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21Jul 2026

SMILE Scheme Expands Beggars Rehab in India

SMILE Scheme Expands Rehabilitation For Beggars Across India Nationwide Why in the News ? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced that the SMILE Scheme has rehabilitated over 10,200 persons engaged in begging across 216 cities. The scheme aims to expand to 295 cities by 2030-31, promoting a Begging-Free India through rehabilitation and sustainable …

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20Jul 2026

India’s Research Leap: Funds, Talent, Opportunity

INDIA NOW HAS THE FUNDS, THE TALENT AND THE OPENING FOR A RESEARCH LEAP Syllabus: GS 3:   Research & Innovation. Science & Technology. Why in the News? Amid growing geopolitical uncertainties, technology export controls, and the need for strategic self-reliance, India is accelerating investments in Research and Development (R&D) through the Anusandhan National Research …

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20Jul 2026

CDSCO Approves Wegovy for MASH Fatty Liver Disease

CDSCO APPROVES WEGOVY FOR TREATMENT OF MASH (FATTY LIVER DISEASE) Why in the News? Regulatory Approval: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4 mg) for the treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) in adults, reflecting India’s participation in global pharmaceutical strategic competition. First-of-Its-Kind Therapy: It is the first injectable GLP-1 …

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18Jul 2026

130th Constitution Amendment Bill 2025 Explained

130TH CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL, 2025 (REMOVAL OF ‘TAINTED’ MINISTERS) Why in the News? Legislative Delay: The Union Government has reportedly deferred the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks the removal of ministers arrested for serious offences, prioritising the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills in the Monsoon Session. Parliamentary Review: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) …

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18Jul 2026

Kudankulam Cyber Breach: Critical Infrastructure Risks

Kudankulam Cyber Breach Highlights Critical Infrastructure Security Challenges Why in the News ? A reported cybersecurity breach involving data related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) has raised concerns about the protection of India’s critical infrastructure amid growing strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific strategy region. Although NPCIL confirmed that no reactor or nuclear safety …

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18Jul 2026

US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Foodborne Surge Explained

United States Reports Major Cyclosporiasis Foodborne Disease Outbreak Why in the News ? The United States has reported a major outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with over 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 States. The outbreak has renewed global attention on foodborne diseases, food safety practices, surveillance of parasitic infections, and the importance of diplomatic engagement in international …

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18Jul 2026

India’s Parliament Must Not Stage Its Cadaver Synod

INDIA’S PARLIAMENT MUST NOT STAGE ITS CADAVER SYNOD Syllabus: GS 2:   Parliament and State legislature. Functions of Executive and Legislature. Why in the News? With Parliament expected to consider the Judges Inquiry Committee’s report on former Justice Yashwant Varma, constitutional questions have emerged regarding whether impeachment proceedings can continue after a judge has resigned …

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18Jul 2026

Delayed Justice Must Not Hold India Back

DELAYED JUSTICE DELIVERY MUSTN’T HOLD INDIA BACK Syllabus: GS 2: Separation of Power Judicial Review Judiciary Why in the News? India continues to face an unprecedented judicial backlog, with over 56 million pending cases across courts according to the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) 2025. The growing pendency has reignited concerns over access to justice, …

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16Jul 2026

Kudankulam Data Leak Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm

Kudankulam Data Leak Raises Critical Cybersecurity Concerns Why in the News ? A reported cyber breach involving a contractor’s server has exposed thousands of engineering-related files linked to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP). While NPCIL has clarified that no nuclear safety systems were compromised, the incident has renewed concerns over cybersecurity of critical infrastructure …

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16Jul 2026

Seafarer-First Initiative Launched for Maritime Safety

Government Launches Seafarer-First Initiative For Maritime Safety Why in News ? The Union Government has launched the ‘Seafarer-First’ initiative to safeguard Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman following recent attacks on merchant vessels that resulted in casualties and injuries among Indian crew members, reinforcing India’s commitment to …

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