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New Delhi: In a major step toward transforming India’s higher education landscape, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025. The legislation, aimed at empowering higher educational institutions (HEIs) to achieve global excellence, proposes a unified regulatory framework aligned with the National…
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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has given its nod to a transformative piece of legislation that will redefine India’s approach to atomic power generation. Known as the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill 2025, this new law allows controlled entry of private companies into a field that has remained…
New Delhi: In a major step toward updating the country’s demographic profile after a long hiatus, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the go-ahead for the next national census, scheduled for 2027. The government has sanctioned a total outlay of ₹11,718.24 crore for this massive undertaking, which will become the…
New Delhi: In a landmark moment for India’s green mobility revolution, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, flagged off the country’s first completely indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel at Namo Ghat on the banks of the sacred River Ganga. Christened FCV Pilot-01, the 24-meter catamaran marks the beginning of commercial hydrogen-powered…
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New Delhi: In a powerful diplomatic push for global wildlife conservation, India has issued a clarion call to every nation that shares its territory with tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, or pumas to immediately join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and participate in the landmark Global Big Cats Summit scheduled to be…
New Delhi: In a bold move to restore the soul of Indian parliamentary democracy, senior Congress MP Manish Tewari has, for the third time, introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to fundamentally overhaul the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (the Anti-Defection Law) and free Members of Parliament from what he…
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New Delhi: In a powerful reaffirmation of one of the world’s most enduring strategic partnerships, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of the 2000 Declaration on Strategic Partnership and celebrating the elevation to a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” in…
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New Delhi: In a landmark event that sent shockwaves through trading floors, the Indian Rupee on Wednesday decisively breached the psychologically critical 90-per-dollar barrier for the very first time in history, touching an intraday lifetime low of 90.30 before closing at a record closing low of 90.19 against the US dollar. The sharp single-day drop…
New Delhi: In a landmark pronouncement, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ruled that illegal immigrants and intruders entering the country without valid documentation have no legal rights within Indian territory. The sharp observation came from a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi while hearing a habeas corpus petition…
New Delhi: A hard-hitting report by the Standing Committee on Finance, tabled in Parliament on December 2, has warned that “persistent and systemic challenges” are severely undermining the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, eight years after it revolutionized India’s credit and resolution culture. The 28th Report of the Committee, chaired by BJP MP Bhartruhari…
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New Delhi: In a resounding endorsement of its rising stature on the world stage, India has been re-elected to the prestigious Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the 2025–2029 term. The announcement, made by the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO through an official social media post, has…
New Delhi: A political firestorm has erupted in Assam after a high-powered Group of Ministers (GoM) submitted its long-awaited report recommending Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six major communities — Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea & Adivasi tribes — sparking immediate backlash from existing Scheduled Tribe organisations who warn of statewide rail…
New Delhi: India has achieved a stunning victory in the International Maritime Organization Council elections for the 2026-27 term, securing the top position in Category B by receiving 154 out of 169 valid votes. This outcome positions the country among the 10 nations recognized for their substantial involvement in international seaborne trade. The elections took…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision to fortify India’s critical minerals ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greenlit a transformative ₹7,280 crore scheme dedicated to sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPM) production. Dubbed the “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets,” this pioneering initiative targets the establishment…
New Delhi: In a historic moment for the Indian judiciary, Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday, becoming the first-ever judge born in Haryana to occupy the country’s highest judicial office. The 63-year-old justice, whose journey began in the modest fields of Petwar village in Hisar district, was…
New Delhi: In a powerful display of Global South solidarity on the final day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed the relevance of the India–Brazil–South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum as a beacon of principled multilateralism in an…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Power has circulated the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing the most extensive changes to the Electricity Act, 2003 since its enactment. The draft, accompanied by an explanatory note, was released for public comments until 8 November 2025 and addresses long-standing issues of financial losses in distribution companies, absence of…
New Delhi: In a landmark moment for global diplomacy, the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, marking the first time the world’s most powerful economies convened on African soil. Under the powerful African philosophy of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – the summit adopted a sweeping 122-paragraph Johannesburg Declaration emphasizing…
