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🚨New Citizenship Rules Empower DCs to Fast-Track Eligible Applications in Border States The Centre has empowered district collectors in six states and two Union Territories to directly process and grant citizenship to eligible applicants under Section 6B of the Citizenship Act. The move covers Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Assam and Tripura (excluding tribal areas), along with Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The provision applies to eligible Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist and Parsi minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh covered under the Citizenship Amendment Act framework. District collectors can now receive, scrutinise and decide applications for registration or naturalisation. Pending applications with existing empowered and district-level committees in these regions will be transferred to the concerned collectors. Collectors will verify documents, conduct necessary inquiries and determine whether an applicant is a “fit and proper” person for citizenship.

The Supreme Court has upheld hanging as India’s prescribed method of execution, rejecting a plea to replace it with alternatives such as lethal injection. From hanging and lethal injection to firing squads, beheading and nitrogen hypoxia, countries use different methods to carry out capital punishment — each raising questions over pain, precision, human dignity and the role of the State.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐑𝐊-𝟐𝟓𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 The Ministry of Science and Technology informs about a new smart drug that can replace traditional chemotherapy. The drug, named 𝐑𝐊-𝟐𝟓𝟏, is designed to target cancerous cells without damaging healthy cells. The Ministry appreciates the joint efforts of researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) and experts at IIT Guwahati in turning this idea into reality. The Ministry also notes that in preclinical studies, RK-251 exhibited strong activity against aggressive triple-negative breast cancer cells, with much less effect on healthy cells.

World Humanitarian Day | 19 August In 2026 alone, 911 health workers and patients have lost their lives to attacks on health care across 19 countries and territories. And nearly 1486 others have suffered injuries. Often health workers put their duty of care above their own safety. Their loss leaves behind a grieving family, community, and a fragile health system. We repeat. HEALTH IS NEVER A TARGET. Stop attacks on health care. #ActForHumanity

Mosquitoes are small, but the health risks they can pose are serious. From preventing stagnant water to keeping your surroundings clean and using protective measures, small steps can make a big difference. Let’s stop mosquito breeding at the source, prevent bites, and protect our families and communities. #WorldMosquitoDay

Bangladesh wants Sheikh Hasina back. But can India refuse extradition? Bangladesh has sought the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from India. The issue, however, is not simply diplomatic—it involves international law, the 2013 India–Bangladesh Extradition Treaty, political considerations and questions of justice. The treaty contains grounds under which extradition may be refused, while the nature of the allegations against Hasina makes the legal question more complicated. For UPSC aspirants, this is an important case connecting India–Bangladesh Relations + Extradition Law + International Relations + Diplomacy + India’s Neighbourhood Policy. What should India do—extradite Hasina or refuse the request? Give your reason in the comments. #UPSC #UPSC2027 #CurrentAffairs #InternationalRelations #IndiaBangladesh #SheikhHasina #Bangladesh #UPSCPreparation #UPSCMains #GS2

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of hanging as a method of carrying out the death penalty but left the question open for future scrutiny if the need arises.

Education spending varies significantly across major economies, with Sweden allocating 7.3% of its GDP to education, the highest among the countries compared. Denmark and Belgium follow at 6.4% and 6.3%, respectively, while India stands at 4.1%. #Education #India #GDP

Personal 1-to-1 Mentorship for UPSC & State PCS I’m Daksha Jain. I have cleared UPSC Prelims 5/5 times, written 5 UPSC Mains, cleared 3 Mains, and appeared for 3 UPSC Interviews. Since 2022, I have been providing personal 1-to-1 mentorship for UPSC & State PCS aspirants. I personally guide you on: • How to cover the complete syllabus effectively • How to prepare strategically for Prelims • Answer writing for GS, Ethics, Essay & PSIR • Personal evaluation of each and every answer • Live 1-to-1 sessions for feedback, improvement and preparation strategy

