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12Nov 2026

5 New Marine Nematodes Found in Kerala

FIVE NEW MARINE NEMATODE SPECIES DISCOVERED ALONG KERALAM COAST WHY IN THE NEWS ? Scientific Discovery: Researchers from the University of Kerala have discovered five new species of free-living nematodes in mangrove sediments along the Kerala coast. Research Significance: The discovery marks the first confirmed record of the genus Pseudochromadora in the Arabian Sea, expanding …

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12Nov 2026

India Proposes Uniform Healthcare Registration

INDIA PROPOSES UNIFORM REGISTRATION NORMS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHY IN THE NEWS ? New Regulations: The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), under the Union Health Ministry, has proposed draft regulations for registering allied and healthcare professionals. Public Consultation: The framework introduces provisional registration, bridge courses and competency assessments to ensure uniformity, transparency …

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12Nov 2026

MUDRA Credit Guarantee Extended Till 2031

GOVERNMENT EXTENDS MICRO CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME UNTIL 2031 WHY IN THE NEWS ? Cabinet Approval: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years, until March 2031. Financial Support: The scheme will facilitate approximately ₹12.6 lakh crore in PM Mudra loans, strengthening collateral-free credit access …

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11Nov 2026

Asian Political Parties Urge Respect for International Law

ASIAN POLITICAL PARTIES CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW RESPECT WHY IN THE NEWS ? The International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) unanimously adopted the Seoul Declaration during its 13th General Assembly, held from November 4–6, 2026. It called for respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law amid rising geopolitical tensions. SEOUL DECLARATION: KEY …

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11Nov 2026

Supreme Court Clarifies OBC Quota Ruling

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION OF OBC QUOTA RULING WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court clarified that its March 11, 2026 judgment on OBC creamy-layer criteria will not automatically reopen previously completed selections and appointments. However, it directed the Centre to apply the revised interpretation to eligible litigants and pending Civil Services Examination …

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30Oct 2026

Supreme Court Seeks Stronger Digital Arrest Safeguards

SUPREME COURT SEEKS STRONGER SAFEGUARDS AGAINST DIGITAL ARREST FRAUDS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court has urged the RBI to introduce stronger safeguards and consider full compensation for digital arrest victims where institutional negligence by financial institutions enables fraud. Growing Concern: The Court highlighted that cybercriminals siphoned off more than ₹800 …

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28Oct 2026

Supreme Court Examines ECI Voter Roll Revisions

SUPREME COURT EXAMINES ECI DECISIONS AND VOTER ROLL REVISIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Scrutiny: The Supreme Court declined to direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to preserve its files and internal communications but assured petitioners that it would examine the original records. Electoral Transparency: The case concerns alleged unilateral decisions regarding Special …

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28Oct 2026

India Balances Russia and West | UPSC

India Balances Russia and West Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, the 2026 SCO and BRICS summits highlighted India’s changing diplomatic approach towards Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and Western powers, raising questions about its traditional policy of strategic autonomy. Introduction The 2026 SCO and BRICS summits revealed important changes in …

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27Oct 2026

Kerala Passes Landmark Senior Citizens Rights Bill

KERALAM PASSES LANDMARK BILL PROTECTING SENIOR CITIZENS’ RIGHTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Legislative Development: The Keralam Legislative Assembly passed the Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, establishing a proposed rights-based framework for elderly welfare. Key Objective: The Bill seeks to ensure dignified ageing, independent living, regulated care facilities and protection against …

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26Oct 2026

Ashoke Sen Wins Oskar Klein Medal 2026

ASHOKE SEN WINS PRESTIGIOUS OSKAR KLEIN MEDAL WHY IN THE NEWS ? International Recognition: Indian theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen has received the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, becoming the first Indian to earn this honour. Scientific Contribution: The award recognises his pioneering work in string theory, S-duality, and black hole physics, advancing research into quantum gravity …

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