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  • SC Expands RPwD Act: Acid Ingestion Survivors Now Covered

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: RPwD Act 2016, Acid attack victimsMains: GS Paper 2 — Social Justice, Vulnerable Sections Why in News? The Supreme Court ruled that survivors of forcible ingestion of acid should also be treated as acid attack victims under the RPwD Act, 2016, making them eligible for disability benefits. What…

  • Did PM’s Broadcast Violate MCC? Explained Simply

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Model Code of Conduct (MCC), Representation of People ActMains: GS Paper 2 — Elections, Governance, Constitutional Bodies Why in News? A political controversy has emerged over whether the Prime Minister’s broadcast during elections violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and election laws regarding the use of public…

  • Heatwave Advisory: Centre Directs States to Protect Workers with Rest Hours & Water

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Heatwave, labour welfare, workplace safetyMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — Governance, Social Justice, Disaster Management Why in News? The Union government has directed States to implement immediate measures to protect workers from extreme heat conditions, especially in labour-intensive sectors like construction. What is a Heatwave? A heatwave…

  • How AI is Transforming Community-Led Development in Rajasthan

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: AI applications, governance tools, rural developmentMains: GS Paper 2 — Governance, Technology, Inclusive Development Why in News? A project in Rajasthan demonstrated how Artificial Intelligence can support community-led development by improving water management and enabling real-time communication between citizens and authorities. Role of AI in Governance AI is…

  • Inequalities Within Southern States: Need for Inclusive Social Justice Beyond Regional Narratives

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Social justice, caste inequality, regional disparitiesMains: GS Paper 2 — Social Justice, Governance, InequalityEssay/Ethics: Equity vs growth, inclusion Why in News? An editorial highlights that while southern states in India are often seen as economically and socially advanced, they continue to face deep internal inequalities, particularly along caste…

  • President Murmu Launches Development Projects Worth ₹158 Crore in Rourkela

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Rourkela, tribal regions, Adi Paraba, infrastructure projectsMains: GS Paper 2 — Governance, Welfare of SC/ST, Inclusive Development Why in News? The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, launched development projects worth ₹158 crore in Rourkela during her visit, emphasising inclusive growth and tribal empowerment. About Rourkela Key Highlights of…

  • Preventive Detention & Habeas Corpus: HC Denies Relief in NSA Case

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: National Security Act (NSA), Habeas Corpus, Preventive detentionMains: GS Paper 2 — Polity, Fundamental Rights, Judiciary Why in News? A High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a person detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in a case linked to cow slaughter, stating that such…

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