Syllabus: GS-III: Infrastructure Why in the News? The stalled Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project (HEP) on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir is back at the centre of India’s hydropower strategy. With the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, the…

Syllabus: GS-II: Government Policies & Intervention Why in the News? The Karnataka High Court recently dismissed a petition by social media and tech giant X Corporation challenging the Union government’s ‘Sahyog’ portal – a platform used to issue content takedown orders to internet companies. More…

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out a new e-sign feature on its ECINET portal and app from September 2024. This technical upgrade is designed to curb allegations of fraudulent voter deletions and additions. Background ECINET: A one-stop platform integrating over 40 web…

What is the issue and why are there protests? The Uttar Pradesh government has issued wide directions that curb caste-based mobilisation in public life. The order says there should be no caste-based political rallies, no display of caste labels on vehicles and signboards, and no…

Why this matters now? For months, people across Ladakh have marched, fasted, and held sit-ins. Their core message is consistent: they want more voice over their land and future. The rallying points are statehood (an elected assembly and cabinet), strong constitutional safeguards for land, jobs,…

Why this is in the news Fresh Time Use Survey findings show that about 84% of women in India took part in unpaid activities in 2024, far higher than men. Women continue to spend many more minutes each day on care of children, elders and…

What is going on India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral cricket series for over a decade. They meet only in world tournaments or at neutral venues. Each side cites security, politics, and public sentiment. The result: fans are denied a historic rivalry, players…

Why this matters now: Courts in India are increasingly asked to stop the unauthorised use of a person’s name, face, voice, or other unique traits—especially through artificial-intelligence “deepfakes”, fake endorsements, and click-bait merchandise. In recent months, the Delhi High Court has passed urgent orders for…