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Why in News? Recently, Kerala has reported a surge in Shigellosis (Bacillary Dysentery) cases across multiple districts, prompting health authorities to issue advisories on: The outbreak has raised concerns regarding waterborne diseases and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. About Shigellosis Shigellosis, also known as Bacillary Dysentery, is a highly infectious bacterial disease that affects […]

Context of the News Estonian government officials and technology industry leaders have expressed a strong interest in expanding cooperation with India in strategic sectors such as defence, cybersecurity, trade, digital governance, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The development highlights the growing importance of India-Estonia relations amid increasing global emphasis on digital transformation, cyber resilience, and technology-driven […]

Context of the News India’s agricultural sector has undergone a major transformation over the last 12 years, moving beyond traditional welfare support toward income security, market reforms, technology adoption, infrastructure development, and climate resilience. Flagship schemes such as PM-KISAN, PMFBY, e-NAM, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), PM-KUSUM, and MSP reforms have played a crucial role in […]

Context of the News India’s progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has come into focus after the National Statistical Office (NSO) 2025 Survey reported: These improvements have largely been driven by flagship initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission (NHM). Background What is Universal Health Coverage (UHC)? Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means […]

Context of the News The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry recently launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi to facilitate the implementation of the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA). The portal will function as a single digital interface for project submission, appraisal, evaluation, approval and real-time monitoring of industrial park projects under the scheme. […]

Context of the News The Supreme Court of India recently upheld a trial court’s order directing a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test in a long-running paternity dispute. The judgment revisits the delicate constitutional balance between: The ruling builds upon a series of Supreme Court judgments that have shaped India’s jurisprudence on paternity disputes and DNA testing. […]

Context of the News Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, speaking at The Week Education Conclave 2026, described the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as one of the most transformative reforms in India’s education sector and a defining achievement of the past decade. He highlighted how the policy has enabled students to pursue education based on […]

Context of the News The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding the death of four workers while cleaning a septic tank at a jewellery manufacturing unit in Surat district, Gujarat, on 7 June 2026. The workers reportedly entered the tank without proper safety equipment and succumbed […]

Context of the News The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), has launched RISA – Timeless Tribal, a premium brand dedicated to tribal textiles, embroideries and handicrafts. An exclusive RISA Store was also inaugurated at Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan, New Delhi, to promote tribal products in premium […]

Context of the News The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract worth ₹449 crore with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL), Bengaluru for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy. The contract was signed on 10 June 2026 under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, […]