in the News ? Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy route, amid escalating West Asia conflict and Israeli strikes on Tehran, raising concerns over oil supply disruptions and maritime security. IRGC Claim Over Strait …

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05Mar 2026

Oxford Returns Sacred Alvar Idol to India

Oxford Museum Returns Sacred Thirumangai Alvar Idol Why in the News ? The Ashmolean Museum of the University of Oxford has returned a 16th-century bronze idol of Saint Thirumangai Alvar to India. The idol will be restored to the Shri Soundararaja Perumal Temple in Thadikombu, Tamil Nadu, marking another step in repatriating stolen cultural heritage. …

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05Mar 2026

Sydney Measles Alert: Cases Surge

Measles Alert Issued in Sydney Amid Rising Cases Why in the News ? Health authorities in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, have issued a measles health alert in western Sydney after a rise in confirmed cases. Officials warned residents to monitor symptoms as an infected individual with no known exposure raised concerns about possible community …

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