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Context of the News The relevance of regional parties in Indian politics is being debated amid electoral setbacks, defections, organisational challenges and the growing influence of national parties. The debate has also intensified with discussions around One Nation, One Election (ONOE). Background India follows a multi-party political system, where both national and regional political forces […]

Context of the News Concerns have emerged over the transparency of the PM CARES Fund, as publicly available audited financial statements have reportedly not been made available after FY 2022-23. The issue has renewed debate over public accountability, audit, RTI coverage and parliamentary scrutiny of the Fund. Background The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief […]

Context of the News The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 amid Opposition protests and without a debate. The Bill seeks to replace the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 and establish a National Tribunals Commission (NTC) for appointments, administration and oversight of tribunals. The Bill comes against the backdrop of repeated Supreme Court interventions […]

Subject: Internal Security Context of the News The 13th edition of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 reported that global terrorism declined in 2025, with terrorism-related deaths falling by 28% and terrorist incidents declining by 22%. However, the report warns that terrorism is becoming more concentrated, digitally driven, decentralised, and adaptive, creating new security challenges […]

Context of the News The Prime Minister of India participated in the 52nd G7 Summit Outreach Session 2026 held at Évian, France. The summit was organized under the theme “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity.” The event provided India an important platform to: Background The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of […]

Context of the News The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, a major multinational air combat exercise hosted by Australia. The exercise will bring together air forces from over 19 countries and is considered one of the most significant military exercises in the Indo-Pacific region. Background Modern warfare increasingly requires […]

Context of the News The Tamil Nadu Government recently announced a full waiver of cooperative crop loans up to Rs 75,000 for farmers. However, this announcement came shortly after the state’s White Paper on Fiscal Management revealed a massive debt burden of Rs 13.18 lakh crore. The development has renewed the debate over whether farm […]

Context of the News A recent study published in the journal Science has, for the first time, mapped the global underground network of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) Fungi. Using Machine Learning and data from over 16,000 soil cores, researchers estimated that these fungal networks extend across approximately 110 quadrillion kilometres, highlighting their immense ecological and climate […]

Context of the News India has recorded a significant decline in Multidimensional Poverty, with nearly 25 crore people moving out of poverty between 2013-14 and 2022-23. The poverty rate declined from 29.17% to 11.28%, reflecting the impact of welfare schemes, digital governance reforms, infrastructure expansion, and targeted social interventions. Background What is Multidimensional Poverty? Multidimensional […]

Context of the News The issue of seafarer safety has gained attention after the death of three Indian seafarers aboard MT Settebello following a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. The incident highlights the growing risks faced by commercial shipping crews operating in conflict-prone maritime regions. Background Global maritime trade depends heavily on […]