E-Rupee Pilot Launched for Food Subsidy
Why in the News ? The Union government has launched a pilot in Puducherry to distribute food subsidy using the RBI’s e-rupee (CBDC). This marks the first instance of programming […]
T.K. Oommen: Architect of Modern Indian Sociology
Why in the News? Eminent sociologist T.K. Oommen, former President of the International Sociological Association (ISA) and Professor-Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), passed away at 88. He was widely […]
ARFID: Beyond Picky Eating to Disorder
Why in the News ? Growing awareness about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) highlights that extreme picky eating may signal a serious mental health condition, not stubbornness. Experts stress early […]
UN Launches First Carbon Credits Mechanism
Why in the News ? The United Nations has approved the first carbon credits under the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM), marking operationalisation of a global carbon market aligned with […]
Delhi HC Upholds Passport as Fundamental Liberty
Why in the News ? The Delhi High Court ruled that the right to hold a passport and travel abroad is an essential part of Article 21 (Right to Personal […]
SC Bars Gender Bias in Open Prisons
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that exclusion of female prisoners from Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) is unconstitutional and amounts to gender-based discrimination, directing States and […]
ANALYSING INDIA’S CYCLE OF DEPRIVATION AND AFFLUENCE
Syllabus: GS 2: Vulnerable section of the population including prisoners, women prisoners, and marginalized communities. Issues related to poverty and Hunger. Why in the News? Recent analysis using data […]
THE SHIFT OF CRITICAL MINERALS TO INDIA’S STRATEGIC CENTRE
Syllabus: GS 3: Energy and self reliance Infrastructure : Energy Why in the News? The latest Union Budget 2026 signals a decisive shift by placing critical minerals at the […]