Gujarat Allows Women to Work Night Shifts
Why in the News? The Gujarat Assembly passed the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2026, permitting women to work in night shifts in shops and commercial establishments, with safeguards […]
Supreme Court Stresses Fraternity in Public Life
Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India observed that political leaders and constitutional functionaries must uphold constitutional morality and foster fraternity, while hearing a petition seeking guidelines to […]
Jesse Jackson: Voice of Civil Rights Movement
Why in the News? Veteran American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84. A close associate of Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson was a pioneering […]
Iran Strait Closure Amid Nuclear Talks
Why in the News? Iran announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire military drills while engaging in indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva. […]
Government Weighs Social Media Curbs for Minors
Why in the News? The Union Government is considering age-based restrictions on social media access for users below 16 years by amending the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Ramakrishna Paramahansa
Why in the News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Ramakrishna Paramahansa on his birth anniversary, highlighting his message of universal brotherhood, spirituality, and ethical living, and describing […]
Building Robust Climate Governance for India
Syllabus: GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation , Conservation Why in the News ? India’s climate policy has entered a decisive phase amid rising heatwaves, floods, and cyclones, growing energy transition […]
INDIA’S EXPORTS RISE BUT TRADE DEFICIT WIDENS
Why in the News? Export Growth: India’s overall exports rose by 17% year-on-year to $80.45 billion in January 2026. Deficit Expansion: Faster growth in imports led to widening of the […]
NGT CLEARS GREAT NICOBAR PROJECT & SC REFERS DPDP ACT TO CONSTITUTION BENCH
Why in the News? NGT Clearance: National Green Tribunal (NGT) upheld environmental clearance for the ₹92,000 crore Great Nicobar mega project. Data Law Challenge: Supreme Court referred petitions challenging Section […]
UNION AGRICULTURE MINISTER LAUNCHES ‘BHARAT VISTAAR’ DIGITAL PLATFORM
Why in the News? Digital Launch: Union Agriculture Minister launched farmers’ digital companion ‘Bharat Vistaar’ to enhance technology-driven agricultural services. Rural Outreach: The initiative aims to extend the vision of […]