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India has made significant progress in expanding safe drinking water access through the Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT, but challenges like water quality issues, infrastructure gaps, and groundwater depletion continue to threaten sustainable water security. Addressing these challenges requires an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach, stronger governance, and climate-resilient water planning to ensure Har…
The Union Budget 2026–27 significantly increases Gender and Child Budgeting, allocating around ₹5 lakh crore for women and ₹1.32 lakh crore for child welfare to strengthen nutrition, early childhood care, and social protection. However, concerns remain about effective fund utilization, monitoring, and implementation gaps that may limit real impact. Gender and child budgeting has emerged…
Viksit Bharat 2047 is India’s long-term national vision to become a developed nation by 2047, focusing on inclusive growth, digital infrastructure, social justice, and sustainable development. The initiative aims to empower youth, women, farmers, and the poor while strengthening innovation, governance, and economic progress. India stepped into the global spotlight in early February 2026. At…
The Ladki Bahin Drain Project in Navi Mumbai aims to improve stormwater drainage and prevent flooding, but requires felling valuable teak trees, raising environmental concerns over green cover and urban ecology. Key Highlights • Drainage work under the Ladki Bahin scheme requires felling of teak trees in Navi Mumbai.• Forest Department initiated tree-cutting process following…
Students and researchers at VNIT Nagpur developed AI-based helmet detection and driver gaze-tracking systems to enhance road safety, reduce traffic violations, and support smart traffic monitoring in India. Key Highlights • VNIT Nagpur students developed four technology solutions to improve road safety.• Innovations include AI-based helmet detection and driver gaze-tracking systems.• Projects aim to reduce…
The UN warns it could take 286 years to achieve legal equality for women worldwide, as International Women’s Day 2026 highlights the global justice crisis and the urgent need for access to justice. As International Women’s Day approaches, the United Nations sounds its loudest alarm yet on the global legal gap threatening half the world’s…
Two fruit vendors in Mumbai were arrested after a viral video showed rat poison applied to fruits, triggering serious food safety and public health concerns. Authorities booked the accused under IPC Sections 272 and 273 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Key Highlights of the Incident • Viral video showed vendors applying rat…
The Union Cabinet has approved renaming Kerala as Keralam to reflect its Malayalam linguistic identity, with Parliament required to amend the Constitution for official implementation. Highlights of the Decision • Union Cabinet approved proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam.• Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the resolution unanimously.• Parliament must amend the Constitution for final approval.• The…
The Supreme Court of India imposed an interim ban on an NCERT Class 8 textbook chapter discussing judicial corruption and initiated suo motu proceedings. The case has sparked debate over academic freedom, institutional respect, and possible implications under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. Key Highlights • Supreme Court imposed interim ban on NCERT Class…
Delhi spent only 43% of its ₹300 Crore pollution control budget, raising concerns over air quality, public health, and long-term environmental measures. Delhi, one of India’s most polluted cities, allocated ₹300 crore in its 2025–26 budget for pollution control and emergency measures. Yet, an official response to a Right to Information (RTI) request has revealed…
