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The total prohibition on the manufacture, trade, storage, and consumption of alcohol was implemented by the Government of Bihar in April 2016. Since we are in April 2026, the policy has officially marked its tenth anniversary. Since the ban was implemented on April 1, 2016, over 17.18 lakh people have been arrested. Constitutional & Legal […]
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On April 27, 2026, AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal announced a formal boycott of proceedings in the Delhi High Court under Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma regarding the Delhi Excise Policy case. What is Judicial Recusal? Recusal is the act of a judge stepping down from a case to avoid a conflict of interest or the perception
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In April 2026, the Tamil Nadu Police stepped up intelligence gathering on individuals returning from Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. What is Cyber Slavery? Cyber slavery (or digital slavery) is a modern form of human trafficking where individuals are lured by fake job offers and then coerced into committing cybercrimes. What Happens in ‘Cyber Slavery’ Compounds?
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled for a two-day tour of Ladakh starting April 30, 2026. This is his first visit since the massive street protests of 2025. The Four Pillars of Ladakh’s Demands Since the abrogation of Article 370 and the creation of the UT in 2019, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and
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On April 27, 2026, China’s top planning agency (likely the National Development and Reform Commission – NDRC) officially blocked the acquisition of the US-based AI startup Manus by Meta (formerly Facebook). Why Can China Block a US-US Deal? (The Nexus Rule) In global antitrust law, if the companies involved have significant business operations, revenue, or
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On April 27, 2026, reports emerged of a strategic peace proposal from Tehran aimed at de-escalating the war that began on February 28, 2026. Strategic Significance of the Strait of Hormuz The Strait is often called the “World’s Oil Artery.” [Image showing the map of the Strait of Hormuz and its proximity to Iran and
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On April 27, 2026, the Rajya Sabha Secretariat updated its official records to show seven former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs as members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The “Merger” Rule under the 10th Schedule The Anti-Defection Law (1985) provides an exception to disqualification in the case of a merger. For a merger to
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A pilot project named AI4WaterPolicy was launched in the water-stressed districts of Sirohi and Pali in Rajasthan. What is Community-Led Development? It is a development model where the local community (instead of a top-down government agency) takes the lead in identifying problems, designing solutions, and managing resources. Significance of Social AI in India Challenges to
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On April 24, 2026, New Delhi hosted the consultations of BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys. 2. Upcoming High-Level Meetings The April consultations set the stage for two major upcoming events in New Delhi: 3. The Expanded 11-Nation BRICS As of 2026, BRICS has evolved from its original five members into a powerful 11-nation
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On April 13, 2026, a Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar delivered a landmark judgment in the case In Re: Phalodi Accident. The Constitutional Core: Article 21 The Supreme Court held that the “Safety of a Commuter” is an integral facet of the Right to Live with Dignity under Article 21. Key
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