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20Jan 2026

Gig Economy Labour Law Paradox

GIG ECONOMY AND THE LABOUR LAW PARADOX Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian Economy ● Changes in Industrial Policy Why in the News? A nationwide strike by gig and platform workers on New Year’s Eve revived debates on employment classification in India’s gig economy. Despite rapid platformisation of work, Indian labour laws still treat gig workers as …

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20Jan 2026

US Greenland Annex: NATO’s Arctic Crisis

WHAT US ANNEXATION OF GREENLAND COULD MEAN FOR NATO, RUSSIA Why in the news? US President Donald Trump has renewed claims over Greenland, asserting through a social media post that the US should take over the island. His remarks have reignited global debate on sovereignty, international law, and Arctic geopolitics, including concerns about environmental clearances …

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19Jan 2026

India’s 2nd Dolphin Survey Begins – Project Dolphin

Second Nationwide Dolphin Survey Launched Under Project Dolphin Why in the News? The Union government has launched the second range-wide dolphin population survey under Project Dolphin to reassess the status of riverine and estuarine dolphins across major Indian river systems, supporting updated population estimates and strengthened aquatic biodiversity conservation planning. This survey is conducted in …

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19Jan 2026

Indian Navy Squadron Docks Singapore

Indian Navy Training Squadron Arrives at Singapore Why in the News? The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron reached Singapore’s Changi Naval Base as part of its overseas training deployment, reinforcing India–Singapore maritime cooperation and advancing India’s regional vision of MAHASAGAR and cooperative security in the Indian Ocean Region. This deployment also highlights the growing importance …

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19Jan 2026

Nation Honours NDRF on Raising Day 2026

Nation Honours NDRF Personnel on Raising Day Why in the News? On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the force’s professionalism, sacrifice, and role in disaster preparedness, highlighting its contribution to building a disaster-resilient India and maintaining a pollution-free environment during …

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19Jan 2026

Lakshadweep’s New Crustacean Genus

New Microscopic Crustacean Genus Discovered in Lakshadweep Why in the News? Scientists have identified a new genus and species of microscopic crustacean from the Kavaratti lagoon, Lakshadweep. Named Indiaphonte bijoyi, the discovery enriches India’s marine biodiversity record and highlights the ecological importance of meiofauna in aquatic ecosystems. This discovery also underscores the need for stringent …

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19Jan 2026

Polyester Flags Hurt Karnataka Khadi Jobs

Polyester Flags Threaten Livelihoods of Karnataka Khadi Workers Why in the News? The livelihoods of women working in Karnataka’s khadi national flag units are under threat following an amendment to the Flag Code of India permitting polyester and machine-made flags, leading to falling sales, surplus stock, and declining incomes in BIS-certified khadi units. This shift …

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19Jan 2026

SC Flags Higher Education Crisis

Supreme Court Flags Crisis in India’s Higher Education Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India, invoking Article 142, issued sweeping directions to reform higher education governance, mandate time-bound faculty recruitment, address rising student suicides, and strengthen mental health support amid concerns over rapid expansion under NEP 2020. The Court’s decision also touched upon …

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19Jan 2026

Tiger Global Case: India Investment Risk Alert

Tiger Global Verdict And India’s Investment Credibility Question Syllabus: GS-3: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Mobilization of Resources, Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Tiger Global tax dispute has revived concerns over tax certainty, treaty sanctity, and investor confidence in …

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19Jan 2026

Bangladesh Crisis: India’s Big Chance

Bangladesh’s Political Flux and India’s Strategic Opportunity Syllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood, Look East to Act East, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements GS-3: North East Insurgency Why in the News? Bangladesh is approaching general elections in February 2026 amid political uncertainty following the July 2024 uprising, the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, and the rise of …

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