1.Rising Public Debt of States – Insights from the CAG's Decadal Report - Economy Why in News? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) released a decadal report (2013–14 to 2022–23) evaluating the fiscal health of Indian states.The report reveals a sharp...

1. Onion Sector in India – Price Distress and Policy Challenges - Economy Why in News? Farmers in Maharashtra, India’s largest onion-producing state, have launched protests due to a drastic fall in onion prices, which have dropped below cost of production. Farmers are...

1. Almatti Dam & Upper Krishna Project Phase-III - Economy Why in News? The Karnataka government has approved the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) Phase-III, which proposes to raise the height of the Almatti Dam. This move has drawn opposition from Maharashtra, which...

1. NPS to UPS: Government Extends One-Time Option - Economy Why in News? The Central Government has extended the deadline for eligible central government employees to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS) until September 30,...

1. Presidential Reference on Governor’s Assent to Bills - Polity What is the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its opinion on a Presidential reference under Article 143(1) concerning the powers of Governors and the President in granting assent to Bills.This comes...

1. Enhanced Powers of Foreigners Tribunals under Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 - Polity What is the News? The Union Home Ministry has implemented the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, replacing several outdated laws and empowering Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)...

1. National Lok Adalat: A Mechanism for Speedy and Amicable Justice - Polity Why in News? On September 13, 2025, a nationwide National Lok Adalat was held with a focus on resolving the backlog of traffic e-challans related to minor offences, showcasing the role of Lok...

1. Vultures and Public Health: Their Role in Preventing Future Pandemics - Environment Why in News? Vultures, often overlooked in public health discussions, play a critical role in disease control in South Asia, particularly India. With rapidly declining populations,...

1. Himachal Pradesh Becomes Fully Literate State - Governance Why in News? Himachal Pradesh has been declared a ‘fully literate state’, joining the ranks of Goa, Ladakh, Mizoram, and Tripura.While 100% literacy is an ideal, the designation of ‘fully literate’ means a...