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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on DPDP Act Challenge

Why in the News? The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Union Government on a petition challenging certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, alleging excessive executive control and violation of constitutional rights. About the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Objective To regulate processing of digital personal data. To… Continue reading Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on DPDP Act Challenge

[18th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: The new world disorder, from rules to might

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2019] “The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order”. Elaborate. Linkage: The question directly examines India’s transition within the evolving global order, mirroring the article’s theme of shifting from a rules-based to… Continue reading [18th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: The new world disorder, from rules to might

The 1946 Royal Navy revolt: solidarity amid sharpening polarisation

Why in the News? The 80th anniversary of the 1946 Royal Indian Navy (RIN) revolt has revived debate on its scale, character, and constitutional significance. Often reduced to a “mutiny,” the uprising was in fact a mass anti-colonial mobilisation cutting across religious and class lines. The episode raises deeper questions about colonial governance failure, military… Continue reading The 1946 Royal Navy revolt: solidarity amid sharpening polarisation

India and France upgrade their ties to strategic partnership

Why in the News? India and France have upgraded their ties to “Special Global Strategic Partnership” during high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai in February 2026. The development is significant because it marks a qualitative shift from defence buyer-seller relations toward co-development, co-production, and technology transfer. What is… Continue reading India and France upgrade their ties to strategic partnership

Ramdev’s Personality Rights Plea before Delhi High Court

Why in the News? Yoga guru Ramdev approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights against parody accounts, memes and alleged unauthorised digital identities on social media platforms. The Court orally observed that public figures cannot be overly sensitive to satire or commentary. What are Personality Rights? Personality rights refer to a… Continue reading Ramdev’s Personality Rights Plea before Delhi High Court

India’s First Private Helicopter Assembly Line at Vemagal

Why in the News? India’s first private sector helicopter Final Assembly Line was inaugurated at Vemagal, Kolar district, Karnataka to manufacture Airbus H125 helicopters through a partnership between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus. Key Entities Involved Tata Advanced Systems Limited Airbus France Hindustan Aeronautics Limited About the Facility Location: Vemagal, Kolar district, Karnataka Type: Private… Continue reading India’s First Private Helicopter Assembly Line at Vemagal

Supreme Court on Fraternity & Public Speech by Constitutional Functionaries

Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India orally observed that political leaders and holders of high public office must foster fraternity and adhere to constitutional morality while hearing a petition alleging stigmatizing and discriminatory public statements by Chief Ministers and senior officials. Constitutional Provisions Involved Preamble: Secures Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Article… Continue reading Supreme Court on Fraternity & Public Speech by Constitutional Functionaries

[17th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: India’s federalism is need of a structural reset

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2024] What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-Stare relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism. Linkage: This question directly examines contemporary shifts in Centre-State dynamics, aligning with the structural reset debate. It enables… Continue reading [17th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: India’s federalism is need of a structural reset

The cost of controls on the fertiliser industry

Why in the News? The Uttar Pradesh government has prohibited urea manufacturers and suppliers from selling “gair-anudaanit” (non-subsidised) fertilisers in the state. The order affects cooperative, public, and private firms. The action follows allegations of “tagging,” wherein farmers were allegedly compelled to purchase non-subsidised products along with subsidised fertilisers. However, the non-subsidised segment constitutes only… Continue reading The cost of controls on the fertiliser industry

A seperate classification for denotified tribes

Why in the News? The issue is in the news because the Union Government has assured that Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes will be enumerated in the 2027 Census, raising fresh demands for a separate constitutional classification. Community leaders argue that despite past commissions and welfare schemes, these groups remain undercounted, under-recognised, and excluded from… Continue reading A seperate classification for denotified tribes

District Cooling as a Climate and Urban Solution for India

Why in the News? With rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves and increasing air conditioner use, experts are advocating district cooling systems as an energy efficient solution aligned with India’s climate and urban planning goals. What is District Cooling? A centralised cooling system that supplies chilled water from one large plant to multiple buildings through insulated underground… Continue reading District Cooling as a Climate and Urban Solution for India

Japan’s Lake Suwa and the Disappearing “God’s Crossing”

Why in the News? The traditional ice ridge phenomenon called “God’s Crossing” (Miwatari) on Lake Suwa in Japan has failed to appear for the seventh consecutive year, highlighting long term warming trends linked to climate change. Where is Lake Suwa? Located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan Associated with the Shinto shrine Yatsurugi Shrine One of Japan’s… Continue reading Japan’s Lake Suwa and the Disappearing “God’s Crossing”

DPDP Act vs RTI Act: SC Refers Challenge to Constitution Bench

Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has agreed to refer to a Constitution Bench petitions challenging Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, which allegedly restricts disclosure of personal information under the Right to Information Act 2005. Core Issue Petitioners argue that: Section 44(3) creates a blanket prohibition on… Continue reading DPDP Act vs RTI Act: SC Refers Challenge to Constitution Bench

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