New Delhi: After two weeks of torrential rain, a roof-scorching fire, two emergency evacuations, and a 24-hour overrun that pushed negotiators through two consecutive all-nighters, the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) closed in the early hours of Sunday with a compromise that satisfied almost no one completely yet prevented the collapse of the talks. Under…
New Delhi: India has emerged as the global leader in ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, with retail volumes rising from US$ 0.9 billion in 2006 to nearly US$ 38 billion in 2019 — a forty-fold increase in just 13 years — according to a major three-paper Series published in The Lancet on Wednesday. The explosive…
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New Delhi: In a major victory for judicial independence, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declared several key provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 unconstitutional and directed the Union Government to establish a fully independent National Tribunals Commission (NTC) within four months. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Chandran delivered…
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New Delhi: In a dramatic and sharply worded hearing on November 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a stern ultimatum to Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, warning him of “gross contempt of court” for repeatedly failing to decide on disqualification petitions filed against ten Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs who defected…
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New Delhi: A powerful car bomb exploded near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on the evening of 10 November 2025, killing nine people and injuring twenty others. The blast took place at exactly 6:52 pm outside Gate No. 1 of Lal Qila Metro Station, one of the busiest and most visited places in the capital. The…
New Delhi: In a landmark development for Indian Ocean security cooperation, Bangladesh has officially become the fifth full member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval personally inviting his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman to the upcoming 7th NSA-level meeting in New Delhi on November 19-20, 2025. The announcement, made…
New Delhi – In a landmark moment at the ongoing COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, nearly 80 countries and organizations unveiled the Belem Action Plan for Health and Climate Adaptation, marking the world’s first international climate adaptation document exclusively dedicated to health. Launched amid urgent calls for action, the plan aims to strengthen…
Geneva, November 15, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) released its Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 today, offering a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing fight against tuberculosis (TB). The disease continues to rank among the top 10 causes of death worldwide and stands as the leading cause of mortality from a single infectious agent. In 2024,…
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New Delhi: In a landmark diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day state visit to Bhutan on Wednesday, leaving behind a trail of strengthened bilateral bonds, groundbreaking energy collaborations, and profound cultural exchanges. The visit, marked by the joint inauguration of the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project and the announcement of India’s first-ever…
New Delhi: Germanwatch has released the Climate Risk Index 2026, placing India at the 9th position among countries most severely impacted by extreme weather events between 1995 and 2024. The index, introduced in 2006 as an annual global assessment of climate-induced disasters, reveals the mounting human and economic cost of a warming world, with 2024…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to transform urban India into cleaner, greener, and investment-ready spaces, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) at the National Urban Conclave 2025. This year-long, mission-mode initiative under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 aims to eradicate legacy dumpsites nationwide, targeting…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking decision prioritizing citizen safety under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has ordered the immediate expulsion of stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands, railway stations, and other high-footfall public spaces. The apex court also extended directives to clear national highways, state roads, and expressways…
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New Delhi: Indian higher education reached a new milestone in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, with 294 institutions earning spots on the list, up from just 24 in 2016. This dramatic growth reflects a decade of focused expansion, yet the celebration is tempered by a changing regional landscape where China now commands the…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking achievement that underscores India’s dominance in the global cooperative movement, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (Amul) and the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) have secured the first and second positions, respectively, in the prestigious World Cooperative Monitor 2025. Released by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) at the…
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New Delhi: The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting concluded Saturday in the ancient capital of Gyeongju after 48 hours of intensive dialogue, producing a comprehensive declaration, two flagship policy frameworks, and a fragile but notable détente in the U.S.-China trade relations. Beneath the surface of consensus-driven outcomes, however, a sharp exchange between Taiwan…
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New Delhi: In a watershed moment for Indian sports, the nation’s women’s cricket team scripted an indelible chapter of glory, shedding the ghosts of finals past to lift their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup trophy. On a pulsating night at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Team India defeated a resilient South African side…
New Delhi: In a landmark event that solidifies India’s strategic autonomy in the final frontier, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The mission, designated LVM3-M5, blasted off at 5:26 p.m. IST from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota,…
New Delhi: India and the United States have signed a landmark 10-year Framework for the U.S.–India Major Defence Partnership, providing a unified vision and long-term policy direction to deepen defence cooperation across all sectors. The agreement, concluded on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, marks a new phase in…
