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Mother Tongue in New Education Policy – 2020
Why in the News Recent debates and policy moves have brought the role of mother tongue or home language in early education back into focus. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF-2023) emphasises “mother-tongue first” teaching, and CBSE has directed schools to adopt home or regional languages as…
Voter Name Deletion in India: Process, Controversy & Reform
Syllabus: GS-II: Election Why in the News? In 2025, sharp allegations surfaced regarding attempts to delete the names of large numbers of registered voters without their knowledge in Aland constituency, Karnataka, ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections. More About the News It was claimed that over…
Act East Policy and the Northeast: Between Promise and Reality
Why in the News? Syllabus: GS-II & V: Bilateral Relation The Act East Policy (AEP) is once again under scrutiny in Northeast India. Despite repeated claims by policymakers and diplomats that it will transform the region into a hub of trade, connectivity, and cultural exchange with…
Saudi Arabia – Pakistan: Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) and India’s Concerns
What is going on Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA). The central promise is simple: if one is attacked, the other will treat it as an attack on both and will help. This takes their long military relationship—training, exercises, and…
Banu Mushtaq, Mysuru Dasara and the Preamble: Secularism In India
News & Context A petition tried to block writer Banu Mushtaq from inaugurating the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, arguing that the opening at the Chamundeshwari Temple was a religious act reserved for a Hindu dignitary. The Supreme Court dismissed the plea and reminded everyone of the Preamble’s…
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