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05Jul 2025

GI Tags: Safeguarding India’s Cultural Heritage GS Paper 2 – Governance / IPR

Question: Examine the role of GI tags in preserving India’s intangible cultural heritage. How effective are they in international disputes? Answer: Geographical Indications (GI) play a critical role in preserving intangible cultural heritage by granting legal recognition to goods associated with a particular geographical region and traditional knowledge. India, under the GI Act, 1999, has …

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04Jul 2025

Socialism and Secularism Define Modern India

SOCIALISM AND SECULARISM DEFINE INDIA Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Diversity of India Secularism GS Paper – 2 Indian Constitution Constitutional Amendments Judiciary Why in the News? The RSS General Secretary recently demanded the removal of ‘socialism’ and ‘secularism’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, citing their inclusion during the Emergency through the 42nd …

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04Jul 2025

I&B Ministry Allows Multiple TV Rating Agencies

TRP Policy Reform: I&B Ministry Opens Door for Multiple TV Rating Agencies In a significant move to overhaul India’s television audience measurement system, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has proposed amendments to the 2014 Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies. This initiative seeks to break the monopoly of BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council)—the …

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28Jun 2025

India Rejects Illegal Arbitration Court on Indus Treaty

Bharat Rejects Arbitration Court on Indus Treaty Why in News ? Bharat (India) has dismissed a recent “supplemental award” by a Court of Arbitration over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydel projects, calling it illegal and Pakistan-sponsored. India has also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. About India’s Objection to Arbitration …

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27Jun 2025

India Rejects SCO Statement Seen as Pro-Pakistan

INDIA REJECTS SCO STATEMENT SEEN AS PRO-PAKISTAN Why in the News? India’s objection: India refused to sign a joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Qingdao, China. Terror omission: The statement excluded the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir which killed 26 Indian tourists. Pro-Pak stance: India said the document favoured Pakistan’s …

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23Jun 2025

RECOGNISING ADIVASI IDENTITY IN CENSUS

RECOGNISING ADIVASI IDENTITY IN CENSUS Syllabus: GS-2: ● Vulnerable Section of society ● Issues related to SCs and STs Why in the News? The gazette notification for the 2027 Census lacks clarity on caste enumeration. More importantly, the long-standing demand of Adivasi communities for recognition of their distinct faiths in the Census remains unaddressed. This …

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20Jun 2025

India Breaks Record in QS World University 2026

India Sets Record in QS World University Rankings 2026 Why in the News? The QS World University Rankings 2026 have featured a record 54 Indian institutes, marking India’s highest representation to date in these prestigious world university rankings. IIT Delhi has emerged as the top Indian institution, climbing from 150th to 123rd rank globally, its …

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17Jun 2025

India Reaffirms Support for Cyprus’ Peaceful Unification

India Reaffirms Support for Cyprus’ Peaceful Unification Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Cyprus and reiterated India’s support for the peaceful resolution of the “Cyprus Question.” His visit not only strengthened India Cyprus relations but also sent a subtle diplomatic signal to Turkiye and highlighted the bilateral ties ahead of Cyprus’ 2026 …

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17Jun 2025

INDIA’S STRATEGIC DILEMMA IN BAY REGION

INDIA’S STRATEGIC DILEMMA IN BAY REGION Syllabus: GS-2: Look East to Act East, Regional Groupings, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS? India recently revoked the transshipment facility for Bangladesh, impacting its garment export logistics. This move came soon after Dhaka’s diplomatic engagement with China and a controversial …

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16Jun 2025

India Reconsiders Flue Gas Desulphurisation for Power Plants

India Reconsiders Flue Gas Desulphurisation for Power Plants Why in the News? In the complex landscape of Indian politics, a BJP-led government committee headed by PSA Ajay Sood has recommended rolling back the 2015 mandate requiring all coal-fired thermal power plants to install Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units. This recommendation cites high costs and implementation …

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