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SUPREME COURT WITHDRAWS BLANKET RULE ON DEATH PENALTY REPORTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Decision: A three-judge Supreme Court bench withdrew its earlier blanket direction requiring courts to obtain reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances in every death-penalty case. NALSA Plea: The decision followed a clarification plea by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) …
Read MoreRATION CARD LINKAGE RAISES CONCERNS OVER AYUSHMAN BHARAT WHY IN THE NEWS ? Official Concern: The Department of Food and Public Distribution has flagged the use of ration cards to identify families under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Key Issue: Making ration cards practically compulsory could exclude eligible beneficiaries who do not …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT EXPANDS WETLAND DEMARCATION TO ALL WATER BODIES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Directive: On October 12, 2026, the Supreme Court expanded the scope of wetland identification and demarcation to cover all water bodies across India. State Accountability: States and Union Territories must submit affidavits within four weeks detailing physical verification and demarcation. …
Read MoreNATO PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS UKRAINE’S DEFENCE PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Development: On October 23, 2026, NATO announced Ukraine’s inclusion in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s Security Cooperation Support Partnership. New Opportunities: The initiative enables Ukrainian defence companies to access NATO procurement contracts and benefit from the agency’s technical expertise. Strategic Significance: …
Read MoreTHIS ISN’T THE UN WE NEED Why in the News? On the occasion of the UN’s 81st anniversary, former Indian envoy to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, examined the organisation’s declining effectiveness and the role of member states in its shortcomings. Despite ongoing wars, disregard by powerful countries and delays in institutional reforms, public opinion surveys …
Read MoreSUBANSIRI UPPER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT, FOREST DIVERSION AND ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS Why in the News? The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry has recommended environmental clearance for the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the final clearance will depend on Stage-I forest clearance, as the project involves diversion of …
Read MoreTULU LANGUAGE: REGIONAL RECOGNITION AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Karnataka government has decided to accord Tulu the status of second additional administrative language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The decision enables government offices in these districts to use Tulu for official communication and represents a significant step towards preserving the …
Read MoreE-SHRAM AND THE CHALLENGE OF DIGITAL SOCIAL SECURITY Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions WHY IN THE NEWS Registration Barriers: A recent experiment by law students found that e-Shram self-registration can be difficult because of OTP, CAPTCHA, occupation and documentation hurdles. Worker Coverage: The portal has crossed 9 crore registrations, but questions remain about whether …
Read MoreAhilyabai Holkar: Legacy of Justice and Good Governance Why in the News ? Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Ahilyabai Holkar on her death anniversary, highlighting her contributions to women’s empowerment, public welfare, heritage conservation, justice and people-centric governance, making her an enduring example of effective administration. Ahilyabai Holkar: A Visionary …
Read MoreKPSC Ask Me Anything: Start Your KAS Preparation with Expert Guidance Universal Group of Institutions presents “KPSC Ask Me Anything – Episode 01”, an interactive session designed to help KAS aspirants understand how to begin their preparation effectively. Join Mr. Prabhuling B K, Senior KPSC Faculty, as he answers important questions, clears preparation-related doubts and …
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