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26Feb 2026

Modi Gets Israel Honour Medal

Prime Minister Receives Israel’s Highest Parliamentary Honour Medal Why in News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, the highest honour of the Israeli Parliament, recognizing his role in strengthening India–Israel strategic relations. This marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first global leader to receive it. …

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26Feb 2026

Digital Rail Parcel App Launch

Digital Rail Parcel App Transforms Freight Logistics Why in News ? The South Central Railway (SCR) has launched a next-generation Rail Parcel App, marking a major step toward digital transformation in freight logistics. This initiative aims to improve efficiency, accessibility, and customer convenience, supporting India’s broader goal of increasing rail cargo capacity by 2030 while …

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26Feb 2026

MILAN 2026 Maritime Summit India

MILAN 2026 Strengthens India’s Maritime Cooperation Vision Why in the News ? The Indian Navy successfully concluded the MILAN 2026 multilateral maritime exercise aboard INS Vikrant near Visakhapatnam. With participation from several friendly foreign countries, the exercise strengthened maritime coordination, operational readiness, and regional security cooperation, reinforcing India’s leadership in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). …

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26Feb 2026

Faith vs Constitution Rights

BALANCING FAITH, DIGNITY AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS Why in the News? The Supreme Court has scheduled final arguments to begin on April 7, 2026, regarding the review petitions against its landmark 2018 Sabarimala verdict (Indian Young Lawyers Association vs State of Kerala). A specialized nine-judge bench will hear these petitions to provide an authoritative determination on …

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26Feb 2026

Private Forestry vs FRA Clash

THE PRIVATE FORESTRY PLAN MUST SQUARE WITH THE FOREST RIGHTS ACT Syllabus: GS 3: Forest Conservation Act and environmental clearances Land reforms in India  Why in the News? The Union government has amended guidelines under the Van (Sanrakshan evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, allowing private entities to lease forest land for plantation activities. Activities earlier treated …

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26Feb 2026

Kerala Officially Renamed Keralam by Cabinet

Union Cabinet Approves Proposal to Rename Kerala Keralam Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to rename the State of Kerala as ‘Keralam’, following a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2024. The process will now proceed through constitutional procedures involving the President and Parliament.   Cabinet Approval …

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26Feb 2026

SC Transfers River Pollution to NGT

Supreme Court Transfers River Pollution Oversight to NGT Why in the News ? The Supreme Court (SC) has ended its five-year suo motu monitoring of river pollution caused by sewage effluents and transferred oversight to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The decision emphasises the tribunal’s specialised role and reinforces the right to clean water under …

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26Feb 2026

DPDP Amendment vs RTI: Transparency Risk

DPDP Act Amendment Raises Concerns Over RTI Transparency Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has referred petitions challenging the DPDP Act, 2023 amendment to the RTI Act to a Constitution Bench. The amendment provides a blanket exemption for personal information, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and the balance between privacy and the Right …

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26Feb 2026

India-US-Japan Military Drills LIVE

India Conducts Joint Military Exercises with Japan, US Why in the News ? India has commenced two major joint military exercises — DHARMA GUARDIAN with Japan in Uttarakhand and VAJRA PRAHAR with the United States in Himachal Pradesh. These exercises aim to strengthen defence cooperation, interoperability, and joint operational capabilities amid evolving regional and global …

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25Feb 2026

India HPV Vaccine Launch 2026

Government Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination for Cervical Cancer Why in the News ? The Government of India will soon launch a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme targeting 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. The initiative aims to strengthen preventive healthcare and women’s health protection. …

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