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13Jun 2025

BANGLADESH’S FLIGHT TOWARDS AUTHORITARIAN RULE

BANGLADESH’S FLIGHT TOWARDS AUTHORITARIAN RULE Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in the News? On June 7, Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser, Prof. Muhammad Yunus, addressed the nation announcing elections in April 2026 and unveiling the proposed ‘July Proclamation’. Amid constitutional reform efforts and growing restrictions on major …

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11Jun 2025

UN Report Urges Support for Reproductive Autonomy

UN Report Urges Support for Reproductive Autonomy Why in News? The United Nations Population Fund’s State of World Population Report 2025 emphasizes that fertility policies worldwide are still driven by population fear narratives. It urges governments to focus on reproductive autonomy, not coercion, amid declining global fertility rates and changing India demographics. The report also …

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10Jun 2025

Supreme Court Bars Forced Narco-Tests Without Consent

Supreme Court Bars Forced Narco-Tests Without Consent Why in the News? The Supreme Court set aside a Patna High Court order allowing narco-analysis tests without consent in a dowry harassment case. The court reaffirmed that such tests violate Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Indian Constitution. This Supreme Court judgment on narco-tests emphasizes the constitutional …

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02Jun 2025

Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza Deepens Amid Blockade

Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza Deepens Amid Blockade Why in the News ? Gaza is witnessing an escalating humanitarian crisis, with acute food insecurity, mass displacement, and targeting of aid workers. A nearly three-month Israeli blockade, conflict-related destruction, and operational restrictions on UNRWA have severely affected aid distribution and civilian survival. Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: …

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23May 2025

India’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India

India’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India Introduction In a strategic move to align financial flows with India’s sustainability goals and promote environmental impact investing, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance released the Draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy in 2025. This …

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23May 2025

Supreme Court Bail Order Undermines Civil Liberties and Free Speech

Supreme Court Bail Order Undermines Civil Liberties and Free Speech Syllabus: GS-2: Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Separation of Powers, Judgements & Cases Judiciary Focus: The Supreme Court granted bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in the State of Haryana vs Ali Khan Mahmudabad case. Despite granting bail, the Court imposed restrictive conditions curtailing his freedom …

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20May 2025

Supreme Court Strikes Down Retrospective Environmental Clearances

Supreme Court Strikes Down Retrospective Environmental Clearances Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently invalidated the Centre’s 2017 notification and 2021 SOP allowing post-facto environmental clearances for projects that began without prior approval, citing violation of constitutional rights and environmental laws. Background on Centre’s Notification and SOP In 2017, MoEFCC allowed a one-time, six-month …

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20May 2025

Core Inflation Trends Shape RBI’s Rate Cut Decisions

Core Inflation Trends Shape RBI’s Rate Cut Decisions Why in the News? Core inflation, excluding volatile food and fuel prices, is rising while food inflation falls. This reversal influences the Reserve Bank of India’s approach to monetary policy and potential interest rate cuts. Inflation Trends and RBI’s Focus: Inflation was mainly driven by food prices …

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20May 2025

Israel Vows Control of Gaza Amid Starvation Crisis

Israel Vows Control of Gaza Amid Starvation Crisis Why in the News? Israel announced plans to take full control of Gaza amid intensified military operations, while the WHO warns that two million people in the blockaded Strip face starvation. Limited aid is allowed amidst escalating violence and humanitarian concerns. Escalation of Conflict and Military Operations …

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20May 2025

Government Launches Revamped OCI Portal for Citizens

Government Launches Revamped OCI Portal for Citizens Why in the News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a revamped OCI Portal to improve digital access and user experience for over 5 million Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). The portal offers enhanced features, security, and a modernised registration process. Launch and Key Features of the New …

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