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Can a country question its caste? India is about to find out. After decades without a comprehensive caste count, Census 2027 is set to include caste enumeration—a development with major implications for governance, welfare, representation and public policy. India’s last published comprehensive caste count dates back to 1931. The 2011 Socio-Economic and Caste Census collected caste-related data, but classification and data-quality challenges prevented the caste data from being fully released. Now, Census 2027 brings the question back to the centre of India’s policy debate. Why does caste data matter? How will millions of self-declared caste identities be classified? Can better demographic data lead to better-targeted policies? And most importantly—will counting caste strengthen inclusion, or create new complexities? #CasteCensus #Census2027 #UPSC #UPSC2027 #UPSCPreparation #CurrentAffairs #IndianPolity #SocialJustice #IndianSociety #Governance #GS2 #GS1

Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is all set to host the BWF World Championships🏸 starting tomorrow. India is hosting the prestigious tournament after 17 years. #BWFWorldChampionships

Women athletes are commanding bigger paydays as their influence, performance and commercial value continue to grow. From tennis and golf to freestyle skiing, the world’s highest-paid female athletes are turning success on the field into major earnings off it. Here are the top 10 highest-paid female athletes in 2025, according to Forbes. #WomenInSports #FemaleAthletes #Sports

Sir Cyril Radcliffe, a British barrister with no prior experience of India, was tasked with drawing the India-Pakistan boundary in 1947. He arrived in India on July 8, with less than six weeks before the British withdrawal, and relied on submissions to the Boundary Commissions rather than personally surveying the areas. His decisions were guided primarily by contiguous majority areas and existing administrative divisions. The Radcliffe Award was announced only after August 15, with the stated aim of avoiding a dampening of Independence Day celebrations, while historians have argued that the delay also helped shield Britain from responsibility for the violence that followed. While Radcliffe took most key decisions himself, evidence points to communication between his office and Mountbatten’s government.

From manufacturing and agriculture to AI, defence and the creative economy, PM Narendra Modi outlined seven sectors under his ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ vision that he said could drive India’s next phase of growth and jobs. Here are the seven sectors to watch. #IndependenceDay2026 #Jobs #ViksitBharat #PMModi

India’s Viksit Bharat ambition is built around becoming a developed nation by 2047. But can that goal be achieved without addressing inequality? In an Outlook column, Thomas Piketty and economists at the World Inequality Lab examine India’s growth story, rising wealth concentration, and why greater investment in education, healthcare, jobs and wages could be central to building a more inclusive economy. #ViksitBharat #India2047 #Economy #EconomicGrowth

India’s national flag has evolved over more than four decades — from Sister Nivedita’s design in 1904 and the early tricolours of the freedom movement to the flag adopted in 1947. Here’s a look at what shaped the Tricolour as we know it today.

79th or 80th? The debate returns every August. Maybe the better question is this: after nearly eight decades of Independence, are we truly independent in our thinking, institutions, and choices?

1️⃣3️⃣ Telegram turns 13 today. For over half that time — the past 7,5 years — it's been one of the 10 most downloaded mobile apps in the world. A whole generation has grown up with it 💪 🎂 Happy birthday, Telegram!

More than 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied a secondary education in the five years since the de facto authorities took power. Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where secondary and higher education is effectively closed to girls and women. Girls have been barred from formal education beyond grade six since September 2021, and women from universities since December 2022. “Five years may be brief in a country’s history, but it is a defining period in a girl’s life,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “A classroom offers more than learning. It gives a young person a voice and the ability to reach their full potential. And it offers a shield against child labour, early marriage, and violence and abuse. When schools closed, that protection disappeared – at a time when girls needed it most.” Girls who are out of school face heightened protection risks, including child labour, abuse, early marriage and gender-based violence. Instagram: @upsccsewithdaksha

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history by becoming the first woman officer of the Indian Air Force to qualify as a Fighter Combat Leader at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment, Gwalior. The landmark achievement reflects professional excellence, combat acumen and the IAF’s commitment to nurturing leaders in the air. #IAF #WomenInAviation #FighterCombatLeader #IndianAirForce #Womenempowerment #NariShakti