UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Introduction The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which regulates the… Continue reading FCRA Bill — Expanding State Control over Civil Society
Rules for the Four Labour Codes – Vulnerable Workers
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The notification of rules under the four Labour Codes has completed the implementation framework for labour reforms enacted during 2019–20, nearly six years after their enactment. The reforms aim to simplify labour laws, improve… Continue reading Rules for the Four Labour Codes – Vulnerable Workers
POWER 50 · Day 3 — Conceptions of Justice: From Greek Virtue to Rawlsian Fairness
POWER 50 is fifty capsules across fifty days — the whole PSIR syllabus revised once, in the order the syllabus is actually built, one topic a day. Read the capsule, write the same day, don’t break the chain. Running alongside: PSIR Dynamics 2026 and the PYQ Vault — 560 previous-year questions spread across the fifty… Continue reading POWER 50 · Day 3 — Conceptions of Justice: From Greek Virtue to Rawlsian Fairness
NITI Aayog Governing Council
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on the theme “Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047.” About NITI Aayog Governing Council NITI Aayog Governing Council: It is the apex body of NITI Aayog that provides a platform for cooperative federalism and national development discussions. Legal Basis: NITI Aayog was… Continue reading NITI Aayog Governing Council
Epichlorohydrin
News: India has banned epichlorohydrin and chlorine in tea bags, while BIS has issued safety, quality, and traceability norms for tea bags. About Epichlorohydrin Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is an organochlorine compound and an epoxide in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by chlorine, and it is used in the manufacture of various industrial chemicals and… Continue reading Epichlorohydrin
Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
News: India’s First Nationwide WhatsApp AI Advisory, ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra,’ has been launched for Oilseed Farmers. About Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra is India’s first nationwide WhatsApp AI advisory for oilseed farmers. Developed by: It has been developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad. Its knowledge base has been built collaboratively with… Continue reading Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
Sukhnag River
News: According to the joint panel’s report to the NGT, the extraction of an estimated 10.6 lakh to 15.3 lakh tonnes of riverbed material in the Sukhnag River area has led to irreversible damage to the area’s hydrogeological systems. About the Sukhnag River It is a glacial river that flows through the Budgam district of… Continue reading Sukhnag River
National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2026
News: Four Panchayati Raj-related initiatives out of 17 projects across seven award categories have been selected for the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026. About National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2026 Conferred at: It will be conferred at the 29th National Conference on e-Governance, scheduled to be held on 1–2 July 2026 in Rajasthan. Award Categories… Continue reading National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2026
Enforcement Directorate: Role & Criticisms – Explained Pointwise
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court quashed the Enforcement Directorate’s case against a media outlet and its founder, holding that the allegations failed to disclose any cognisable offence and that continuing the proceedings amounted to a gross abuse of law. The ED is India’s premier agency for investigating money laundering and foreign exchange… Continue reading Enforcement Directorate: Role & Criticisms – Explained Pointwise
[Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – June 2026 – 1st week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increaasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2026 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – June 2026 – 1st week
