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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 …
Read MoreEXPANDED DEFINITION OF ACID ATTACK VICTIMS UNDER RPWD ACT Why in the News? Legal Amendment: The Union Government informed the Supreme Court that it has amended the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 to include victims of forcible acid ingestion within the definition of “acid attack victim.” Enhanced Protection: The amendment gives retrospective …
Read MorePOPULATION SPECTRES DO HARM. MANAGING DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE IS THE CHALLENGE Syllabus: GS 1: Population and associated issues. GS2: Human resource. Why in the News? Growing debates over declining fertility, ageing populations, and population redistribution have renewed discussions on India’s demographic future. The article argues that instead of alarmist narratives about population explosion or population collapse, …
Read MoreBEYOND CHILDCARE, FOUR OTHER BARRIERS Syllabus: GS 3: Employment, Growth & Development Skill development. Human resources. Why in the News? The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) report highlights a significant rise in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) and women-led enterprises in India’s million-plus cities. However, persistent structural barriers continue to limit women’s economic participation …
Read MoreMADHYA PRADESH RECONSTITUTES WAQF BOARD UNDER WAQF (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025 Why in the News? First State: Madhya Pradesh has become the first State to reconstitute its State Waqf Board under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, implementing new voting qualifications and membership criteria for board representation. Legal Challenge: Congress MLA Arif Masood has announced that he …
Read MoreIndia Citizenship Debate Syllabus GS 2: Government Interventions Why in the News? Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that an Indian passport is only a travel document, raising fresh debate about citizenship proof during electoral roll revision and legal developments. Introduction Citizenship defines the legal relationship between an individual and the State. It provides …
Read MoreAIR POLLUTION PLAN NEEDS POLITICAL WILL, NOT AN EYE ON THE ELECTION CYCLE Syllabus: GS2: Issues related to development and management of social sector Health Why in the News? The Delhi Government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 seeks to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility by phasing out registrations of conventional vehicles. While the initiative …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT REJECTS PLEA AGAINST CASTE ENUMERATION IN CENSUS 2027 Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea opposing caste enumeration in Census 2027, upholding the regulatory framework for demographic data collection similar to basel 3 standards for comprehensive information gathering. Policy Matter: The Court observed that determining caste …
Read MoreAtmanirbharta Imperative Amid Weaponisation of Global Interdependence Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Bilateral Groupings & Agreements GS Paper – 3 Mobilization of Resources Employment Why in the News ? Growing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the weaponisation of trade, finance, and energy by major powers, …
Read MoreSUPPORT FOR MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ENTERPRISE (SMILE) SCHEME Why in the News? Scheme Update: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment provided status update on implementation of the SMILE Scheme and its rehabilitation outcomes, drawing parallels with environmental clearance processes. Data Disclosure: Government reported identification and rehabilitation figures under the Beggary sub-scheme and status …
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