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Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti 2026: Celebrating the Sage Behind the Ramayana Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti 2026 is observed on 25 October, honouring Maharshi Valmiki, revered as the Adi Kavi or the first poet in Sanskrit literature. He is traditionally credited with composing the Ramayana, one of India’s most celebrated epics, which continues to shape the country’s cultural, …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT WITHDRAWS BLANKET RULE ON DEATH PENALTY REPORTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Decision: A three-judge Supreme Court bench withdrew its earlier blanket direction requiring courts to obtain reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances in every death-penalty case. NALSA Plea: The decision followed a clarification plea by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) …
Read MoreRATION CARD LINKAGE RAISES CONCERNS OVER AYUSHMAN BHARAT WHY IN THE NEWS ? Official Concern: The Department of Food and Public Distribution has flagged the use of ration cards to identify families under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Key Issue: Making ration cards practically compulsory could exclude eligible beneficiaries who do not …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT EXPANDS WETLAND DEMARCATION TO ALL WATER BODIES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Directive: On October 12, 2026, the Supreme Court expanded the scope of wetland identification and demarcation to cover all water bodies across India. State Accountability: States and Union Territories must submit affidavits within four weeks detailing physical verification and demarcation. …
Read MoreTHIS ISN’T THE UN WE NEED Why in the News? On the occasion of the UN’s 81st anniversary, former Indian envoy to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, examined the organisation’s declining effectiveness and the role of member states in its shortcomings. Despite ongoing wars, disregard by powerful countries and delays in institutional reforms, public opinion surveys …
Read MoreRARE-DISEASE DRUGS AS INDIA’S NEXT PHARMA FRONTIER Syllabus: GS-3: Issues related to development and management of social Sectors- Health GS 3: Research And Development Why in the News? India is exploring how its pharmaceutical manufacturing strength, large patient population, and evolving rare-disease policy can be leveraged to make expensive orphan drugs more accessible while creating …
Read MoreBHAGAT SINGH: REVOLUTIONARY NATIONALISM AND INDIA’S FREEDOM STRUGGLE Why in the News? The nation is commemorating the 119th birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, born on 28 September 1907 at Banga in Lyallpur district of Punjab, now in Pakistan. A prominent revolutionary of India’s freedom struggle, Bhagat Singh advocated anti-colonial resistance, political awakening and revolutionary …
Read MoreTHE ELECTION UMPIRE’S INDEPENDENCE BEGINS WITH ITS APPOINTMENT Why in the News? Independence of the Election Commission of India (ECI) has come into focus in the context of the appointment process of Election Commissioners. The Constitution, under Article 324(2), leaves the appointment of Election Commissioners subject to a law made by Parliament. During the Constituent …
Read MoreA DECLINING UNITED NATIONS IS NOT GOOD NEWS FOR A RISING INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: Global and multinational Groupings India and international Relations Policies and Politics of countries and it’s effect on India Why in the News? India’s growing global influence is unfolding alongside concerns about the weakening effectiveness of the United Nations, particularly the Security …
Read MoreKPSC Ask Me Anything: Start Your KAS Preparation with Expert Guidance Universal Group of Institutions presents “KPSC Ask Me Anything – Episode 01”, an interactive session designed to help KAS aspirants understand how to begin their preparation effectively. Join Mr. Prabhuling B K, Senior KPSC Faculty, as he answers important questions, clears preparation-related doubts and …
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