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Delimitation Challenge: Balancing Democracy and Federalism Why in the News ? Tamil Nadu Assembly has urged the Centre to retain the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats and their State-wise distribution. The debate has intensified over whether future delimitation should prioritise population-based representation or protect India’s federal balance and States’ political weight. Delimitation and the Democratic …
Read MoreMSC Elsa 3 Sinking Poses Limited Lakshadweep Impact Why in the News ? A National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) assessment has found no measurable ecological or socio-economic damage to Lakshadweep following the sinking of MSC Elsa 3 off Kerala in May 2025. However, the incident highlights island ecosystems’ vulnerability to maritime accidents. Study …
Read MoreE20 Ethanol Push: Balancing Energy Security and Sustainability Why in the News ? India’s E20 ethanol blending programme has expanded rapidly, with the government highlighting foreign-exchange savings and reduced crude-oil imports. However, concerns over legacy vehicles, mileage losses, food security, water use and phased implementation have intensified the debate over the sustainability of ethanol blending. …
Read MoreIran-Oman Strait Deal Nears Amid Regional Tensions Why in the News? Iran has announced that its agreement with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz is in the final drafting stage. If concluded, the pact could reopen the strategic maritime route, ease global energy market concerns, and significantly influence regional security and geopolitical stability, impacting investment …
Read MoreCRITICAL MINERALS, THE FOUNDATION OF STRATEGIC POWER Why in the News? Critical minerals have emerged as a strategic priority, shifting from a resource management issue to the core of industrial policy, economic security, and national defence, attracting significant attention from institutional investors and fund managers. Growing demand for clean energy and digital technologies has made …
Read MoreSMILE Scheme Expands Rehabilitation For Beggars Across India Nationwide Why in the News ? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced that the SMILE Scheme has rehabilitated over 10,200 persons engaged in begging across 216 cities. The scheme aims to expand to 295 cities by 2030-31, promoting a Begging-Free India through rehabilitation and sustainable …
Read MoreINDIA NOW HAS THE FUNDS, THE TALENT AND THE OPENING FOR A RESEARCH LEAP Syllabus: GS 3: Research & Innovation. Science & Technology. Why in the News? Amid growing geopolitical uncertainties, technology export controls, and the need for strategic self-reliance, India is accelerating investments in Research and Development (R&D) through the Anusandhan National Research …
Read More10 January 2026 – Current Affairs Overview 1. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2026: Celebrating India’s Global Diaspora Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2026 celebrates India’s 35-million-strong diaspora, recognising overseas Indians as cultural ambassadors, investors, innovators, and strategic connectors. Observed on 9 January, the day marks Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India in 1915, symbolising the historic role of …
Read More9th January 2026 – Current Affairs Highlights 1. India Launches All-India Tiger Estimation 2026 India has formally begun its 6th All-India Tiger Estimation (Tiger Census) 2026 at the Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Conducted once every four years under Project Tiger (launched in 1973), the exercise reaffirms India’s global leadership in wildlife conservation and environmental impact …
Read More8th January 2026 – Current Affairs Highlights 1.Centre Notifies Census 2027: India’s First Digital Census The Union Government has officially notified Census 2027, marking a historic shift as India’s first fully digital census. The house listing phase will be conducted from April to September 2026, followed by population enumeration in February 2027. For the first …
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