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FCNR(B) Deposits Strengthen India’s External Financial Stability Framework Why in the News ? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revived the FCNR(B) concessional swap window to attract foreign currency deposits from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The initiative aims to strengthen foreign exchange reserves, support the Indian rupee, and enhance resilience amid global economic uncertainty, offering …
Read MoreINTERNET SHUTDOWNS IN INDIA: LEGAL FRAMEWORK, CONSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARDS AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Syllabus: GS – 3 – Internet , Communication in India Why in the News? : The article examines the legal and constitutional framework governing internet shutdowns in India, particularly in the context of the Delhi internet suspension during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest. It highlights …
Read MoreIndia Must Secure Bab-el-Mandeb Through Maritime Leadership Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their Mandate, Security Challenges & their Management in Border AreasInfrastructure Why in the News ? Rising tensions in West Asia have shifted global attention from the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, …
Read MoreFROM 1991, THREE FOREIGN POLICY LESSONS FOR MANAGING DISRUPTION OF CERTAINTIES Syllabus: GS 3: Effects of liberalisation on the economy. Economic reforms. Why in the News? The continuing Russia–Ukraine War, renewed instability in the Middle East, and disruptions in global energy supply chains have revived comparisons with the geopolitical crises of 1990–91. The article …
Read MoreKudankulam 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 …
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