New Delhi: The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea concluded with renewed pledges for open trade and inclusive growth, but it was the landmark meeting between the U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping that defined the event. Their first in-person meeting since 2019, held on the sidelines in Busan,…
New Delhi: In a bold stride toward equipping the nation’s youngest learners with cutting-edge digital prowess, India’s Ministry of Education has unveiled plans to roll out a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum across all schools from Class 3 beginning the 2026-27 academic year. This landmark initiative, deeply rooted in the National…
New Delhi: The Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly commenced today at the iconic Bharat Mandapam convention centre in the national capital, drawing participation from 124 Member and Signatory Countries and over 40 Ministers representing diverse geographies. Inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, the four-day global gathering aims to review progress, address challenges,…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually from New Delhi on October 26, proclaimed the 21st century “the century of India and ASEAN” and designated 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. The announcement, delivered under Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN chairmanship, underscored India’s commitment to ASEAN centrality and the ASEAN Outlook…
EXERCISES 1. The following are certain laws. Are they connected with any value? If yes, then what is the underlying value? Give reasons. a. Both daughters and sons will share in the family property. Answer: Yes, this law is connected with the value of gender equality and social justice. Reason: This law ensures that daughters…
Introduction This chapter examines the fundamental principles, values, and objectives that form the foundation of the Indian Constitution, often referred to as its philosophy. Over the last 69 years, the Constitution has functioned successfully, leading to several critical questions : ● Why did the leaders of the national movement feel compelled to adopt a constitution after…
EXERCISES Exercise 1: Choose the correct statement from the following. A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because, ● Circumstances change and require suitable changes in the constitution. ● A document written at one point of time becomes outdated after some time. ● Every generation should have a constitution of its own liking. ● It must…
Introduction The Constitution of India, adopted on November 26, 1949, and formally brought into effect on January 26, 1950, has successfully served as the governing framework for the country for over 74 years. This long-standing stability is not common globally, prompting an examination of how the same foundational document remains effective. By studying this chapter, we…
EXERCISES 1. The Constitution of India visualised village panchayats as units of self-government. Think over the situation described in the following statements and explain how these situations strengthen or weaken the panchayats into becoming units of self-government. a. The Government of a State has allowed a big company to establish a huge steel plant. Many…
Introduction and the Necessity of Local Governments In a large and diverse democracy like India, merely having elected governments at the Central (Union) and State levels is insufficient for complete governance. Democracy requires the presence of elected government bodies even at the local level to effectively manage local affairs and ensure broad participation. Defining Local Government…
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EXERCISES 1. From the list of following events, which ones would you identify with the functioning of federalism? Why? The Centre on Tuesday announced Sixth Schedule status to GNLF-led Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council, which would ensure greater autonomy to the governing body in the Hill district of West Bengal. A tripartite Memorandum of Settlement was…
INTRODUCTION India’s political map has undergone remarkable changes since 1947, reflecting shifts in boundaries, names, and the number of States. At the time of Independence, the country consisted of British-administered provinces and over 500 princely states that merged with the newly formed Indian Union. Over the decades, India’s States have been reorganized multiple times, and…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking decision that reinforces the foundational principles of India’s Constitution, the Supreme Court has affirmed that the freedom to choose and practice one’s religion is deeply intertwined with the right to personal privacy, placing such matters firmly outside unwarranted government intervention. This ruling, delivered on October 17, 2025, in the case of…
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New Delhi: In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi has been officially elected as Japan’s first female Prime Minister, shattering decades of male-dominated leadership in the world’s third-largest economy. The ultraconservative politician, often dubbed Japan’s “Iron Lady,” secured victory in a tense parliamentary vote on October 21, 2025, paving the way for a…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision that signals a transformative phase in Indo-European relations, the European Council has formally approved the New Strategic EU-India Agenda. This comprehensive framework, unveiled just weeks ago, charts a bold course for collaboration across economics, technology, security, and global connectivity. Announced on October 20, 2025, the approval underscores the EU’s commitment…
New Delhi: In a dazzling display of cosmic detective work, India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission has etched its name deeper into the annals of space exploration. For the first time in human history, scientists have captured irrefutable evidence of how ferocious solar storms—known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—rip through the Moon’s whisper-thin veil of gas, the exosphere. This…
New Delhi: In a bold move to reshape the global fight for essential resources, U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sealed a landmark critical minerals agreement on October 20, 2025. This pact targets China’s overwhelming control over vital materials like rare earth elements, which power everything from electric cars to military…
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