CONTEXT OF THE NEWS The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to rename Kerala as “Keralam.”A Bill titled Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 will be introduced under Article 3 of the Constitution. This follows a 2024 Resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly requesting the change. BACKGROUND Renaming of States is not new in […]
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Why in News The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – December 2025 has been released, drawing attention because it shows a consistent labour-market recovery in India. Key indicators such as the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) have reached their highest levels of the year, while the unemployment rate remains broadly […]
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Why in News? The Lancet released a report titled “A Citizen-Centred Health System for India”, presenting a roadmap for achieving citizen-centred Universal Health Coverage (UHC), in alignment with Viksit Bharat @2047.It argues that as the WHO faces financial stress and the US retreats from global health leadership, India holds a strategic opportunity to reform domestic […]
More Details Why in News?The Lancet released a report titled “A Citizen-Centred Health System for India”, presenting a roadmap for achieving citizen-centred Universal Health Coverage (UHC), in alignment with Viksit Bharat @2047.It argues that as the WHO faces financial stress and the US retreats from global health leadership, India holds a strategic opportunity to reform domestic health […]
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Why in News? The Lancet released a report titled “A Citizen-Centred Health System for India”, presenting a roadmap for achieving citizen-centred Universal Health Coverage (UHC), in alignment with Viksit Bharat @2047.It argues that as the WHO faces financial stress and the US retreats from global health leadership, India holds a strategic opportunity to reform domestic […]
More Details Why in News? The Lancet released a report titled “A Citizen-Centred Health System for India”, presenting a roadmap for achieving citizen-centred Universal Health Coverage (UHC), in alignment with Viksit Bharat @2047.It argues that as the WHO faces financial stress and the US retreats from global health leadership, India holds a strategic opportunity to reform domestic […]
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Why in News? Groundwater remains the backbone of India’s water security, supporting agricultural production and drinking water needs. However, unsustainable extraction, declining quality, and climate-induced stresses have pushed aquifers to a critical stage, necessitating integrated, sustainable management. Summary Key Facts Regarding Groundwater in India About Groundwater Groundwater Dependency in India Status of India’s Groundwater Governance […]
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Why in News? A sharp increase in borrowing by Indian States is complicating the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) ability to bring down interest rates. Despite repo rate cuts, Central government bond yields remain high because heavy State-level debt issuance is distorting the bond market and weakening monetary policy transmission. Key Facts About Bond Yield […]
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Why in News? On January 12, 2026, ISRO suffered a major setback when the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission failed to reach its intended orbit. While the first and second stages of the PSLV performed nominally, an anomaly in the third stage caused the mission to deviate from its trajectory. This failure is particularly concerning because the previous […]
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Why in News? The President of the UAE paid an official visit to India amid shifting Gulf geopolitics. The visit produced wide-ranging agreements in trade, defence, technology, energy, nuclear cooperation, and digital infrastructure—strengthening India’s ties with an increasingly influential Middle Eastern power. Key Outcomes of the Visit 1. Trade & Economic Engagement 2. Energy & […]
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