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The Proposed Reset: National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026

[ca_topic  source="TH" source_url="https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_international/issues/199059/OPS/GU7GBOS1S.1+GLTGCSK40.1.html" subject="Food Security"] Context: Leading public health and nutrition experts—including Dr. Soumya Swaminathan and Dr. V. Mohan—jointly highlighted the policy implications of the draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Proposed Reset About The Proposed Reset: National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026 What it is? The proposed reset aims to resolve structural …

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UPI at 10: India’s Digital Payments Revolution and the Road Ahead

Source: IESubject: Economy Context: As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed 10 years of operation, Parliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill amends Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007, removing the statutory prohibition against levying a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI and RuPay debit …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Decision

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.  Introduction The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the benchmark policy rate (repo rate) unchanged at 25% while retaining its neutral monetary policy stance. This marks the fourth consecutive meeting where the RBI has maintained a …

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The SC Order on Mining Around Ramsar Wetland Sites

Source: THSubject: Environment Context: The Supreme Court has clarified that its 2024 directive requiring prior approval for mining within a 10-km radius of the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve applies nationwide to all wetland and community conservation reserves for the sake of parity. The SC Order on Mining Around Ramsar Wetland Sites About The SC Order …

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Heatwaves and Lightning Declared Notified Natural Calamities in India

Source: NIESubject: Disaster Management Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs officially included heatwaves and lightning in the list of notified natural calamities under the operational guidelines of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for 2026–2031. Heatwaves and Lightning Declared Notified Natural Calamities in India About Heatwaves and Lightning Declared …

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The Conservation Journey of the Asiatic Lion

Source: THSubject: Environment Context: A recent proposal to divert 75 hectares of reserved forest for limestone mining in Jafrabad Taluka (Babarkot corridor) has sparked serious conservation concerns. Environmentalists warn that mining will disrupt a vital coastal movement corridor connecting satellite lion populations to the main Gir forest ecosystem. The Conservation Journey of the Asiatic Lion …

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Water Management and Conservation

Source: PIBSubject: Water conservation Context: The Ministry of Jal Shakti highlighted nationwide water management initiatives, including the successful pilot of the Atal Bhujal Yojana across 8,203 water-stressed Gram Panchayats. Water Management and Conservation About Water Management and Conservation: What it is? Water management and conservation refers to the strategic planning, development, distribution, and preservation of …

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AI & Cyber: The Double Helix of Security Threats

Source: THSubject: National Security Context: Expert warned that the convergence of AI and cyber threats creates a double helix of security risks, with Agentic AI challenging traditional Zero Trust cybersecurity by identifying zero-day vulnerabilities. AI & Cyber: The Double Helix of Security Threats About AI & Cyber: The Double Helix of Security Threats What it …

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Critical Minerals: The Foundation of Strategic Power

Source: THSubject: Economy Context: Policy analyses highlighted that critical minerals have become central to industrial strategy and national security, driven by the growing needs of clean energy, defence, and digital technologies. Critical Minerals: The Foundation of Strategic Power About Critical Minerals: The Foundation of Strategic Power: What it is? Critical minerals are non-fuel mineral elements …

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Editorial Analysis: Transmission Bottlenecks in India’s Renewable Sector

GS-3: Renewable energy Introduction: The Sustainable Project Developers Association (SPDA) urged the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to provide financial relief after 8,133 GWh of solar power was curtailed during April–June 2026 due to transmission delays. About Transmission Bottlenecks in India’s Renewable Sector: What it is? Transmission bottlenecks occur when the growth rate …

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Retention Challenge in Indian Science: Brain Drain, Causes & Reforms

Source: THSubject: Science and Technology Context: Reports surfaced indicating that nearly 120 scientists resigned from premier Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) centers (including the UR Rao Satellite Centre and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre). Retention Challenge in Indian Science: Brain Drain, Causes & Reforms About Retention Challenge in Indian Science: Brain Drain, Causes & Reforms: What …

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The Western Ghats Conservation & Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs)Debate

Source: THSubject: Environment Context: The MoEF&CC extended the Sanjay Kumar-led expert panel by one year to resolve the Centre–State deadlock over notifying Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats. Ecologically Sensitive Areas About The Western Ghats Conservation & Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs)Debate: What it is? The Western Ghats span six coastal Indian states (Gujarat, …

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India’s Road to Cleaner Mobility

Source: THSubject: Environment Context: The Ministry of Power circulated the third draft notification of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) III norms for public and industry consultation. Administered through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, the proposed rules set tighter fleet-wide carbon emission limits for passenger vehicles for the …

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GS 3Can Quantum Computing Make AI Better at Designing Cancer Vaccines? Source: IESubject: Science and Technology Context: Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have demonstrated that combining artificial intelligence (AI) with a photonic quantum computer can improve the design of immune peptides for personalized cancer vaccines. Can Quantum Computing Make AI Better at …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Devastating Floods and Landslides in the Himalayan and North-Eastern States

General Studies-3; Topic: Disaster and disaster management. Introduction The recurring crisis of devastating flash floods and landslides across the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) and North-Eastern states highlights a growing structural challenge. Crucially, this deluge occurred alongside a broader seasonal deficit in nationwide monsoon precipitation—underscoring that modern hydrometeorological disasters are driven less by total annual rainfall …

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The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset Report

Source: DTESubject: Water Resources and Sustainable Mining Context: The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) released its Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset, revealing that nearly two-thirds of global mining and metals processing facilities face high physical water risk. The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset Report About The Global Mining and Metals Water …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Climate Change as a Universal Threat

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction The simultaneous occurrence of fatal floods in Mumbai (India) and record-breaking heatwaves in London (UK) illustrates a critical shift in global climate dynamics: climate change no longer distinguishes between developed and developing nations. While developed economies face infrastructure paralysis and heat-related mortality, developing …

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The Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace

Source: THSubject: Science & Technology, Ethics of AI Context: An unprecedented assembly of Nobel laureates, AI scientists, religious leaders, and former heads of state gathered at Rome’s Capitoline Hill to sign the Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace. The Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace About The Rome Declaration for an …

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