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RATION 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 MoreRBI MPC DIVIDED OVER SPREADING INFLATIONARY PRESSURES WHY IN NEWS ? The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has revealed differences among members over whether inflation is becoming widespread and persistent. Minutes of its October meeting highlighted concerns over rising consumer prices, future interest rate hikes, and implications for monetary policy and …
Read MoreFRONT-OF-PACK WARNING LABELS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND FOOD SAFETY Why in the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its proposed timeline for introducing front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL) on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. The Court indicated that implementation should be expedited …
Read MoreSOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS FOR MINORS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND DIGITAL CHILD PROTECTION Why in the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider statutory directions requiring social media platforms and other digital intermediaries to comply with Indian laws concerning minors, including potentially setting 18 years as the minimum age for independent membership. The …
Read MoreUPI MERCHANT DISCOUNT RATE: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND THE REGULATION OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS Why in the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the legal basis for introducing a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified high-value UPI Person-to-Merchant transactions. The Court has sought an explanation from the Centre on the legal character of the charge …
Read MoreDIGITAL PRIVACY IN INDIA: SURVEILLANCE, DOXXING AND THE CHANGING NATURE OF STATE POWER Why in the News? Recent developments involving facial recognition, doxxing, deepfakes, electoral-roll verification and spyware have renewed debate over India’s privacy framework. Together, they demonstrate that contemporary privacy risks extend beyond conventional state surveillance to interactions among government agencies, private technology companies …
Read MoreSCO AND INDIA–PAKISTAN ENGAGEMENT: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS Why in the News? India participated in the SCO National Coordinators’ meeting in Islamabad, marking the first official Indian delegation visit to Pakistan since Operation Sindoor. The development assumes significance amid continuing differences over terrorism and Kashmir, while Türkiye has indicated interest in deeper SCO engagement. …
Read MoreReforming the United Nations Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, world leaders gathered in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly high-level week. They debated trust, reform, and the UN’s ability to deliver results for all, together Introduction The United Nations was created after the Second World …
Read MoreMARFAN SYNDROME: GENETIC CONNECTIVE-TISSUE DISORDER AND AORTIC RISK Why in the News? Researchers have recently published the first molecular characterization of Marfan syndrome in domestic cats, providing a new animal model for understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms of this inherited connective-tissue disorder. The development may support future research into disease mechanisms, diagnosis and therapeutic …
Read MoreHOUTHIS: FROM LOCAL INSURGENCY TO RED SEA POWER WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) has evolved from a local Zaidi revivalist movement in Yemen into a powerful armed and governing authority controlling strategically important territory near the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Its growing maritime capabilities, economic autonomy and relationship with …
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