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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for the sugar season 2026-27 (October-September) at ₹365 per quintal. Key Highlights of the Pricing Decision Mechanism of Sugarcane Pricing in India Sugarcane pricing is governed by the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966. What […]
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Recently, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, To Lam, arrived in India for a three-day State Visit (May 5–7, 2026). This marks his first visit to India since assuming office and coincides with the 10th anniversary of the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Key Highlights of the Visit Pillars
INDIA-VIETNAM RELATIONS: STRENGTHENING THE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP Read More »
The Union Cabinet recently approved an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The amendment seeks to include the National Song, Vande Mataram, within the ambit of the Act, making any insult or obstruction to its singing a punishable offense. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 Currently, the
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Recently, the Union Cabinet approved an increase in the number of judges in the Supreme Court from 34 (including the Chief Justice of India) to 38. This move marks the first increase in judicial strength since 2019. Constitutional and Legal Framework Need for the Increase: The Crisis of Pendency The primary driver for this expansion
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Following the drone and missile attacks on oil installations in Fujairah (UAE), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong condemnation of the strikes. The incident, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing West Asia conflict and has prompted a shift in India’s diplomatic tone. Background: The
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Recently, the Ministry of Railways announced through a Gazette notification that the South Coast Railway (SCoR), India’s 18th railway zone, will become fully operational on June 1, 2026. Key Highlights of SCoR Strategic and Economic Significance Legal and Political Context Context: Railway Zones in India Related Concepts for UPSC Prelims Specific Fact: South Coast Railway
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Following the conclusion of the West Bengal Assembly Elections (2026), questions have been raised regarding the constitutional necessity of a Chief Minister’s formal resignation upon the expiration of the Assembly’s five-year term and an electoral defeat. Constitutional Provisions Involved The Indian Constitution provides a clear framework for the tenure and functioning of the State Executive
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As of May 2026, Indian traders have resumed wheat exports after a four-year hiatus. Driven by record domestic stocks and a spike in global wheat prices, major conglomerates like ITC have commenced shipments from the Kandla port to destinations in the Middle East, such as the UAE. This move signals a significant shift in India’s
India Returns to Global Wheat Markets: A Strategic Re-entry Read More »
March 9, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations, the foundational text of modern economic science. The milestone has reignited interest in “Das Adam Smith Problem,” the historical debate over the perceived conflict between Smith’s focus on “self-interest” and his earlier emphasis on “sympathy.” The Spectrum of Adam Smith: Key Analysis Economic
The Smithian Synthesis: Reconciling Morality and Markets on WON’s 250th Anniversary Read More »
As of May 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) faces significant scrutiny over the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s April 18 national broadcast. While the MCC is a set of non-statutory guidelines, a writ petition in the Supreme Court (Diary No. 24600 of 2026) now seeks
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