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ISRO to Launch EOS-09, Boosts Lunar Ties Why in the News ? ISRO is preparing to launch the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 earth observation satellite on May 19. Concurrently, ISRO and JAXA held a technical meeting in Bengaluru to advance the Chandrayaan-5/LUPEX mission aimed at exploring the lunar south pole. About PSLV-C61 and EOS-09 Launch : ISRO’s 101st …
Read MoreSC Affirms Digital Access As Fundamental Right Why in the News ? The Supreme Court, on April 30, ruled that Article 21 includes the right to digital access, directing the revision of KYC norms to ensure inclusivity for persons with disabilities (PwDs), particularly the visually impaired and acid-attack survivors. Legal Framework and KYC Challenges for …
Read MorePresident Seeks SC View on Bills Timeline Issue Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu has invoked Article 143 of the Constitution to seek the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion on whether timelines can be mandated for the President and Governors to act on Bills passed by state legislatures, following the April 8 ruling. Context: …
Read MoreManipur Conflict: National Security Optics Versus Real Solutions Syllabus: GS-2: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS-3: Communalism , Issues Related to SCs & STs , Issues Related to Minorities , Government Policies & Interventions , Pressure Groups , North East Insurgency Focus: The Manipur conflict, now in its second year, continues without a clear political resolution, …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court has addressed constitutional silences by mandating time limits for Governors to act on Bills and for Speakers to decide disqualification petitions. These directives aim to prevent misuse of power and uphold democratic accountability in States. The Constitution doesn’t specify time limits for Governors to decide on Bills. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Elections , Statutory Bodies Focus: With the upcoming 2026 delimitation exercise, concerns have been raised regarding regional power imbalances and communal biases in constituency demarcation. Past experiences in Jammu & Kashmir (2022) and Assam (2023) highlight the risks of unequal representation, administrative inefficiencies, and religious polarization, sparking debates on the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Supreme Court ruling: The SC overturned an NGT order (2022) and a Madras HC decision (2024) halting development in Auroville. Key issue: Lack of environmental clearance cited as a reason for stopping construction. Balancing rights: The judgment emphasized striking a “golden balance” between the right to a clean environment and the …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A Lokniti-CSDS survey reveals that 42% of Indians prefer government funds to be spent on poverty alleviation rather than global events like G20, while 29% support enhancing India’s international image, highlighting a debate on national priorities. Survey Insights on National Priorities: A Lokniti-CSDS study, in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi appeared before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Poll (ONOP), arguing that the proposed constitutional amendment does not take away voting rights but raises concerns over Election Commission’s expanded powers. Key Developments in ONOP Debate: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Elections , Statutory Bodies Focus: With the 2026 deadline for the delimitation freeze approaching, concerns have risen over political power shifts favoring northern states due to their higher population growth. The process raises debates on fair representation, federal balance, socio-economic disparities, and governance performance, making it a crucial electoral and …
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