ASHA and Anganwadi Workers and the Crisis of India Welfare State The ongoing protests by ASHA and anganwadi workers in West Bengal demanding a monthly wage of ₹15,000 are not merely an episodic labour agitation. They represent a deeper structural failure of the Indian welfare state to reconcile its expanding social policy ambitions with the […]
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India Malaria Transition Malaria elimination has re-entered the policy spotlight as India advances steadily towards its national target of ending indigenous malaria transmission. Under the National Framework for Malaria Elimination (NFME) 2016–2030, India has set an ambitious goal of eliminating malaria nationwide by 2030, with an interim milestone of achieving zero indigenous transmission across the
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Traditional Halwa Ceremony Before Union Budget General Studies Paper II: Government Budgeting Why in News? Recently, the traditional Halwa Ceremony was held at the Finance Ministry’s North Block, marking the final stage of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27 ahead of its presentation on February 1, 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the ritual, which
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Japan Returns Last Two Giant Pandas to China General Studies Paper II: Conservation, Wildlife Protection, Bilateral Agreements Why in News? Recently, on January 27, 2026, Japan returned its last two giant pandas to China. This historic repatriation from Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo leaves Japan without any giant pandas for the first time since 1972, signaling a
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India-EU Free Trade Agreement General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, International Treaties & Agreements Why in News? India and the European Union have finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement after nearly 18 years of negotiations, aiming to cut or eliminate tariffs on traded goods and expand services and investment ties, strengthening economic integration
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Government Calls All-Party Meet Before Budget Session General Studies Paper II: Parliament, Indian Constitution Why in News? The central government has convened an all-party meeting on January 27 ahead of the Parliament’s upcoming Budget Session, scheduled to begin on 28 January 2026. The meeting was chaired by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. All floor
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Supreme Court Petition on UGC New Rules General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Education Why in News? Recently, the University Grants Commission’s newly notified Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 to curb caste discrimination in higher education have sparked controversy. A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the
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Anna Chakra Finalised for Franz Edelman Award 2026 General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Food Security Why in News? Recently, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) initiative “Anna Chakra” has been selected as one of six global finalists for the prestigious 2026 Franz Edelman Award. The DFPD initiative stands as the
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Supreme Court Judge Questions Collegium Over Transfer Move General Studies Paper II: Judiciary, Indian Constitution Why in News? Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan publicly questioned the Collegium’s decision to alter a High Court judge’s transfer following a Central Government request, warning this undermines judicial independence and could weaken the judiciary’s autonomy. Highlights of Supreme
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India Big Cities Facing Water Crisis General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development Why in News? According to a recent UN report, half of the world’s 100 largest cities, including major Indian cities like Delhi, face high water stress due to climate change and mismanagement, pushing urban centres toward severe
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