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Polity & Governance
Rahul Gandhi's Two-Year Tenure as LoP: Constitutional Role and Opposition Politics
Rahul Gandhi completed two years as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, emphasizing constitutional defense, social justice, and youth issues, marking a significant phase in India's parliamentary democracy.
- Leader of Opposition (LoP): Rahul Gandhi assumed the LoP role in June 2024 after the INDIA bloc consensus, marking his first constitutional parliamentary position since 2004, crucial for institutional checks and balances.
- Constitutional Role: As LoP, Gandhi emphasized defending the Constitution and raising public voices in Parliament, aligning with the LoP's statutory role under the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977.
- Social Justice Focus: Gandhi's tenure highlighted caste census advocacy and support for Bahujan communities, connecting to GS2-Social Justice topics on affirmative action and inclusive development.
Polity & Governance
Government Launches 3-Year National Drug Control Strategy Targeting Trafficking Networks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a comprehensive 3-year national roadmap to dismantle drug trafficking networks, aiming for a drug-free India by 2047 through coordinated enforcement, intelligence, and rehabilitation efforts.
Economy
DPIIT Introduces Risk-Based Compliance for Quality Control Orders to Ease Industry Transition
The government has introduced a risk-based compliance mechanism under the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, to help industries transition smoothly to full compliance with Quality Control Orders (QCOs) while maintaining quality standards.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
NCERT Textbook Revisions Highlight Judiciary's Constitutional Role and Independence
The new NCERT Class 9 textbook emphasizes the judiciary's impartiality and independence as a constitutional safeguard, contrasting with recent controversies over judicial corruption content in Class 8 textbooks.
Shiv Sena's Second Split in Four Years Tests Anti-Defection Law and Party Succession
Shiv Sena (UBT) faces its second major split in four years as six MPs defect to Eknath Shinde's faction, raising questions about political defections, party succession, and the efficacy of the Tenth Schedule.
Passport vs Citizenship Debate: Legal Distinction Under Passport Act 1967
The government clarified that passports are not proof of citizenship under Section 20 of the Passport Act 1967, reigniting debates on citizenship documentation amid electoral roll revisions.
Shashi Tharoor Proposes Dual Passport-Aadhaar Citizenship Proof Policy: Legal and Governance Implications
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has proposed legislative amendments to recognize both passports and Aadhaar as conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, addressing current legal ambiguities and bureaucratic challenges in citizenship verification.
EconomyGS3
Economic Indicators: Core Sector Slowdown, Russian Crude Dependence, and AI Readiness
India's core sector growth slowed to 0.5% in May 2026, with rising dependence on Russian crude imports (50% share) and strong AI skills readiness (13th globally) highlighting key economic trends.
Water Scarcity Threatens India's AI Data Centre Expansion: Sustainability vs Growth Dilemma
India's rapid expansion of AI data centres, concentrated in water-stressed regions like Maharashtra, faces sustainability challenges due to high water consumption for cooling, raising governance and environmental concerns.
Environment & ScienceGS3
India's Quantum Computing Ambitions: Strategic and Economic Implications
India's National Quantum Mission and Amaravati's Quantum Valley initiative aim to position the country as a key player in quantum computing, a technology with transformative potential across sectors like drug discovery, materials science, and secure communications.