Indian Polity
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Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
A full stop, Pg8
Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.
ArchitectureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
Proposal for banning entry of non-Hindus at Char Dham, questions it raises, Pg12
Char Dham shrines propose banning non-Hindus, sparking constitutional debates over religious freedom and essential religious practices.
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12
WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting
States’ devolution at 41%; South’s share up, Pg1
16th Finance Commission maintains 41% tax devolution to states, tweaks formula increasing Southern states' share; Centre accepts recommendations.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
What does the Budget offer urban India?, Pg12
Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹85,522 crore for urban development, an 11.6% decrease, prioritizing metro projects over essential services.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
Pushing welfare towards the States, Pg11
Budget 2026-27 witnesses reduced central allocations for social welfare schemes, shifting burden to states amid fiscal constraints.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
Debating Budget 2026 as turning point or tinkering, Pg10
Budget 2026 prioritizes domestic manufacturing, import reduction, and export acceleration amid geopolitical shifts and China's dominance in electronics and rare earth materials.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional Bodies
16th Finance Commission recommends Rs 4.35-lakh cr grant for rural local bodies, Pg15
16th Finance Commission proposes ₹7.91-lakh crore grant for local bodies, doubling rural allocation to ₹4.35-lakh crore for 2026-31.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
New debt-GDP fiscal anchor will likely open space for higher capex, Pg1
Centre shifts fiscal target to debt-GDP ratio, aiming 55% by FY27, allowing higher capex and gradual consolidation.
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1
Allahabad HC slams U.P. police for routine 'encounter' shootings, violating accused rights, directs strict adherence to SC guidelines.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
A job well done, Pg6
Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes strategic resilience, fiscal prudence, and addresses emerging risks like rupee depreciation and ethanol's impact.
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