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Polity & Governance
High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to Study Population Shifts Post-2011 Census
The HLCDC, led by a retired Supreme Court judge, is preparing detailed questionnaires for States to analyze demographic changes since 2011, focusing on illegal immigration and settlement patterns, with implications for governance and policy.
- High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) is tasked with studying population shifts post-2011 Census, focusing on illegal immigration and other abnormal demographic changes.
- The committee, chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar, includes members from the Census Commissioner, retired bureaucrats, and experts from the PM's Economic Advisory Council.
- Questionnaires will be sent to Chief Secretaries of all States to gather data on population changes and new settlements, comparing 2011 Census data with current scenarios.
Polity & Governance
VB-G RAM G Act Revises Rural Wage Rates: Implications for Rural Livelihoods and Social Justice
The Centre has notified revised wage rates under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), raising the national average daily wage to ₹327.4, aimed at reducing rural wage disparities and strengthening livelihood security.
Polity & Governance
Centre Seeks Eviction of Delhi Gymkhana Club Under Public Premises Act: Governance and Land Use Conflict
The Union government has initiated eviction proceedings against Delhi Gymkhana Club under the Public Premises Act, citing illegal occupation of strategic land needed for defence and public infrastructure projects.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls Raises Concerns Over Denial of Services and Citizenship Rights
The case of R Rajagopal, whose passport renewal was stalled due to deletion from electoral rolls during SIR, highlights broader concerns about the denial of basic services to lakhs of electors in West Bengal, despite pending appeals.
Delhi HC orders takedown of defamatory content against Raghav Chadha: Balancing free speech and reputation rights
The Delhi High Court directed the removal of defamatory social media content against Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, setting a precedent on balancing free speech with protection against organized online defamation campaigns.
Global Debate on Social Media Bans for Minors: Implications for Digital Governance and Child Rights
UK PM Keir Starmer's proposal to ban social media for under-16s has sparked international debate, with India considering similar measures, highlighting challenges in digital governance and child protection.
MeitY Issues Notice to WhatsApp Over Username Feature: Digital Security and Governance Concerns
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a notice to WhatsApp, directing it to halt the rollout of its username feature due to concerns over increased cyber fraud and impersonation risks, highlighting the government's focus on digital security and traceability.
Policy Updates from July 1: Passport Fee Hike, Free Aadhaar Updates, and EPFO Services
Multiple government services including passport fees, Aadhaar updates, and EPFO services undergo significant changes from July 1, impacting citizens and governance mechanisms.
International RelationsGS2
India-Japan Annual Summit 2026: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic domains, reinforcing their Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
EconomyGS3
Sharp Decline in 5kg LPG Cylinder Demand Among Migrant Workers Due to Price Surge
Demand for 5kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders, crucial for migrant workers and students, has plummeted by up to 80% following a price surge from ₹323 to ₹821.50, raising concerns about urban labor migration and energy affordability.
ATF Price Cut Amid Global Oil Volatility: Implications for India's Aviation Sector and Energy Security
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were reduced by ₹5 per litre to ₹110 in Delhi due to easing global crude prices, following government intervention to moderate earlier spikes caused by West Asia conflict disruptions.
Deficient Monsoon Threatens Kharif Crops: Implications for Rural Economy and Food Inflation
India faces a 40% rainfall deficit in June, severely impacting Kharif crop planting and threatening rural incomes, food security, and inflation management, particularly for water-intensive crops like Basmati rice.
Private fuel retailer Nayara cuts petrol, diesel prices amid easing global oil tensions
Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, reduced petrol prices by ₹5/litre and diesel by ₹3/litre, marking the first such reduction in over two years as West Asia tensions ease, highlighting the interplay between global oil dynamics and domestic fuel pricing.
Private vs Public Fuel Retailers: Price Dynamics and Geopolitical Impact on India's Energy Market
Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, reduced petrol and diesel prices by ₹5 and ₹3 per litre respectively, reflecting easing global oil prices due to diplomatic progress in US-Iran relations, while public sector oil marketing companies maintained stable prices.
Urban Affairs Ministry to Measure City Economic Product (CEP) for Evidence-Based Urban Planning
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has formed an inter-ministerial committee to develop India's first standardized methodology for calculating City Economic Product (CEP), addressing a critical data gap in urban economic contributions which account for 70% of national GDP.
Environment & ScienceGS3
Delhi mandates permanent winter work-from-home policy to combat air pollution
Delhi Government has institutionalized a permanent winter pollution control plan mandating 50% work-from-home for government and private offices from November 1 to January 31 annually, aiming to reduce vehicular emissions during peak pollution months.
INSA Proposes Unified Energy Policy Framework for India's Energy Transition
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) has proposed a unified national energy policy framework to align India's diverse energy resources and institutions towards achieving energy self-reliance by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070.