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Supreme Court Judge Strength increased: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the proposal for introducing The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the strength of Judges of the Supreme Court of […]
Read MoreDr Joram Aniya has become a full-time member of NITI Aayog. Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved her appointment on 2 May 2026. Notably, she is the first person from Arunachal Pradesh to hold this post. She is also the first person from the Northeast in this role. Thus, the region now has a direct voice […]
Read MoreEthanol Blending in India: The Water-Energy Paradox 1. Context & Policy Background India is aggressively pursuing the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme to reduce its dependence on expensive crude oil imports (approx. 85% imported) and to achieve carbon emission targets. 2. The Critical “Water Footprint” of Ethanol The most alarming takeaway from the recent NITI […]
Read MoreNITI Aayog new Vice Chairperson 2026 In a significant move toward revitalizing India’s premier policy think-tank, the Government of India notified the reconstitution of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) on April 24, 2026. The restructuring brings in a blend of seasoned economists, seasoned administrators, and domain experts in science and healthcare, signaling […]
Read MoreR. Vaishali wins FIDE Women’s Championship 2026 On April 15, 2026, Indian Grandmaster R. Vaishali (24) scripted history by winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. This victory marks a watershed moment for Indian chess, as she becomes the first Indian woman to win the Candidates title and earn a direct challenge for the […]
Read MoreThe Centre has proposed the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill to enlarge the Lok Sabha. The Bill raises the maximum strength of the House from 550 to 850 members. Notably, up to 815 members would come from the states. Up to 35 members would come from the Union Territories. The Law Ministry introduced it in the […]
Read MoreThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its first 2026 monsoon forecast. It issued the long range forecast on 13 April 2026. Notably, IMD expects below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall this year. Seasonal rain from June to September may reach 92% of the Long Period Average (LPA). The model error is plus or minus 5%. What […]
Read MoreWhy in the News? India Patent Filings 2025-26: India has achieved a historic milestone in its intellectual property (IP) journey. In FY 2025-26, patent filings in the country soared to 1.43 lakh (143,729), a massive 30.2% increase over last year. This surge signals India’s rapid transition from a service-oriented economy to a knowledge-based “Innovation Powerhouse.” […]
Read MoreNITI Aayog Ease of Doing R&D Report 2026: Why in the News? In a landmark move to bolster India’s scientific output, NITI Aayog recently released two pivotal reports: “Ease of Doing Research & Development in India” and the “Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India.” The reports are the culmination of a nine-month […]
Read MoreIndia’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) has attained first criticality. The milestone came at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, on 6 April 2026 at 8:25 pm. Criticality means the reactor now sustains a controlled fission chain reaction. Notably, the event marks India’s entry into stage two of its three-stage nuclear programme. Thus, a decades-long effort […]
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