New Rural Employment Act Faces Delay in Implementation
Why in the News ? The Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 is yet to be implemented as the Union Rural Development Ministry continues […]
West Asia Conflict Triggers Panic Selling by Aqua Farmers
Why in the News ? Rumours of shipping disruptions due to the Israel–Iran conflict have led to panic selling of shrimp and seafood by aquaculture farmers in Andhra Pradesh. Farmers […]
Indian Railways Launches SHINE App for Women Safety
Why in the News ? The Indian Railways has introduced the SHINE (Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment) app to enable women employees to report workplace harassment digitally. The initiative […]
Andhra Pradesh Shifts From Population Control to Management
Why in the News ? The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a Draft Population Management Policy aimed at addressing the State’s declining fertility rate and ageing population. The policy shifts […]
US Supreme Court Limits Presidential Powers on Tariffs
Why in the News ? The U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), ruling that tariff powers lie […]
Finance Commission Grants to Cities Remain Critically Limited
Why in the News ? Debate has emerged over the 16th Finance Commission’s recommendations on urban local body (ULB) funding, as transfers to cities remain extremely low despite urban centres […]
Renewed Canada-India Economic Partnership Signals Strategic Cooperation
Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Diaspora, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in the News ? Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney recently visited India (February 27–March 2, 2026), meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, […]
HPV VACCINE MUST BE ONLY ONE PIECE OF THE CERVICAL CANCER STRATEGY
Syllabus: GS 2: Issues related to Social Sector – Health GS 1: Science and technology and its application Why in the News? India recently launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) […]