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[5th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s Tax Journey

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions? Linkage: The GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 was meant to assure states of revenue stability post-GST rollout, but COVID-19 strained the fund,… Continue reading [5th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s Tax Journey

Should Commercial speech on digital platform be regulated

Introduction On August 25, 2025, the Supreme Court of India asked the Union government to frame guidelines for regulating social media content, noting that influencers often commercialise speech in ways that offend vulnerable groups. The case arose from derogatory remarks made by comedians about persons with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. While well-intentioned, the order has raised… Continue reading Should Commercial speech on digital platform be regulated

In news: Strait of Malacca

Why in the News? Singapore’s PM has acknowledged India’s intent to join the Malacca Straits Patrol (currently undertaken by Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore). About Strait of Malacca: Location: Narrow waterway in Southeast Asia, between the Malay Peninsula (northeast) and Sumatra, Indonesia (southwest). Length & Width: Extends about 800–900 km; width varies from 65 km… Continue reading In news: Strait of Malacca

Centre approves creation of ‘Environment Auditors’

Why in the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced the Environment Audit Rules, 2025, creating an independent class of Environment Auditors. Who are the Environment Auditors? Overview: Independent, certified professionals comparable to Chartered Accountants, but for environmental compliance. Accreditation: Certification and registration granted by the Environment Audit Designated Agency… Continue reading Centre approves creation of ‘Environment Auditors’

What is Free Movement Regime (FMR)?

Why in the News? Ahead of PM Modi’s Manipur visit, United Naga Council (UNC) has announced a trade embargo from against the India–Myanmar border fence and the suspension of the Free Movement Regime (FMR). About the Free Movement Regime (FMR): Overview: Introduced in the 1970s, FMR allowed residents within 16 km of the India–Myanmar border… Continue reading What is Free Movement Regime (FMR)?

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction

Introduction India’s maritime laws, some over a century old, were recently overhauled through the Ports Bill, Merchant Shipping Act, Coastal Shipping Act, and Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill (2025). The reforms aim to modernise governance, boost ease of doing business, and enhance India’s maritime role. Yet, concerns remain over centralisation, weakened ownership safeguards, excessive… Continue reading India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction

[pib] Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)

Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently organized a national workshop on the e-SAKSHI web portal and mobile app for the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). About MPLADS: Overview: A Central Sector Scheme, launched in 1993, to empower MPs to recommend developmental works in their constituencies,… Continue reading [pib] Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)

[pib] Coconut Development Board (CDB)

Why in the News? The World Coconut Day (2nd September) was recently celebrated by the Coconut Development Board (CDB). About Coconut Development Board (CDB): Establishment: Created on 12 January 1981; statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Headquarters & Offices: HQ at Kochi, Kerala; regional offices in Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, and Patna.… Continue reading [pib] Coconut Development Board (CDB)

Foreigners Tribunal (FT) can issue Arrest Warrants

Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry empowered Foreigners Tribunals (FTs), especially in Assam, to detain suspected illegal immigrants in designated camps, a power earlier exercised only through executive orders. About Foreigners Tribunal (FT): Nature: Quasi-judicial bodies constituted under the Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 1964, framed under the Foreigners Act, 1946. Purpose: Decide whether a… Continue reading Foreigners Tribunal (FT) can issue Arrest Warrants

[3rd September 2025] India needs more women judges in the Supreme Court

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021] Disucss the desirability of greater representation to women in higher judiciary to ensure equity and inclusiveness. Linkage: The acute gender imbalance in the Supreme Court, with only 11 women judges since 1950, directly reflects the inequity in higher judiciary appointments. Greater representation of women is not only about fairness but also… Continue reading [3rd September 2025] India needs more women judges in the Supreme Court

Decoding the SC order on regulatory assets

Introduction India’s electricity sector faces a chronic mismatch between the cost of supply and the revenue collected, leaving distribution companies (DISCOMs) financially stressed. To bridge this gap, regulatory assets, unrecovered costs deferred for future recovery, have become common. The Supreme Court has now ordered DISCOMs and regulators to clear these within strict timelines and capped… Continue reading Decoding the SC order on regulatory assets

Unmistakable shift (India signalled a change in foreign policy stance at SCO Summit)

Introduction India’s foreign policy has historically oscillated between balancing great power politics and safeguarding its strategic autonomy. The 2025 SCO Summit in China witnessed a landmark moment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first bilateral engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping since the 2020 military standoff. The visit not only revived dormant dialogues but also underscored India’s… Continue reading Unmistakable shift (India signalled a change in foreign policy stance at SCO Summit)

[pib] PRATUSH Mission

Why in the News? Raman Research Institute (RRI) has devised the Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen (PRATUSH) Telescope to study the “Cosmic Dawn” by detecting radio signals from neutral hydrogen gas. About the PRATUSH Mission: Developer: Designed by the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of… Continue reading [pib] PRATUSH Mission

Vikram 32-Bit Processor

Why in the News? Union Minister for Electronics & IT has presented PM with a memento containing the first ‘Made in India’ Vikram 32-bit Launch Vehicle Grade Processor (VIKRAM3201). About Vikram 32-bit Processor (VIKRAM3201): Overview: India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit space-grade microprocessor, developed by VSSC–ISRO with Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh. Lineage: Successor of 16-bit VIKRAM1601… Continue reading Vikram 32-Bit Processor

Recusal of Judges

Why in the News? A Madhya Pradesh High Court judge has recused himself from hearing a petition in an alleged illegal mining case, saying that a MLA had “attempted to call him” to have a discussion regarding the matter. About Recusal: Overview: Recusal is the act of a judge or official abstaining from a case… Continue reading Recusal of Judges

In news: Sudan’s Darfur Region

Why in the News? A landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur region reportedly wiped out a village, killing an estimated 1,000 people. About Darfur Region: Location & Size: Western Sudan; borders Chad, Libya, CAR; spans about 493,000 sq. km (nearly France-sized). Geography: Predominantly arid/semi-arid; desert north, fertile south. Highly vulnerable to drought, desertification, and climate change.… Continue reading In news: Sudan’s Darfur Region

[2nd September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The rise and risks of health insurance in India

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2023] Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this has been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth? Linkage: The expansion of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and State Health Insurance Programmes (SHIPs) shows rising public… Continue reading [2nd September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The rise and risks of health insurance in India

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