1. Vizhinjam Port Inauguration: Boosting India's Maritime Economy & Global Trade Presence - Economy Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹8,800 crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Marks...

1. Study Notes: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) - Polity Why in News? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has significantly increased action under the PMLA since 2014. In 2024–25, the ED initiated 775 new investigations and filed 333 prosecution complaints...

1. The Role and Importance of the Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha - Polity Why in News? The position of Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, though constitutionally mandated under Article 93, has remained vacant throughout the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024). This raises...

1. Similipal Declared as the 107th National Park of India - Environment Why in News? The Odisha Government has officially notified Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) as the 107th National Park of India. It is the second national park in Eastern Odisha, after Bhitarkanika...

1. Digital Access as a Fundamental Right - Polity Why in News? In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India declared digital access a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. This expands the interpretation of the right to life and personal...

1. SC Upholds Use of Spyware, Says National Security Paramount in Pegasus Case - Polity Why in News? The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the use of spyware may be justified in the interest of national security, but emphasized that any misuse—particularly...

1. India Expands Its Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) Claim in the Arabian Sea - International Relations Why in News? India expanded its Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) claim by nearly 10,000 sq km in the Central Arabian Sea. Modifications were made to avoid conflict...

1. Indus Waters Treaty and Simla Agreement: 'In Abeyance' — What It Means - International Relations Why in News? Following the Pahalgam terror attack (April 2025), India announced the suspension ("in abeyance") of: The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) (1960) with Pakistan....

1. Countering Infiltration in Jammu & Kashmir – Challenges and the Road Ahead - Defence & Security Why in News? The terror attack in Baisaran (Pahalgam) that killed 26 tourists has reignited concerns over infiltration threats along the India-Pakistan border in...

1. Is India Heading Towards Judicial Despotism? - Polity Why in News? A series of recent Supreme Court judgments has sparked a national debate over whether India's judiciary is overstepping its constitutional role. Central concerns revolve around the balance of power...