Archives for February 2026

The Fortified Rice Rollout has been suspended temporarily due to concerns over nutrient degradation. Read here to learn about the Public Health Gains and Storage Realities. The Central Government has temporarily suspended the distribution of fortified rice under key welfare schemes, such as … [Read more...] about Fortified Rice

Does the Data Act compromise the Right to Information Act? Read here to understand the arguments for and against it. The constitutional validity of amendments introduced through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which grant a blanket exemption for “personal information” under the … [Read more...] about Does Data Act Compromise RTI Act?

India-Israel Relations have been elevated to a “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation & Prosperity”. Read here to learn more. The recent State visit of the Prime Minister of India to Israel marked a watershed moment in bilateral ties. The relationship was elevated to a “Special … [Read more...] about India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership

What is the constitutional procedure of renaming a state? Renaming of Kerala to “Keralam” helps us understand the Constitutional Procedure, Federal Dynamics, and Historical Context of the move. Read here to learn more. The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to change the name of the State of … [Read more...] about Renaming a State: Constitutional Procedure

National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0) has been launched as a strategic push towards sustainable infrastructure financing. Read here to learn more. The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0), developed by NITI Aayog, to … [Read more...] about National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

Hoysala Temples (11th-13th Century) are the Jewel of Medieval Deccan Architecture. They got UNESCO World Heritage site recognition in 2023. Read here to know more about the splendour of the Hoysalas. Several lesser-known Hoysala temples across Karnataka are drawing renewed attention for their … [Read more...] about Hoysala Temples

The Ottawa Convention (1997) and the Cluster Munitions Convention are in the news as numerous European countries are withdrawing from them. Read here to understand the global strategic implication sof the move. In a significant development, NATO members, Poland, Finland, and the three Baltic … [Read more...] about Ottawa Convention 1997

Judicial Diversity in India will be a step closer towards a More Representative Higher Judiciary. Read here to learn more. Rajya Sabha MP P. Wilson has introduced the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as a Private Member’s Bill seeking to mandate social diversity in the higher judiciary and … [Read more...] about Judicial Diversity in India

M.A.N.A.V. Vision for AI is India’s Human-Centric Framework, presenting a roadmap where technological advancement progresses in harmony with societal values. The focus being- Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive AI, and Valid and … [Read more...] about M.A.N.A.V Vision for AI

Offshore Wind Energy is becoming a strategic pillar in India’s Clean Energy Transition. Read here to learn more. India and the United Kingdom have launched the India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce under the India-UK Vision 2035 and the 4th Energy Dialogue to deepen cooperation in offshore wind … [Read more...] about Offshore Wind Energy