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Why in News? The 10th meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council was recently held under the theme “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047″. It focused on boosting cooperative federalism as a key strategy for India’s long-term development. The meeting witnessed discussions on state-specific demands, economic reforms, security preparedness, and sustainable growth goals. Key Concepts Explained […]

Why in NEWS To address long-standing demands from Ladakh’s people for land protection, job reservations, language recognition, and political autonomy, the Centre has issued regulations under Article 240 of the Constitution—without granting the Sixth Schedule status that many groups have been demanding. Key Terms & Concepts Key Term Definition Article 240 Empowers the President to […]

Why in NEWS? Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sikkim on the 50th anniversary of its merger with the Indian Union, officially marking its recognition as the 22nd state of India on 16th May 1975. The occasion commemorates the transition of Sikkim from a monarchy to a democratic state within the Indian Republic. Key Terms and […]

Why in News? The President of India presented the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards for 2025 to 139 distinguished individuals, whose names were announced on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. Aspect Details About Padma Awards Instituted in 1954; among India’s highest civilian honours; announced annually on Republic Day (26th January); […]

Why in NewsIn the K. Umadevi v. Government of Tamil Nadu case (2022), the Supreme Court upheld a woman’s right to receive maternity benefits for her third child, declaring such entitlements a constitutional right under Article 21. About the Case Aspect Details Judgment The SC granted maternity benefits to a woman for her third child, […]

Why in News The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, introducing stricter provisions affecting how NGOs in India receive and utilize foreign contributions. Key Provisions of the New FCRA Rules for NGOs Provision Details Ban on Publication Activities NGOs involved in publications must obtain a certificate from the […]

Why in News The Department of Posts (DoP) has launched two digital platforms—‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’—to modernise India’s address system and improve geospatial governance under the National Geospatial Policy 2022. Key Features and Functions Platform Details Know Your DIGIPIN – DIGIPIN stands for Digital Postal Index Number, an open-source, grid-based, geo-coded […]

Why in News The Indian government has cancelled the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) registration of a British academic, citing her involvement in anti-India activities through her writings, speeches, and journalistic work at international forums. What is the Overseas Citizenship of India Scheme? Aspect Details Introduction Introduced via amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955 in […]

Why in News? At the “Rising Northeast: Investor Summit 2025”, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Northeast Region (NER) is no longer a “frontier” but a “frontrunner” in India’s economic journey. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), the summit attracted an investment interest of ₹4.3 lakh crore. Why Northeast is […]