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NEET-UG paper leak: Supreme Court advises meaningful continuity in NTA reforms, not Committee-hopping
The Supreme Court advised the Union government to focus on establishing meaningful continuity in reforms within the [National Testing Agency] (NTA), rather than frequently changing committees. This direction comes in the backdrop of the [NEET-UG] paper leak case, highlighting systemic failures and the necessity for building an 'institutional memory' to prevent future exam irregularities.
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Must ReadBRICS condemns EU carbon tax
At the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting chaired by India, member nations strongly condemned the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), labelling it a discriminatory trade barrier. The joint statement also demanded a significant increase in predictable adaptation finance from developed nations ahead of the upcoming [COP31] in Turkey.
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ImportantBRICS weighs Russia’s grain exchange plan; digital platform for farm produce trade mooted
At a recent meeting of [BRICS] trade ministers in Jaipur, Russia proposed the framework for a BRICS Grain Exchange, envisioned as a unified digital trading platform for agricultural producers and buyers. First mooted by Russia in 2023, the initiative aims to facilitate direct trading among member nations, potentially exceeding $1 trillion, and could evolve into a broader commodity exchange, giving [BRICS] countries greater control over their commodity flows.
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Must ReadParliament’s Monsoon Session hits lowest productivity since 2016, but passes 11 Bills: Infographics
The Monsoon Session of Parliament recorded its lowest productivity since 2016 in the Lok Sabha (15%) and the lowest since 2023 in the Rajya Sabha (33%), according to [PRS Legislative Research]. Despite the repeated disruptions and low Question Hour efficiency, 11 Bills were passed, many with minimal or no debate, highlighting systemic issues in parliamentary functioning.
Must ReadSupreme Court issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA and biometric ID system for missing, rescued kids
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) regarding a PIL seeking the creation of a national DNA and biometric identification system for missing and rescued children. The petition aims to facilitate scientific tracing, reunification, and prevent illegal adoptions and trafficking.
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Must ReadAddress systemic gaps in criminal laws related to children, Madras HC directs T.N. Chief Secretary
The [Madras High Court] has directed the Tamil Nadu government to form a high-level committee to address systemic gaps in implementing child-related criminal laws, particularly the [Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act] and the [Juvenile Justice Act]. The court highlighted issues such as the disproportionate criminalisation of male adolescents in consensual relationships and the need for better protocols regarding medical examinations and identity protection.
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Must ReadPossibilities and pitfalls of facial recognition system | Explained
The [Supreme Court of India] has decided to examine the 'proportionality' of the [Delhi Police]'s use of a **Facial Recognition System** (FRS) during recent student protests. The police defended the technology as a legitimate policing tool, claiming it is not used for indiscriminate surveillance but only to identify individuals with previous criminal records.
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Must ReadHow should India tackle child trafficking? | Explained
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ImportantWhat drives corporate investment?
An analysis of the sustained decline in corporate investment in India, as a percentage of GDP, identifies structural and policy-driven factors behind the trend. The authors argue that recent supply-side interventions, such as the 2019 corporate tax cuts and low-interest rates, have failed to stimulate investment due to differing constraints faced by large and small firms, advocating instead for demand-side stimulus through government expenditure.
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Must ReadEmployment guarantee has slipped into limbo
The article analyzes the transition from the [Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)] to the proposed new scheme, the [Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G)]. It highlights a significant crash in employment generation during the transition period (April-July 2026), raising concerns about rural distress and the effective implementation of the new scheme.
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