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DELHI HC SEEKS RBI’S RESPONSE ON DATA PROTECTION IN DIGITAL LENDING Why in the News? Judicial intervention: The Delhi High Court sought the Reserve Bank of India‘s stand on a PIL alleging privacy and data protection violations by digital lending apps. Notice issued: The Court issued notice to the Centre and RBI, calling the concerns …
Read MoreISRO SET TO LAUNCH EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITE ON JANUARY 12 Why in the News? Upcoming mission: Indian Space Research Organisation will launch the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission on January 12, 2026. Launch site: The mission will lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. First of 2026: This will be ISRO’s first launch of 2026 and the …
Read MoreWITH COIR, KERALA CARPENTERS RECREATE ANCIENT VESSEL Why in the News? Maiden voyage: The indigenous stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya began its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Oman on December 29, 2025. Artisanal feat: Crafted using traditional stitched-plank techniques by a Kerala carpenter-led team, reviving ancient maritime skills while adhering to modern environmental clearance standards, …
Read MoreGOVT PEGS REAL GDP GROWTH AT 7.4% AMID TARIFF CONCERNS Why in the News? Official estimate: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the First Advance Estimates (FAE), pegging real GDP growth at 7.4% for FY 2025–26. Growth slowdown signal: Despite strong Q1 (7.8%) and Q2 (8.2%) performance, growth is expected to moderate in …
Read MoreINDIA’S PROGRESS ON CLIMATE TARGETS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Environment and ecology ● Conservation Why in the News? Recent debates on environmental governance and the need for robust environmental clearances have revived attention on India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. While India has met key emissions-intensity and non-fossil capacity targets, questions persist regarding absolute emissions …
Read MoreNATGRID and Surveillance State Syllabus GS 3: Terrorism Why in the News? Recently, reports revealed the expansion of NATGRID usage across States and its integration with the National Population Register, raising serious concerns about mass surveillance, privacy rights, algorithmic policing, and lack of independent oversight in India. This expansion of surveillance capabilities without proper safeguards …
Read MorePMKVY Scam: Governance, Accountability and Institutional Challenges SECTION (UPSC GS-II | Governance, Welfare Schemes, Transparency & Accountability) Introduction The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) was launched in 2015 as a flagship skill-development initiative to harness India’s demographic dividend by enhancing employability among youth. Anchored in the vision of “Skilling India at Scale with Speed …
Read MoreCase Study: Ethical Governance in the PMKVY Implementation The case highlights serious ethical and administrative lapses in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), where fraudulent training centres, duplicate beneficiaries, and financial irregularities were reported. Stakeholders include unemployed youth (primary beneficiaries), implementing agencies such as NSDC, training providers, government officials, and …
Read More7th January 2026: Current Affairs Summary 50 Steps Towards Governance: PM Modi’s PRAGATI Platform Marks a Decade of Delivery Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired the 50th meeting of the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform. This is not just a routine administrative review; it marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards digital …
Read More6 January 2026 — Current Affairs Summary Iran’s Biggest Unrest in Three Years Iran is experiencing its largest wave of protests in years, sparked by soaring inflation and the collapse of the national currency (rial). Demonstrations, initially driven by economic hardship, have now spread across 78 cities and over 200 locations, with shopkeepers, students, and …
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