MHA Notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026

Source: The post “MHA Notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026” has been created, based on “MHA updates citizenship rules, tightens norms on dual passports for minors” published in “Indian Express” on 2 May 2026. MHA Notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the Citizenship (Amendment)… Continue reading MHA Notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026

Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy

Source: The post “Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy” has been created, based on “Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy” published in “Indian Express” on 2 May 2026. Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Heatwaves are slow-onset disasters that develop over days or… Continue reading Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy

Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance

Source: The post “Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance” has been created, based on “Et tu, Kerala? Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance” published in “Indian Express” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: Kerala has historically been regarded as a model of performance-based politics, characterised by high literacy,… Continue reading Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance

Operation Global-Hunt

News: Recently, the NCB secured the return of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker and a close associate of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim, from Turkey, who was the first target under Operation Global-Hunt. About Operation Global-Hunt Operation Global-Hunt is a mission launched to dismantle 100 drug networks run by India’s fugitives abroad, including… Continue reading Operation Global-Hunt

Labour Welfare in Colonial India

Source: The post “Labour Welfare in Colonial India” has been created, based on “How Ambedkar laid the foundations of India’s modern labour legislation” published in “Indian Express” on  28 March 2026. Labour Welfare in Colonial India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: B. R. Ambedkar served as the Labour Member in the Viceroy’s Executive Council from… Continue reading Labour Welfare in Colonial India

B’nei Menashe

News: Approximately 250 members of the B’nei Menashe community from Northeast India have recently reached Israel, becoming the first group to arrive under “Operation Wings of Dawn.” About B’nei Menashe The Benei Menashe is a small ethnic community evolved within Chin-Kuki-Mizo tribes, known collectively as the “Zo.” Distribution: They are located in North East India, particularly… Continue reading B’nei Menashe

Payment Banks

News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently revoked the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, bringing its operations as a bank to an end from April 24.  About Payment Banks Formation: Payment Banks in India were established in 2014 based on the recommendations of the Nachiket Mor Committee.  It was set up to… Continue reading Payment Banks

Subarnarekha River

News: The Indian Army defused a high-risk, World War II-era bomb recovered from the Subarnarekha River near Baharagora in East Singhbhum. About Subarnarekha River The Subarnarekha River originates in Jharkhand and flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It is a rain-fed river and is ranked as the smallest river basin among the fourteen major… Continue reading Subarnarekha River

In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst

Source: The post “In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst” has been created, based on “In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst” published in “Indian Express” on 22 April 2026. In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-International Relations Context:… Continue reading In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst

Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures

Source: The post “Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures” has been created, based on “Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures” published in “Indian Express” on 22 April 2026. Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures.   UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), which is an autonomous body of… Continue reading Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures

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