Govt. to bring new national policy on senior citizens
Context : India is witnessing a rapid rise in its elderly population, projected to reach 20% by 2047. In response, the government is drafting a new national policy to address the evolving needs of senior citizens. Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice, Governance) Demographic Shift: Draft Policy Development: Fourth National Council Meeting: Elder Care Infrastructure: Existing Schemes Reviewed: Policy Vision:
Next Census to conclude by March 2027
Key Announcements Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues , Governance) Timeline & Reference Dates Significance of Digital Census Caste Enumeration Political Implications Challenges Ahead
EC introduces new tech-driven system to update voter turnout
Context Relevance : GS 2(Elections , Reforms) Key Features of the New System Improvements Over Previous Method Tech Implementation Advantages Challenges & Conditions Broader Implications
A ban a split verdict and a health concern
Mustard Oil in India: Context Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Agriculture) Two Major Policy/Judicial Decisions Health Concern: Erucic Acid GM Mustard (DMH-11): Prospects and Benefits Blended Mustard Oil: Pros and Cons Advantages: Concerns: Policy Recommendations
Ladakh gets new policies on quota, domicile status
Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(Federalism , Governance) Reservation Policy Changes Domicile Policy Language Policy Changes in Hill Council Composition Broader Significance
Centre calls for proposals to set up de-addiction centres in ‘gap’ districts
Context : Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues ,Governance) What Are “Gap” Districts? Objectives of New DDACs Key Implementation Details States with Highest Number of Gap Districts Future Roadmap Significance
How Japan’s new AI Act fosters an innovation-first ecosystem
Core Features of Japan’s AI Act (2025) Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) Key Assumptions Behind the Law Structural and Strategic Provisions Strengths of the Innovation-First Model Challenges and Risks Comparative Global Context Strategic Implications Conclusion
Centre will allow import of EVs at 15% to promote domestic manufacturing
Policy Overview Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) , GS 3(Energy ,Technology) Domestic Manufacturing Push Global Interest & Tesla’s Position Key Features of the Scheme Implications for India Challenges & Criticisms
India warms to foreign law firms, but concerns simmer
Background & Historical Resistance Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Current Policy Shift Arguments in Favour Concerns & Criticism Key Issues at Stake Conclusion
India will have 1 billion Internet users by this fiscal year
India’s Expanding Internet Base Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) Cheapest Data Rates in the World Focus on Innovation & Domestic Production BharatNet: World’s Largest Rural Connectivity Push Phase I: Phase II: New features in BharatNet II: Telecom Market Competition Modernising India Post