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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

AFSPA Explained: Security Powers and Civil Liberties

AFSPA: SPECIAL SECURITY POWERS, INTERNAL SECURITY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for another six months from October 1, 2026, across specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, amid continuing security concerns and insurgency-related challenges. AFSPA PROVISIONS …

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28Sep 2026

Sino-US Strategic Competition vs Stability

Reading Sino-US Signals: “Strategic Competition” vs “Strategic Stability” Syllabus: GS – 2 – Bilateral relations , World peace Focus  The article examines the evolving US-China relationship amid strategic competition in trade, artificial intelligence, technology, critical minerals, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. It highlights the emerging concept of “strategic stability”, wherein both powers seek to manage intense …

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26Sep 2026

AFSPA Extension in Northeast Explained

AFSPA EXTENSION IN THE NORTHEAST: SECURITY IMPERATIVES AND CIVIL LIBERTIES Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for another six months in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. The decision comes amid continuing security concerns, particularly in Manipur, where ethnic violence has persisted …

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04Aug 2026

West Bengal Clears Land for Border Fencing

West Bengal Clears Land For India-Bangladesh Border Fencing Project Why in the News ? The West Bengal Cabinet has approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for completing the India–Bangladesh border fencing project. The decision removes a major bottleneck in strengthening border security, surveillance, and cross-border crime prevention. West Bengal’s Decision …

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11Jun 2026

India’s Big Artillery Push: Army Plans More K9 Vajra Guns

India’s Big Artillery Push: Army Plans More K9 Vajra Guns The Indian Army is planning to buy over 300 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled artillery guns at an estimated cost of around ₹23,000 crore. This proposal is expected to be placed before the Defence Procurement Board and is considered an important step in India’s artillery modernisation. …

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04Jun 2026

Great Nicobar Task: Security and Ecology

GREAT NICOBAR TASK: PURSUING NATIONAL SECURITY WITH ECOLOGICAL RESPONSIBILITY Why in the news? The Government of India is advancing the ₹72,000+ crore Great Nicobar Island Development Project, including a transshipment port, airport, power plant, and township. The project is located near the Malacca Strait and Six Degree Channel, critical global maritime chokepoints, enhancing India’s Indo-Pacific …

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02Jun 2026

DRDO Successfully Tests High-Calibre Bomb at TBRL Facility in Haryana

DRDO Successfully Tests High-Calibre Bomb at TBRL Facility in Haryana The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a high-calibre bomb at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) facility in Ramgarh, Panchkula district of Haryana. The test was conducted under strict safety protocols and security arrangements. Senior officials of the Indian Air Force …

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01Jun 2026

Breaking Silos for Stronger Energy Security

Breaking Silos for Stronger Energy Security Governance Syllabus: GS-1: Mineral & Energy Resources GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3:Economic and Social Development, Infrastructure Why in the News ? The Prime Minister’s recent call for energy austerity has revived debate on India’s energy governance framework. Rising geopolitical risks, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, damaged Gulf …

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26May 2026

Cambodia Enforces Mandatory Military Service

Cambodia Enforces Mandatory Military Service Amid Border Tensions Why in the News ? Cambodia’s new conscription law has officially come into force amid rising border tensions with Thailand. The law mandates compulsory military service for young men and introduces strict penalties for draft evasion during peacetime and wartime situations, implemented without post facto legal challenges. …

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