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UPI: A DECADE OF INDIA’S DIGITAL PAYMENTS REVOLUTION Why in the News? The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed 10 years on 25 August 2026, marking a major milestone in India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). From 1.78 crore transactions in 2016-17, annual UPI transaction volume has risen to over 24,162 crore transactions in 2025-26, alongside rapid …
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 MoreIndia Strengthens Space Governance Through New Re-entry Rules Why in News ? India has introduced its first planned spacecraft re-entry guidelines through IN-SPACe, marking a shift from broad international space-sustainability principles towards enforceable domestic obligations. The rules seek to manage growing space-debris, safety, liability and environmental risks associated with increasing orbital activity. Rising Re-entry Risks …
Read MoreAI Moves From Reading Genomes Toward Designing Biology Why in the News ? A Stanford University–Arc Institute experiment demonstrated that AI models can generate complete bacteriophage genomes that scientists can synthesise and test. The development highlights opportunities for phage therapy and biomedical research, while raising significant biosecurity and AI-governance concerns. From Genome Reading to Biological …
Read MoreGovernment Restricts Cold Medicine Combinations for Young Children Why in the News ? The Health Ministry has restricted the manufacture, sale and distribution of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children below four years, citing potential safety risks and availability of safer alternatives. Government Restrictions and Safety Measures The …
Read MoreSC Defends MGNREGA’s Rights-Based Rural Employment Model Why in the News ? The Supreme Court described the repealed MGNREGA as a “salutary scheme” that was neither a freebie nor exploitation. The observation came while hearing a petition concerning delayed wages, minimum wages and the constitutional status of the rural right to work. SC’s Observations on …
Read MoreKeep UPI Free By Sharing Its Public Savings Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: E-Governance, Growth & Development, Inclusive Growth, IT & Computers, Infrastructure Why in the News ? The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 has amended Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, which had barred charges on BHIM-UPI …
Read MoreMISA Play Revives Emergency Debate on Artistic Freedom Why in the News ? A Malayalam play titled MISA, depicting the custodial torture of activist and artist Snehalatha Reddy during the 1975 Emergency, has triggered controversy in Kerala. Critics alleged obscenity, while its creators defended the production as an artistic portrayal of state repression and political …
Read MoreNFHS-6 Shows District-Level Gains and Emerging Challenges Why in the News ? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released provisional district-wise NFHS-2023-24 factsheets, revealing that improvements in child nutrition and women’s financial inclusion have spread across most districts, while rising obesity among women and declining institutional births remain significant concerns. District-Level Improvements in Health …
Read MoreMines Bill Rekindles Centre-State Federalism Debate Why in the News ? The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has reignited tensions between the Centre and States over taxation of mineral rights. States fear significant revenue losses, while the Centre argues that excessive levies increase mineral costs, fuel inflation and create uncertainty for …
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