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SUPPORT FOR MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ENTERPRISE (SMILE) SCHEME Why in the News? Scheme Update: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment provided status update on implementation of the SMILE Scheme and its rehabilitation outcomes, drawing parallels with environmental clearance processes. Data Disclosure: Government reported identification and rehabilitation figures under the Beggary sub-scheme and status …
Read MorePLAYING HIDE AND SEEK ON EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and intervention Welfare schemes for vulnerable section Why in the News? The proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-GRAMG Act) has sparked widespread criticism for potentially diluting the legally enforceable employment guarantee provided under MGNREGA, despite claims of …
Read MoreCYBERCRIME AND A GLOBAL GOVERNANCE CRISIS Syllabus: GS 3: Awareness in the field of IT Cyber security and Governance Why in the News? In December 2024, the United Nations adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, the first multilateral criminal justice treaty in two decades. India, the United States, Japan, and Canada declined to sign, exposing deep …
Read MoreNET FDI TURNS NEGATIVE FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH Why in the News? FDI Outflows: India’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) remained negative for the fourth consecutive month in November 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows. This trend has raised concerns about the impact on environmental clearances and project approvals. RBI Data: Latest data released in the …
Read MoreCurrent Affairs | 20 January 2026 1. India–UAE Target $200 Billion Trade by 2032 India and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to double their bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, marking a major expansion of strategic and economic ties. Key agreements were signed in the areas of: Defence cooperation Space and advanced technologies …
Read MoreNew Microscopic Crustacean Genus Discovered in Lakshadweep Why in the News? Scientists have identified a new genus and species of microscopic crustacean from the Kavaratti lagoon, Lakshadweep. Named Indiaphonte bijoyi, the discovery enriches India’s marine biodiversity record and highlights the ecological importance of meiofauna in aquatic ecosystems. This discovery also underscores the need for stringent …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Crisis in India’s Higher Education Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India, invoking Article 142, issued sweeping directions to reform higher education governance, mandate time-bound faculty recruitment, address rising student suicides, and strengthen mental health support amid concerns over rapid expansion under NEP 2020. The Court’s decision also touched upon …
Read MoreWORLD BANK RETAINS INDIA FY27 GDP GROWTH FORECAST AT 6.5% Why in the News? Growth outlook unchanged: The World Bank has retained India‘s GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for FY 2026–27, considering factors such as environmental clearances and their impact on economic activities. Tariff assumption: The projection assumes continuation of 50% import tariffs by the …
Read MoreIndian Scientists Decode Mpemba Effect Using Supercomputers Why in the News? Indian scientists have successfully developed the first supercomputer-based simulation explaining the Mpemba effect, a long-standing scientific paradox where hot water freezes faster than cold water, marking a major breakthrough in computational physics and phase-transition studies. This research not only advances our understanding of fundamental …
Read MoreE. COLI CONTAMINATION SPARKS WATERBORNE DISEASE EPIDEMIC IN INDORE Why in the News? Health emergency: An outbreak of waterborne diseases in Indore has been declared an epidemic, claiming at least 10 lives, highlighting the urgent need for a pollution-free environment. Test findings: Over 50% of groundwater samples from Bhagirathpura locality tested positive for E. coli …
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