RUSSIA’S SHARE IN INDIA’S OIL IMPORTS FALLS TO NEW LOW
Why in the News? Import Shift: Russia’s share in India’s crude oil imports fell below 20% in January 2026, lowest since December 2022. West Asia Rise: India increased sourcing from […]
RETHINKING TAX SEARCHES FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
Syllabus: GS 3: Taxation Income tax act Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s hearing in Vishwaprasad Alva vs Union of India (2026) has reopened debate on the constitutional validity […]
UGC REFORM DEBATE, FAULTLINES IN POLITICS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
Why in the News? Recent debates over regulatory changes proposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) have sparked political controversy. The higher judiciary has put the reforms in abeyance. Media […]
Hormuz Tensions Test India’s Energy Security
Why in the News ? Escalating conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. While India has short-term […]
Delhi Studies Odisha Model for Solar Policy
Why in the News ? The Delhi government is examining Odisha’s Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to frame a new solar power policy […]
Supreme Court Ruling on Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment addressing the controversial practice of granting retrospective environmental clearances to projects that commenced without proper approvals. The […]
Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates After Khamenei’s Death
Why in the News ? Following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the U.S.–Israeli strikes, Iran launched missile attacks across Israel and Gulf countries hosting U.S. forces. […]
Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana Launched by President
Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu is launching the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, an expanded version of the Ladli Scheme, aimed at enhancing financial support for girl children. […]
Leveraging AI Anxiety for Atmanirbhar India
Syllabus: GS-3:Robotics , Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Innovations & Discoveries, IT & Computers GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The growing global race in Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]
Sixteenth Finance Commission Analysis
Syllabus GS 3: Indian Economy Why in the News? Recently, the Sixteenth Finance Commission’s recommendations on tax devolution, grants, and fiscal transfers have triggered debate over federal balance, State finances, […]