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Kerala Officially Renamed Keralam After Presidential Assent Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, formally changing the State’s name from Kerala to Keralam. The legislation follows a unanimous resolution by the Kerala Legislative Assembly and requires consequential constitutional amendments. Background and Process …
Read MoreEcological Equity Needs Stronger Constitutional Protection Syllabus: GS-2: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment , (EIA), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Why in the News ? Ecological inequality is emerging as a major but under-recognised dimension of inequality in India.Himalayan, Northeastern and Western Ghats regions bear disproportionately high ecological and disaster-management responsibilities while often receiving …
Read MoreTHE ROAD TO E20 IS NOT WITHOUT BUMPS Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and interventions GS-3: Environmental pollution and degradation Why in the News? India’s transition to E20 petrol, containing up to 20% ethanol, has intensified concerns over vehicle compatibility, mileage reduction, fuel contamination and consumer choice. While ethanol blending supports energy security, lower crude-oil imports …
Read MoreIndia’s New Food Security Challenge Syllabus GS 3: Food security Why in the News? Recently, the proposed National Food Security Amendment Bill, 2026 has renewed debate on foodgrain entitlements, nutrition security, dietary diversity, population coverage, and protection of vulnerable households. Introduction India’s food security system has reduced hunger and improved access to basic food. However, …
Read More130TH CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL, 2025 (REMOVAL OF ‘TAINTED’ MINISTERS) Why in the News? Legislative Delay: The Union Government has reportedly deferred the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks the removal of ministers arrested for serious offences, prioritising the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills in the Monsoon Session. Parliamentary Review: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) …
Read MoreINDIAN RESEARCHERS DISCOVER ULTRA-SHORT PERIOD STELLAR BINARY SYSTEM Why in the News? Major Discovery: Indian researchers discovered a blue straggler star hosting a brown dwarf companion in an ultra-compact binary system. Shortest Orbit: The binary system has an exceptionally short orbital period of nearly 6 hours (0.234 days). Scientific Significance: The discovery was published in …
Read MoreZWAN-WOLF EFFECT Why in the News? Mars Discovery: Scientists detected the Zwan-Wolf effect on Mars using data from National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s MAVEN spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in understanding planetary atmospheric dynamics and space weather phenomena, while demonstrating the importance of india-us relations and quadrilateral security dialogue frameworks in advancing space exploration capabilities …
Read MoreLOOKING BEYOND STRATEGIC AUTONOMY TOWARD THE QUAD POSSIBILITY Syllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Global Groupings and India’s interest. Why in the News? Renewed debates on India’s strategic autonomy and the relevance of the Quad grouping have intensified amid evolving U.S.-China relations and the deepening China-Russia strategic partnership, reshaping the regional security architecture and …
Read MoreSri Lanka Marks Victory Day After Civil Conflict Why in the News ? Sri Lanka is commemorating the 17th anniversary of the end of its civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam with a National Victory Day event scheduled in Battaramulla under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The commemoration reflects on the constitutional framework …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT QUASHES SC/ST ACT CHARGES AGAINST VYAPAM WHISTLEBLOWER Why in the News? Judicial Relief: Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 against Vyapam whistleblower Anand Rai, drawing parallels with environmental jurisprudence. Legal Clarification: The Court held that invocation of stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act was legally unsustainable …
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