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Lok Sabha Passes Kerala Name Change Bill Amid Protests Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 and National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 without debate amid Opposition protests. The Kerala Bill proposes changing the State’s official name from Kerala to Keralam. Kerala to Keralam: Key …
Read MoreGanga Floodplain Rules Shift Toward Regulated Construction Why in the News ? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has amended the 2016 Ganga protection framework, removing the blanket construction-free zone provision. Construction may now be permitted in certain floodplain areas facing moderate or rare flooding, subject to regulatory clearances. New Rules for Ganga Floodplains: …
Read MoreVande Mataram Gains Legal Protection Under New Law Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, granting Vande Mataram legal protection similar to Jana Gana Mana and criminalising intentional disruption or prevention of its singing. Vande Mataram Gets Statutory Protection: Presidential …
Read MoreVikram Sarabhai’s Vision Shaped India’s Space Programme Why in the News ? On Vikram Sarabhai’s birth anniversary, the Lok Sabha Speaker, Defence Minister and Science and Technology Minister paid tribute to the pioneering scientist. Leaders highlighted his vision of using science and space technology for national development, self-reliance and improving citizens’ lives. Vikram Sarabhai: Architect …
Read MoreLebanon Ends Death Penalty, Marking Historic Regional Shift Why in the News ? Lebanon’s Parliament has abolished the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment and aggravated hard labour. The decision makes Lebanon the first Arab country to formally abolish capital punishment, marking a significant development in human rights and criminal justice reform. Lebanon’s Historic …
Read MoreM.P. Parameswaran: Science, Society and Social Transformation Why in the News ? M.P. Parameswaran, former nuclear scientist, Marxist theorist and prominent people’s science activist, passed away at 92 in Thrissur. His contributions to Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad (KSSP), literacy campaigns, environmental issues and science popularisation remain significant to India’s people’s science movement. Scientific Career and …
Read MoreTribunals in India : Constitutional and Legal Provisions Constitutional Provisions Article 323A ○ Deals with Administrative Tribunals. ○ Parliament can establish tribunals for disputes relating to recruitment and conditions of service of public servants. ○ Provides the constitutional basis for specialised adjudication of service matters. …
Read MoreTHE MECCA PACT AND THE RISE OF STRATEGIC HEDGING Syllabus: GS-2: Centre State Fiscal relation Governance Devolution of Power Why in the News? Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca on August 7, potentially altering West Asian security calculations. The agreement reflects growing efforts …
Read MorePunjab Assembly Passes Nine Bills Amid Opposition Criticism Why in the News ? The Punjab Legislative Assembly passed nine Bills in a single day, covering education, infrastructure, taxation, employment and environmental protection. Opposition parties criticised the government for allegedly providing legislators inadequate time to scrutinise the legislation, calling the exercise majoritarian and undemocratic. Nine Bills …
Read MoreSupreme Court Extends Domestic Cruelty Protection Beyond Marriage Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that women in certain live-in relationships can invoke criminal protection against domestic cruelty under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (formerly Section 498A IPC), provided the relationship reflects an intent to marry. Supreme Court Expands Criminal …
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