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Minimum Support Price

Union Government Announces Significant MSP Hike for Rabi Crops Ahead of 2025-26 Season

GS Paper 2 – Agriculture, Government Policies and Interventions Context: The Union Government has recently declared the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season. A significant highlight of this announcement is the increase in the MSP for wheat by ₹150 per quintal, raising it to ₹2,425 per quintal, reflecting […]

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Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Supreme Court Upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act: Granting Citizenship to Assam Migrants Post-Assam Accord

Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has delivered a historic judgment, upholding the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. This section, which was introduced after the Assam Accord of 1985, allows for the granting of Indian citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam between January 1, 1966, and March

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food security and hunger

Towards a Hunger-Free India: Ensuring Food Security for All

GS Paper 1: Social Issues GS Paper 2: Issues Relating to poverty and hunger GS Paper 3: Agricultural Resources This article, inspired by “A food-sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too” from The Hindu (October 16, 2024), addresses the global challenge of food insecurity and malnutrition, emphasising the growing issues of rising costs, conflict, and

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Abetment of Suicide

Legal Interpretation and Prevention: Understanding the Offence of ‘Abetment of Suicide’

GS Paper 1: Social Issues, Population and Associated issues GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court has provided clarity on the legal interpretation of the crime of ‘abetment of suicide,’ establishing specific guidelines for determining culpability in such cases. What is the Abetment of Suicide? Legal Framework:

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PM GatiShakti

3 Years of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan: A Comprehensive Review

GS Paper 3: Indian Economy, Mobilisation of Resources, Employment, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? Recently, the Prime Minister celebrated the successful completion of three years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, emphasizing its transformative impact on India’s infrastructure. The Prime Minister highlighted how GatiShakti has improved multimodal connectivity, enhanced efficiency in logistics, and

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Greenwashing

Greenwashing Guidelines: New Rules to Prevent Misleading Environmental Claims

GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions GS Paper 3: Environment Why Greenwashing in the News? The Indian government has introduced new guidelines aimed at curbing false and misleading claims about the environmental benefits of products. Issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), these guidelines require companies to provide scientific evidence to back up

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ITU

PM Modi Calls for a Global Digital Framework to Ensure Ethical Use of Technology

Event Overview: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 and the 8th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He urged for a Global Digital Framework to Ensure Ethical Use of Technology (ITU). Both events highlight the growing importance of telecommunication and digital technology

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Wayanad’s New X-band Radar : A Comprehensive Overview

GS Paper 3: Science and Technology, Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology, Awareness in the field of IT, space, Disaster and disaster management Contents of Today’s Article: Definition and Functionality of Radar X-band Radar: Features and Significance Overview of India’s Radar Technology Conclusion Context: Following the catastrophic

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Sati System

Indian History: Reforms in the Sati System

Key Tags: GS Paper – 1 Important Personalities Social Empowerment Issues Related to Women Preliminary Focus: Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 The practice of Sati, historical references including Bhanugupta, Eran Pillar Inscription, and notable figures such as Akbar, Guru Amar Das, and William Bentinck Issues related to infanticide and significant legislative measures like the

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Right to Information

Strengthening India’s Right to Information: Challenges and the Way Forward

This editorial draws on the article “Scuttling people’s right to information” from The Hindu, published on October 14, 2024. It highlights the systematic weakening of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, primarily through government inaction, biased appointments, and recent legal amendments. The editorial stresses the importance of addressing these challenges to maintain transparency and accountability

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