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CENSUS DUTY: BALANCING STATE POWERS AND CITIZENS’ RIGHTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Rule Amendment: The Centre amended the Census Rules, 1990, explicitly including teachers from private unaided schools and employees of private establishments among those who may be appointed as Census enumerators. Legal Debate: The amendment has renewed questions about the government’s power to …
Read MoreIn the Iran War, No Clarity on What a Win Might Look Like Syllabus: GS – 2 – Iran-Israel issues , Gulf crisis Focus : The Iran war highlights the limitations of military superiority when strategic objectives and termination conditions remain unclear. Iran’s asymmetric capabilities, US ammunition constraints, economic coercion and the risks surrounding the …
Read MoreASHOKE SEN BECOMES FIRST INDIAN TO RECEIVE OSKAR KLEIN MEDAL WHY IN THE NEWS ? Major Recognition: Renowned Indian theoretical physicist Professor Ashoke Sen has received the Oskar Klein Medal for 2026, becoming the first Indian physicist to receive this honour. Scientific Contributions: The award recognises his pioneering work in string theory, black hole entropy …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT UPHOLDS VOTERS’ RIGHT TO PROSECUTE CANDIDATES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled that private citizens can file criminal complaints against election candidates for submitting false information or concealing details in nomination affidavits. Key Provision: The judgment interprets Section 125A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT WITHDRAWS BLANKET RULE ON DEATH PENALTY REPORTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Decision: A three-judge Supreme Court bench withdrew its earlier blanket direction requiring courts to obtain reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances in every death-penalty case. NALSA Plea: The decision followed a clarification plea by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) …
Read MoreRATION CARD LINKAGE RAISES CONCERNS OVER AYUSHMAN BHARAT WHY IN THE NEWS ? Official Concern: The Department of Food and Public Distribution has flagged the use of ration cards to identify families under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Key Issue: Making ration cards practically compulsory could exclude eligible beneficiaries who do not …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT EXPANDS WETLAND DEMARCATION TO ALL WATER BODIES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Directive: On October 12, 2026, the Supreme Court expanded the scope of wetland identification and demarcation to cover all water bodies across India. State Accountability: States and Union Territories must submit affidavits within four weeks detailing physical verification and demarcation. …
Read MoreNATO PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS UKRAINE’S DEFENCE PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Development: On October 23, 2026, NATO announced Ukraine’s inclusion in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s Security Cooperation Support Partnership. New Opportunities: The initiative enables Ukrainian defence companies to access NATO procurement contracts and benefit from the agency’s technical expertise. Strategic Significance: …
Read MoreACCEPT AGENCY, FIGHT COERCION: PROTECTING SEX WORKERS’ RIGHTS Syllabus: GS-2: Judgements & Cases WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court has directed magistrates to conduct a mandatory threshold inquiry during anti-trafficking operations to distinguish voluntary adult sex work from trafficking and coercion. Consent Matters: The directive emphasises an adult woman’s consent, autonomy …
Read MoreTHIS ISN’T THE UN WE NEED Why in the News? On the occasion of the UN’s 81st anniversary, former Indian envoy to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, examined the organisation’s declining effectiveness and the role of member states in its shortcomings. Despite ongoing wars, disregard by powerful countries and delays in institutional reforms, public opinion surveys …
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