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27May 2026

PM-AJAY Digital Platforms Boost SC Welfare

PM-AJAY Digital Platforms Strengthen Scheduled Caste Welfare Delivery Why in the News ? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the PM-AJAY Portal and AJAY Mobile App to digitize implementation of Scheduled Caste welfare schemes. The initiative aims to improve transparency, real-time monitoring, and efficient delivery under the PM-AJAY Scheme. Key Features Of PM-AJAY …

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25May 2026

India’s Economic Crisis Demands Urgent Reform

Reform Imperative Amid India’s Emerging Economic Crisis Syllabus: GS-3: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Effects of Globalization on Indian Society, Deglobalisation & Protectionism, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? India is witnessing rising fiscal pressures, weakening rupee valuation, increasing fertiliser and food subsidy burdens, and concerns over …

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21May 2026

SC clears caste count in Census 2027

SUPREME COURT REJECTS PLEA AGAINST CASTE ENUMERATION IN CENSUS 2027 Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea opposing caste enumeration in Census 2027, upholding the regulatory framework for demographic data collection similar to basel 3 standards for comprehensive information gathering. Policy Matter: The Court observed that determining caste …

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23Dec 2025

NCW’s SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship Launched

NCW Launches SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship for Women-Centric Research Why in the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched the SHAKTI Scholars Young Research Fellowship to promote policy-oriented, multidisciplinary research on women-centric issues such as safety, justice, health, and economic empowerment, encouraging youth participation in evidence-based policymaking and environmental jurisprudence. SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship: Key …

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18Dec 2025

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Migrants Betrayed?

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: A Betrayal of India’s Migrant Workers Syllabus: GS 3 ● Migration ● Economic development Why in the News The Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025 marks a shift from rights-based protection to bureaucratic facilitation of labour migration. By diluting safeguards against trafficking, centralising governance, weakening recruitment regulation, and neglecting reintegration, …

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08Dec 2025

Karnataka’s New Law on Hate Speech

Karnataka Proposes Comprehensive Law to Regulate Hate Speech Why in the News? Karnataka has introduced the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, proposing strict penalties, collective liability, and powers to restrict online content. The Bill aims to fill gaps in India’s existing legal framework, where hate speech lacks explicit statutory definition, potentially impacting …

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04Dec 2025

Development vs Environment: Finding Balance

Balancing Development Priorities With Strong Environmental Governance Syllabus: GS-3: Industrial Policy ,Infrastructure ,Growth & Development ,Planning ,Fiscal Policy ,Inclusive Growth Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in CREDAI v. Vanashakti (2025) has revived the possibility of granting ex post facto Environmental Clearances (ECs)—permissions issued after construction begins. This ruling reverses a …

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19Nov 2025

Talk on Human Rights – Why India Ranks High on GDP but Low on Human Rights?

Talk on Human Rights – Why India Ranks High on GDP but Low on Human Rights? Date: 09th December 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMVenue: Karnataka Government Employee’s Association Building, Cubbon Park, Bengaluru On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the Universal School of Law under the IQAC Initiative is hosting a significant and …

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11Nov 2025

MP Raises Ladli Behna Allowance: 2025 Scheme Update

Madhya Pradesh Hikes Ladli Behna Scheme Allowance Why in the News ? The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved a ₹250 hike in the Ladli Behna Yojana monthly allowance. From November 2025, eligible women will receive ₹1,500 per month, benefiting over 1.26 crore women across the State. This increase aligns with …

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29Oct 2025

Flaws in India’s Electoral Roll Revision Process

Refining Exclusion: The Flawed Logic of Electoral Roll Revision Syllabus: GS-2: Representation of People’s Act, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to improve accuracy and voter verification. However, critics argue that this exercise—despite operational improvements—remains exclusionary, …

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