Context: The Union Law Minister informed the Lok Sabha that the office of the Chief Justice of India received 8,630 complaints against sitting judges between 2016 and 2025. About Complaints Against Judges in India: What it is? Complaints against judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts relate to allegations of corruption, sexual misconduct, abuse …
Context: Prime Minister of India dedicated ‘Seva Teerth’ to the nation, emphasizing the guiding principle of ‘Nagrikdevo Bhava’ (Citizen is God). The initiative symbolically reinforces the government’s commitment to citizen-centric governance under the vision of India First. About Spirit of ‘Nagrikdevo Bhava’: What it is? ‘Nagrikdevo Bhava’ translates to “May the citizen be treated as …
Context: NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub has released a 10-year roadmap titled Technology Services – Reimagination Ahead to scale India’s $265B tech services sector to $750–850B by 2035. About Technology Services – Reimagination Ahead Roadmap: What is It? The roadmap is a strategic 10-year blueprint prepared by the NITI Frontier Tech Hub, aimed at transforming …
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Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has shared updated data in Lok Sabha on the PAIMANA Web Portal, which monitors central infrastructure projects worth ₹150 crore and above. About PAIMANA Web Portal: What It Is? PAIMANA (Project Assessment Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-Building) is a web-based monitoring system developed to track ongoing …
Context: India has been designated as the ‘Country of the Year’ at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products. About India designated ‘Country of the Year’ at Germany’s BIOFACH 2026: What is BIOFACH? BIOFACH is the world’s leading trade fair for organic food and agriculture, held annually in Nuremberg, Germany. Host: Organised …
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Context: China recalled its giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei from Japan ahead of schedule amid rising bilateral tensions, highlighting how panda diplomacy is increasingly constrained by geopolitics, nationalism, and animal-welfare controversies. About China’s Panda Diplomacy: What it is? Panda diplomacy refers to the practice by China of gifting (earlier) or long-term leasing (now) …
Context: India is hosting the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 – the first global AI summit in the Global South, with participation from 100+ countries, structured around Seven Chakras and guided by Three Sutras: People, Planet, Progress. About Seven Chakras of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026: What it is? The Seven Chakras are thematic Working Groups …
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Context: The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the top overseas destination for Indian blue-collar workers, overtaking Saudi Arabia in 2025. About Changing blue-collar labour dynamics in the Gulf: What it is? The trend signifies a reorientation of Indian blue-collar migration within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with workers increasingly preferring destinations offering higher wages, …
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Context: Tamil Nadu Urban Greening Policy 2026 was launched by Tamil Nadu CM to enhance urban green cover and build climate-resilient cities. About TN Urban Greening Policy 2026: What it is? The TN Urban Greening Policy 2026 is a comprehensive state policy framework to systematically expand and manage green spaces in urban areas, integrating climate …
Context: Japanese philosopher Watsuji Tetsurō is being widely revisited in contemporary philosophy for offering a non-Western ethical framework that challenges individualistic notions of the self. About Watsuji Tetsurō and the philosophy of “Being-in-Betweenness”: Who he was? Watsuji Tetsurō (1889–1960) was a leading Japanese philosopher and ethicist of the 20th century. He was among the earliest …
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Context: Operation Kiya is in the news due to a fierce counter-terrorism encounter in the forested Basantgarh area of Udhampur, where security forces have cordoned off Pakistani terrorists. About Operation Kiya: What it is? Operation Kiya is a joint counter-terrorism operation launched by Indian security forces to neutralise terrorists hiding in remote forest areas of …
Context: The Union government released nationwide enumeration data of waste-pickers for the first time under the NAMASTE scheme. The data revealed that 84.5% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST and OBC communities, highlighting deep social stratification in informal urban labour. About Waste-pickers enumeration under NAMASTE scheme: Key trends: Total waste-pickers enumerated: 52 lakh across 35 …
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Context: The IIT Council has recommended evaluating adaptive testing for JEE-Advanced to create a fairer and less stressful assessment system. An expert committee has been proposed, with a phased transition (2026–2028), including free adaptive mock tests to familiarise students and calibrate question banks. About Adaptive Testing: What is adaptive testing? Adaptive testing is a computer-based, …
Context: The Union Budget 2026–27, announced a major push to scale up manufacturing across 7 strategic and frontier sectors as part of the ‘First Kartavya’ priorities. About Union Budget 2026–27: Scaling up Manufacturing in 7 Strategic and Frontier Sectors: What is it? The Union Budget 2026–27 outlines a comprehensive industrial strategy to strengthen manufacturing capacity, …
Context: The Economic Survey–linked outreach initiative BHARAT SAMPARK – Engaging India’s Young Minds gained prominence after Union minster interacted with students at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. About BHARAT SAMPARK – Engaging India’s Young Minds: What is BHARAT SAMPARK? BHARAT SAMPARK – Engaging India’s Young Minds is a government outreach and engagement initiative aimed at …
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Context: The Economic Survey 2025–26 has highlighted a social sector paradox, noting that while India has made significant gains in health outcomes, progress in education quality and urbanisation has remained uneven and stagnant. About Social Sector Paradox: What is the social sector paradox? The social sector paradox refers to a situation where headline social indicators …
Context: The Ministry of Jal Shakti honoured WaSH Warriors from across India at a special Samvad Samaroh in New Delhi in January 2026, recognising grassroots leadership in water and sanitation. About WaSH Warriors: What it is? WaSH Warriors are grassroots champions—individuals from rural communities—who lead efforts in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH), especially under the …
Context: Maharashtra has launched the country’s first dedicated menopause clinics across government hospitals and urban health facilities to address women’s physical and mental health needs. About Maharashtra launches country’s first menopause clinics: What it is? Dedicated menopause clinics within the public healthcare system that provide integrated medical and psychological care for women undergoing menopause, recognising …
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Context: The 4B movement, a radical feminist current originating in South Korea, has resurfaced in public debate amid renewed discussions on patriarchy, gender violence, and women’s autonomy. About 4B Movement: What it is? The 4B movement is a feminist resistance framework where women refuse participation in four core institutions associated with patriarchy: No marriage No …
Context: Urban tap water coverage has increased from 49% (2011) to about 77%, driven largely by the implementation of AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0 under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. About Tap Water Coverage Urban India: What it is? Tap water coverage refers to the proportion of urban households receiving piped water supply within …
