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01Oct 2026

Demographic Panel: Data and Federalism Concerns

HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE ON DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES: DATA, FEDERALISM AND CONSTITUTIONAL CONCERNS Why in the News? The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) constituted by the Union Home Ministry has sought extensive religion-wise and district-wise data from State governments on births, school enrolment, property and vehicle registrations, religious structures and identity-document registrations. Several States have reportedly found …

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01Oct 2026

Contraceptive Use in India: Gender Gap

CONTRACEPTIVE USE IN INDIA: GENDER DISPARITY AND THE FUTURE OF MALE CONTRACEPTION Why in the News? The WHO has issued new guidelines expanding contraceptive options and, for the first time, established a Target Product Profile for a new generation of reversible male contraceptives. The development is significant for India, where fertility has fallen below replacement …

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01Oct 2026

PRAGATI-50: 50 Clean Role-Model Cities in India

PRAGATI 50: DEVELOPING 50 CLEAN ROLE-MODEL CITIES IN INDIA Why in the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched a new set of initiatives under PRAGATI 50 to develop 50 clean role-model cities across 24 states, focusing on urban cleanliness, waste management, sanitation, used-water management and citizen participation through a structured Model …

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11Jul 2026

MINISTRY OF COAL NOTIFIES SECL KE SUSHRUT IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COAL NOTIFIES SECL KE SUSHRUT IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA Why in the News? First Coal PSU Milestone: The Ministry of Coal has notified SECL Ke Sushrut in the Gazette of India, making it the first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme of any Coal PSU to receive such recognition. Digital Governance: The notification …

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11Jul 2026

GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON CYBERCRIME

GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON CYBERCRIME Why in the News? Major Cybercrime Review: The Government has reported significant progress in combating cyber financial fraud, preventing losses worth over ₹25,000 crore and expanding nationwide cybercrime response mechanisms through enhanced regional security cooperation and strategic partnerships. Technology-Driven Policing: New initiatives such as e-Zero FIR, cyber coordination centres, and …

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03Jul 2026

Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme 2026 Explained

EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUNDS (EPF) SCHEME, 2026 Why in the News? New Scheme Notified: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952 under the Code on Social Security, 2020. Key Reforms: The new scheme simplifies PF withdrawal rules, introduces provisions for principal employers, while …

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29Jan 2026

New Rules Ease Compliance for CETPs in India

Government Simplifies Rules for Common Effluent Treatment Plants Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has rationalized regulations governing Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) to strengthen pollution control infrastructure, fast-track their establishment in industrial clusters, and support sustainable industrial growth without diluting environmental safeguards. This move aims to streamline …

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07Jan 2026

2nd January 2026: Current Affairs Summary

2nd January 2026: Current Affairs Summary 1. DRDO Foundation Day – A Tribute to Indigenous Defence Technologies The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated its Foundation Day on 1st January 2026, marking the organization’s dedication to promoting self-reliance in India’s defense sector. Established in 1958 under the Ministry of Defence, DRDO has been instrumental …

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10Dec 2025

Citizenship Under CAA: Strict Checks First

Citizenship Under CAA Requires Strict Verification First Why in the News? The Supreme Court clarified that rights under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) will apply only after authorities verify and authenticate each applicant’s claim, amid concerns raised about refugees facing disenfranchisement during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This process, akin …

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