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Right to Information Act Strengthened Democratic Transparency and Accountability Why in the News ? The Right to Information (RTI) Bill, 2005 remains a landmark legislation that institutionalized citizens’ right to access information, promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance. It replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002, becoming a cornerstone of participatory democracy. Key Features of …
Read MoreTHE BAY OF BENGAL AS INDIA’S SHANTI ANCHOR Syllabus: GS-2: India and its neighbourhood relationship Regional and global groupings Why in the News? India has introduced SHANTI (Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity) as a new maritime governance framework while launching its candidature for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 2028–29. The initiative …
Read MoreSupreme Court Examines CEC Selection Panel Composition and Independence Why in the News ? The Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. The case concerns the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the CEC selection …
Read MoreCauvery Panel Orders Karnataka to Release Water Amid Deficit Why in the News ? The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) decision directing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days despite deficient rainfall, reviving concerns over Cauvery water-sharing during a distress year exacerbated …
Read MoreParliament Passes Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill Why in the News ? The Parliament has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stricter norms for delayed registration of births and deaths. The legislation aims to improve civil registration, strengthen identity records, and ensure greater authenticity of official documents while …
Read MoreGuru Purnima Celebrated Nationwide Honouring Teachers And Spiritual Wisdom Why in the News ? Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, is being celebrated across India on 29 July 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended greetings, highlighting the invaluable role of Gurus in imparting knowledge, values, and spiritual guidance. Guru Purnima 2026: …
Read MoreSupreme Court Curbs Retrospective Environmental Clearance Through Administrative Orders Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has struck down the 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that allowed ex post facto Environmental Clearance (EC) for projects started without prior approval. The judgment reinforces the precautionary principle, rule of law, and environmental governance under the Environment (Protection) …
Read MoreU.S. Sanctions Bill Targets Russian Oil Importing Nations Why in the News ? The U.S. Senate has fast-tracked the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, 2026, proposing tariffs up to 100% on countries importing Russian crude oil. The move could significantly affect India’s energy security, trade relations, and crude oil imports, forcing critical …
Read MoreBHASHINI-PFRDA Partnership Enhances Multilingual Pension Service Delivery Why in the News ? The Digital India BHASHINI Division and PFRDA have signed an MoU under ‘BHASHINI for Seva–Sanchalan’ to integrate multilingual AI tools into pension systems, improving accessibility, inclusivity, and communication for users across India’s diverse linguistic landscape. 1. Key Features of BHASHINI–PFRDA Collaboration The MoU …
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