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Karnataka 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 …
Read MoreMenstrual Health Declared Fundamental Right Under Article 21 Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has held that menstrual health and hygiene form an integral part of the right to life and dignity under Article 21, directing States and Union Territories to ensure free biodegradable sanitary pads and adequate facilities in all …
Read MoreCONSERVING WETLANDS FOR NATURE AND SOCIETY Syllabus: GS-1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources Water Resources Conservation of Resources GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Conservation Environmental Pollution & Degradation WHY IN THE NEWS ? India marked World Wetlands Day amid rapid expansion of its Ramsar network and renewed global leadership at Ramsar COP15 in 2025. …
Read MoreGREEN STEEL AND INDIA’S CLIMATE FUTURE Syllabus: GS 3: ● Science and Technology ● Innovation and Conservation Why in the News? India has committed to submitting a more ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) after COP30, creating urgency to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors like steel, which contributes nearly 12% of national emissions and underpins India’s infrastructure-led growth. …
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