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RATION 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 MoreACCEPT AGENCY, FIGHT COERCION: PROTECTING SEX WORKERS’ RIGHTS Syllabus: GS-2: Judgements & Cases WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court has directed magistrates to conduct a mandatory threshold inquiry during anti-trafficking operations to distinguish voluntary adult sex work from trafficking and coercion. Consent Matters: The directive emphasises an adult woman’s consent, autonomy …
Read More4th Universal Age-Category Chess Tournament 2026 at Universal Group of Institutions, Bengaluru Where Every Champion Starts with a Move! Universal Group of Institutions, Bengaluru, is pleased to announce the 4th Universal Age-Category Chess Tournament 2026, organised under the IQAC initiative by the Department of Physical Education and Sports, under the aegis of the Karnataka State …
Read MoreKannada Habba 2026 at Universal PU College, Bengaluru | Pre-University Cultural Competition Celebrating Karnataka’s Folk Traditions, Culture and Heritage Universal Pre-University College, Bengaluru, under Universal Group of Institutions, proudly presents Kannada Habba 2026 – Pre-University Cultural Competition, a celebration of Karnataka’s rich traditions, vibrant folk arts and cultural heritage. Based on the theme “Karnataka Janapada …
Read MoreCONTRACEPTIVE USE IN INDIA: GENDER DISPARITY AND THE FUTURE OF MALE CONTRACEPTION Why in the News? The WHO has issued new guidelines expanding contraceptive options and, for the first time, established a Target Product Profile for a new generation of reversible male contraceptives. The development is significant for India, where fertility has fallen below replacement …
Read MoreDIGITAL PRIVACY IN INDIA: SURVEILLANCE, DOXXING AND THE CHANGING NATURE OF STATE POWER Why in the News? Recent developments involving facial recognition, doxxing, deepfakes, electoral-roll verification and spyware have renewed debate over India’s privacy framework. Together, they demonstrate that contemporary privacy risks extend beyond conventional state surveillance to interactions among government agencies, private technology companies …
Read MoreScience & Commerce Olympiad 2026 – Universal Green School Universal Green School proudly presents the Science & Commerce Olympiad 2026, an exciting academic competition designed to encourage curiosity, analytical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem-solving among school students. Open to students of 8th, 9th and 10th Standard, the Olympiad provides a platform for young learners …
Read More🏐 Pre-University Inter-College District-Level Volleyball Tournament 2026 Universal Pre-University College, in association with the Department of School Education (Pre-University), Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru Central District, hosted the Pre-University Inter-College District-Level Volleyball Tournament 2026. The tournament brought together talented PUC athletes from different colleges, providing them with a platform to showcase their volleyball skills, teamwork, discipline …
Read More🌱 Harit Mitra – NSS Universal School of Administration NSS Universal School of Administration proudly presents Harit Mitra, an initiative focused on environmental awareness, community participation and sustainable living. Through this initiative, NSS volunteers and students come together to promote a greener and healthier future by encouraging tree planting, nature conservation and environmental responsibility. The …
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