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Tribal Protests in Maharashtra Over Land and Forest Rights Why in the News? Thousands of tribal farmers in Maharashtra, mainly from Nashik and Palghar, held long marches demanding land rights, proper implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, irrigation facilities, and employment, highlighting long-pending governance and rights-related concerns. These protests also bring attention to the …
Read MoreChar Dham Entry Ban Proposal Sparks Constitutional Debate Why in the News? Committees managing the Char Dham shrines in Uttarakhand have proposed banning entry of non-Hindus, citing religious sentiments of local priests. The move has triggered debates on constitutional validity, religious freedom, and essential practices doctrine, while also raising questions about environmental clearances for these …
Read MoreNeeli Jheel May Become Delhi’s First Ramsar Site Why in the News? The Delhi government has initiated discussions with the Centre to notify Neeli Jheel, located inside Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, as the Capital’s first Ramsar site, highlighting renewed focus on wetland conservation and water body revival. This move underscores the importance of environmental impact …
Read MoreKarnataka Hate Speech Bill Stalled Over Governor’s Referral Why in the News? The Karnataka Governor referred the Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill, 2025 to the President of India, triggering a political row, with the State government alleging deliberate delay and the Opposition citing constitutional and democratic concerns. This move has sparked debates on …
Read MoreFISCAL FEDERALISM AND THE 16TH FINANCE COMMISSION SHIFT Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Federalism Co-operative Federalism GS Paper -3 Mobilization of Resources WHY IN THE NEWS? The Sixteenth Finance Commission has recommended a revised framework for sharing India’s divisible tax pool for 2026–31, introducing efficiency-linked criteria and eliminating revenue-deficit grants. This marks a significant shift …
Read MoreAmit Shah Greets Nation on Guru Har Rai Jayanti Why in the News ? Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings on the Prakash Purab of the seventh Sikh Guru, Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji, highlighting his teachings of compassion, equality, and selfless service, and their continued relevance in contemporary society. Greetings …
Read MoreStatutory Interpretation Overrides Judicial Hierarchy: Supreme Court Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that statutory interpretation cannot be guided by judicial hierarchy, holding that powers under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 must be exercised strictly as per legislative intent, not court status. Supreme Court’s Key Ruling …
Read MoreIndia Adds Two Wetlands to Ramsar Network Why in the News ? Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the inclusion of Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand in India’s Ramsar network, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the move, highlighting India’s growing commitment to wetland conservation and biodiversity protection. Government Announcement and Political Significance: The Union …
Read MoreUGC Equity Rules and Constitutional Equality Debate Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India is examining challenges to the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, with petitioners alleging reverse discrimination, while the Centre defends the rules as rooted in Article 15’s mandate to address historical caste injustice. Petitioners’ …
Read MoreSupreme Court Bars Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) due to lack of proven scientific evidence, questioning the Centre’s inaction against clinics promoting unverified “miraculous cures”. Supreme Court’s Key …
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