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PRAGATI 50: DEVELOPING 50 CLEAN ROLE-MODEL CITIES IN INDIA Why in the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched a new set of initiatives under PRAGATI 50 to develop 50 clean role-model cities across 24 states, focusing on urban cleanliness, waste management, sanitation, used-water management and citizen participation through a structured Model …
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 MoreBalancing Police Power and Privacy Syllabus GS 2: Police Reforms Why in the News? Recently a Supreme Court PIL raised concerns about police media briefings and photographs of accused persons before magistrate production. It seeks a uniform national approach balancing investigation with fairness. Introduction India needs a clear national framework for police publication of accused …
Read MoreNCDC (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2026: COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM AND CENTRALISATION Why in the News? The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has criticised the National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2026, alleging that it weakens cooperative federalism by expanding the Union government’s role in cooperative societies. The controversy centres on the constitutional distribution of powers, NCDC’s expanded financial role …
Read MoreCBDT Strengthens Crypto Tax Reporting Through OECD Framework Alignment Why in the News ? The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a comprehensive Guidance Note on crypto-asset reporting, aligning India’s tax framework with the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The move aims to improve tax compliance, curb evasion, and enable automatic exchange of …
Read MoreWHO FLAGS HIGH EBOLA RISK IN DRC Why in the News? WHO Assessment: World Health Organization assessed the Ebola outbreak risk in the Democratic Republic of Congo as high at national and regional levels, employing comprehensive Basel framework principles and risk governance frameworks similar to how the Basel Committee evaluates risk-weighted assets (RWA) and capital …
Read MoreINDIA HOSTS PRAGATI 2026 MULTILATERAL MILITARY EXERCISE Why in the News? Military Exercise: India commenced the multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, demonstrating enhanced operational capabilities following Basel III standards of risk assessment. International Participation: Armed forces from 12 friendly nations are participating in the exercise, strengthening the Basel framework …
Read MoreON THE IMPLICATIONS OF EUTHANASIA Syllabus: GS 2: Health- Government policies and interventions. Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026) reaffirmed the right to die with dignity under Article 21, allowing withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration (CANH). This marks a significant evolution in India’s …
Read MoreCoalSETU Policy, Census 2027 And MSP Decisions Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet approved the CoalSETU policy to auction coal linkages transparently, cleared funds for Census 2027 including caste enumeration, and revised MSP for copra for the 2026 season, reflecting reforms in energy, governance, and agriculture. CoalSETU Policy: Reforming Coal Linkage Allocation The …
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