Why in the News ? The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch E-PRAAPTI, a digital platform to help users identify, track, and activate inoperative EPF accounts. The move aims to enhance transparency, ease of access, and digital governance in provident fund management, reflecting principles of environmental democracy in administrative processes. E-PRAAPTI Portal:…
Why in the News ? The Government of India has proposed recognising E100 (100% ethanol) as an approved automotive fuel by amending the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR). This move aims to enable certification, production, and adoption of pure ethanol-powered vehicles while ensuring compliance with environmental clearance requirements. Policy Shift Towards E100 Adoption: Vehicle Certification…
Why in the News ? Legendary Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai passed away on April 26, 2026, at age 83. His death marks the loss of a pioneering figure whose photography captured India’s political, social, and cultural evolution over decades. Life, Career and Photographic Journey: ● Born in 1942 in Jhang (now in Pakistan), his early…
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that safe travel on highways is part of Article 21 (Right to Life). The judgment came after fatal road accidents, highlighting the State’s duty to ensure road safety and prevent avoidable deaths. SC Judgment: Expanding Article 21 for Road Safety: ● The Court held…
Why in the News ? Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster amid ongoing war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of rising nuclear risks due to repeated drone attacks near critical nuclear facilities, raising concerns about environmental impact assessment protocols and the need for a pollution free environment in conflict zones. War…
Why in the News ? China’s People’s Liberation Army recently unveiled the Atlas drone swarm system, capable of launching nearly 100 drones simultaneously. The system’s autonomous capabilities and deployment near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) raise serious concerns for India’s defence preparedness. Atlas Drone Swarm: Features and Capabilities: ● The Atlas system can launch…
Why in the News ? Around 250 members of the Bnei Menashe community from Manipur and Mizoram recently migrated to Tel Aviv under an Israeli relocation programme, reviving debates on their origins and links to the lost tribes of Israel. Origins and Migration of Bnei Menashe Community: ● The Bnei Menashe claim descent from the…
Why in the News ? India’s upcoming leadership of BRICS comes amid global economic uncertainty, weak multilateral institutions, and rising Global South demands. It offers India a chance to transform BRICS into a more effective, implementation-oriented platform for global governance reform, including harmonization of environmental clearances and sustainable development frameworks. Transforming BRICS into Action-Oriented Platform:…
The Universal School of Administration, under its IQAC initiative and in collaboration with the Equal Opportunity & Social Welfare Cell (Minority/OBC Cell), successfully hosted a motivational talk titled “From Barriers to Breakthroughs.” The session was designed to empower minority students with clarity, confidence, and direction in their academic and career journeys. Presided over by Chairman…
Why in the News ? Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the government to drop a proposed audit rule change under the Companies Act amendment, citing higher costs, reduced efficiency, and potential decline in service quality for corporates. FICCI’s Concerns Over Proposed Audit Rule Changes: ● FICCI has opposed the…