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SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban polygamy
The [Supreme Court] has issued a notice to the Union government regarding a plea seeking to declare polygamy among Muslims as unconstitutional and pushing for its uniform abolition across all religions. The petition advocates for the codification of [Muslim Personal Law] and the compulsory registration of Muslim marriages and divorces to align with constitutional principles of gender equality.
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Must ReadISRO’s NavIC system can no longer provide navigation data independently: Government
The Government has stated that ISRO's Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system is currently unable to provide navigation data independently. This development impacts India's strategic autonomy in satellite navigation, highlighting the complexities and challenges of maintaining an indigenous global positioning system.
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Must ReadIndia, Bhutan approve 12 new PTA projects worth Rs 332 crore, sign Rs 4,000 crore credit line
India and Bhutan held the fifth Development Cooperation Talks, focusing on India's support for Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan. Key outcomes include the approval of 12 new Project Tied Assistance (PTA) projects worth Rs 332 crore and a Rs 4,000 crore concessional credit line from the [Export-Import Bank of India].
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Must ReadIndia-EU FTA includes separate annexure to address EU carbon tax
India and the [European Union (EU)] are nearing the completion of their [Free Trade Agreement (FTA)], which includes a specific annexure addressing the EU's controversial [Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)]. The agreement, expected to be signed this year and implemented by 2027, incorporates provisions for future flexibility for India and mechanisms to account for carbon prices already paid domestically, mitigating concerns regarding compliance for Indian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Read on Economic TimesDive Into Study Notes![Illustration about Polity & Governance: The Lok Sabha passed the [Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026], amid continuous protests by the Opp](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fprepdose-article-images%2Fdaily-read%2F2026-07-31%2Fbirths-and-deaths-amendment-bill-2026-passed-in-lok-sabha-amid-protests-over-police-crackdown-1f42eaf2.png&w=1200&q=75)
Must ReadBirths and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed in Lok Sabha amid protests over police crackdown
The Lok Sabha passed the [Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026], amid continuous protests by the Opposition over a recent police crackdown on students. The bill was passed without debate via a voice vote, highlighting ongoing tensions between the ruling party and the Opposition.
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Scientists from [ISRO] and Japan's [JAXA] met in Bengaluru to review preparations for the joint [Chandrayaan-5] mission, also known as the [Lunar Polar Exploration Mission] (LUPEX). Scheduled for 2028, the mission aims to land a rover at the Moon's south pole to explore for water and ice, building on the success of [Chandrayaan-3].
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Must ReadAppoint Polar Ambassador, become full member of Arctic Council, suggests panel
The [Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs] has released a report recommending that India enhance its engagement with the Arctic region. Key recommendations include appointing a dedicated Polar Ambassador, seeking full membership in the [Arctic Council], and expanding India's Arctic policy beyond scientific research to include geopolitics and strategic interests.
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Must ReadCBIC readies rules to facilitate filing of multi-state GST appeals
The [Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs] (CBIC) is preparing new rules to streamline the process of filing appeals in multi-state [Goods and Services Tax] (GST) investigations. Currently, complex cases like fake input tax credit rackets spanning multiple states are handled by a single common adjudicating authority, creating confusion about which commissioner should file appeals and before which tribunal bench.
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The next DPI — how India can commoditise AI
The article analyzes India's success in building its **Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)**, specifically the **India Stack**, which commoditized identity, payments, and data. It argues that the next logical step for India's digital evolution is the commoditization of Artificial Intelligence (AI), positioning it as a public good to drive further inclusive growth and innovation.
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Must ReadWhat are IN-SPACe re-entry guidelines | Explained
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre ([IN-SPACe]) has issued new guidelines titled ‘Authorisation for Undertaking Planned Re-entry of Space Objects’. These guidelines establish a regulatory framework for private and government entities conducting space missions, focusing on the safe return of space debris, spent rocket stages, and spacecraft to Earth.
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