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INDIA BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY TO COMMERCIALLY PRODUCE BIO-BITUMEN Why in the News? Global first: India has become the first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction, marking a significant step in environmental clearances for infrastructure projects. Official announcement: The achievement was announced by Nitin Gadkari at the CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony in New Delhi, …
Read MoreKARNATAKA OBJECTS TO KERALA’S MALAYALAM BHASHA BILL, 2025 Why in the News? Inter-State dispute: Karnataka has termed Kerala’s Malayalam Bhasha Bill, 2025 as unconstitutional, raising concerns about environmental clearances and ex post facto approvals. Governor’s intervention: A Karnataka delegation urged Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Kerala, to reject the Bill, citing potential violations of the …
Read MoreDELHI 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 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 MoreRIGHT TO DISCONNECT IN DIGITAL ECONOMY Syllabus: GS-2: ● India and its neighbourhood relations ● Bilateral relations Why in the News? India is witnessing rising concerns over excessive working hours, burnout, and mental health crises in an always-on digital economy. A proposed Private Member’s Bill seeks to legally recognise the right to disconnect, aiming to …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Citizen Role in Air Pollution Why in the News? The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the persistent poor AQI in Delhi, observing that citizens suffering from air pollution also indirectly contribute to it. The Court questioned conflicting expert reports and sought urgent, issue-wise solutions from authorities, emphasizing the need for a …
Read More2nd January 2026: Current Affairs Summary 1. DRDO Foundation Day – A Tribute to Indigenous Defence Technologies The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated its Foundation Day on 1st January 2026, marking the organization’s dedication to promoting self-reliance in India’s defense sector. Established in 1958 under the Ministry of Defence, DRDO has been instrumental …
Read MoreE-Bill Platform Digitises Fertiliser Subsidy Governance Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has launched an E-Bill System to digitally process fertiliser subsidies worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, auditability, and reduce fraud and delays in subsidy disbursement. This system could potentially be extended to manage environmental …
Read MoreInflation Fury Fuels Widespread Protests Across Iran Why in the News? Iran is witnessing nationwide protests for the third consecutive day due to soaring inflation and currency collapse, prompting government outreach, leadership changes in the central bank, and attracting international attention, including reactions from the US and Israel. These events highlight the need for robust …
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