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Khet Bachao Abhiyan: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will conduct the month-long ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from 1–30 June 2026 across the country. Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a nationwide agricultural awareness and outreach campaign led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to promote sustainable farming practices, improve soil health, and strengthen farm-level decision-making. Aim is to promote balanced and judicious use of fertilizers based on soil health and scientific recommendations. Provide weather-based, region-specific farm advisories while linking farmers to government schemes and agricultural support Key Features: Balanced Fertilizer Use: Encourages fertilizer application based on soil testing, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), and greater use of organic, bio-, and green manure inputs. Climate-Smart Farm Advisories: Farmers receive practical guidance on crop choices, diversification, water-scarcity management, and weather-related risks. Massive Institutional Participation: Implemented jointly by Panchayats, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ICAR institutes, State Governments, and Agriculture Departments. Panchayat-Centric Approach: Focuses on village-level implementation with active participation of local institutions and community leaders. Scheme Convergence: Integrates benefits of PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card, Pulses-Oilseeds Mission, Oil Palm Mission, Cotton Mission, mechanization support, and water conservation initiatives. The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will conduct the month-long ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from 1–30 June 2026 across the country. Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a nationwide agricultural awareness and outreach campaign led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to promote sustainable farming practices, improve soil health, and strengthen farm-level decision-making. Aim is to promote balanced and judicious use of fertilizers based on soil health and scientific recommendations. Provide weather-based, region-specific farm advisories while linking farmers to government schemes and agricultural support Key Features: Balanced Fertilizer Use: Encourages fertilizer application based on soil testing, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), and greater use of organic, bio-, and green manure inputs. Climate-Smart Farm Advisories: Farmers receive practical guidance on crop choices, diversification, water-scarcity management, and weather-related risks. Massive Institutional Participation: Implemented jointly by Panchayats, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ICAR institutes, State Governments, and Agriculture Departments. Panchayat-Centric Approach: Focuses on village-level implementation with active participation of local institutions and community leaders. Scheme Convergence: Integrates benefits of PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card, Pulses-Oilseeds Mission, Oil Palm Mission, Cotton Mission, mechanization support, and water conservation initiatives.

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Babesia Infection Eight lion cubs have died in Gujarat due to a suspected Babesia infection, raising concerns about the health of the Asiatic lion population. About Babesia is a parasitic diseasetransmitted through ticks and can cause weakness, fever, coughing and nasal discharge in infected animals. It is a zoonotic disease,  meaning it can transmit from animals to humans. Atovaquone plus azithromycin is used to treat most mild to moderate cases and is usually taken for 7 to 10 days. Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) It is one of the five big cat species found in India. Physical Characteristics: Asiatic lions are slightlysmaller than African lions.  Males have less developed manes, leaving their ears visible. Prominent longitudinal fold of skin along the belly (a distinguishing feature from African lions). Distribution: In India, concentrated in the state of Gujarat in and around the Gir Forest mainly in; Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary Mityala Wildlife Sanctuary Barda Wildlife Sanctuary Conservation Status: IUCN Red List status: Endangered CITES: Appendix I Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I  

Algoza: Rajasthan’s celebrated folk artist Taga Ram Bheel received the Padma Shri in Art for preserving and promoting the traditional music of the Thar Desert through the rare folk instrument, the Algoza. Algoza is a traditional pair of woodwind instruments, widely associated with Rajasthan, Punjab, Sindh, and parts of western India and Pakistan. It is one of India’s oldest surviving folk wind instruments. Its name comes from the idea of “two flutes” because it is played using two wooden pipes simultaneously. One flute plays the melody, the other provides a continuous drone or rhythmic base. Together, they create a hypnotic, layered sound unique to desert folk music. For playing the Algoza, musicians must master circular breathing (a demanding technique that allows them to blow continuously without stopping for breath). Sound is generated by breathing into it rapidly; the quick recapturing of breath on each beat creates a bouncing, swing rhythm. This creates the instrument’s signature uninterrupted flow, making performances sound seamless and meditative.

Supreme Court’s Revival of Sedition Trials: The Supreme Court of India, in its May 2026 clarification in Kamran v. State of Madhya Pradesh, held that lower courts are permitted to proceed with trials and appeals under Section 124A (Sedition) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), on the condition that the accused persons explicitly consent to the proceedings. The clarification has reignited discussions over the colonial-era sedition law, even as its constitutional validity remains under challenge before the Supreme Court. A Colonial Relic: Section 124A was drafted by Thomas Babington Macaulay in 1837 but was omitted when the IPC was first enacted in 1860. In 1890, sedition was included as an offence under section 124A IPC through the Special Act XVII to suppress the rising nationalist dissent. It carries harsh penalties, including life imprisonment. Use Against Freedom Fighters: The law was extensively used as a weapon against prominent Indian independence leaders, most notably Bal Gangadhar Tilak (tried three times for his writings in Kesari) and Mahatma Gandhi (for his articles in Young India in 1922). Gandhi famously described Section 124A as “the prince among the political sections of the Indian Penal Code designed to suppress the liberty of the citizen.” Judicial Pronouncements: Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras (1950): The Supreme Court held that mere criticism of the government or creation of disaffection against it cannot justify restrictions on free speech unless it threatens the security of the State or seeks to overthrow it. Subsequently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Tara Singh Gopi Chand v. The State (1951), and the Allahabad High Court in Ram Nandan v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1959) declared that Section 124A of the IPC was primarily a tool for colonial masters to quell discontent in the country and declared the provision unconstitutional. Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar (1962): The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 124A but severely restricted its application. The Court ruled that mere strong criticism of the government is not sedition unless it is accompanied by an incitement to violence or an intention to create public disorder. Balwant Singh v. State of Punjab (1995): The Supreme Court held that the mere casual raising of anti-national slogans a few times by a couple of individuals, which did not lead to any public response or violence, does not amount to sedition. The S.G. Vombatkere Freeze (2022): In S.G. Vombatkere v. Union of India (2022), the Supreme Court placed Section 124A in complete abeyance. The Court observed that the law was engineered for a colonial regime and was entirely out of sync with the modern democratic social milieu. The Court directed that no fresh First Information Reports (FIRs) were to be registered, no investigations were to continue, and no coercive measures taken under Section 124A. If a fresh case was erroneously registered, affected citizens were granted the liberty to directly approach the appropriate courts for immediate relief. All pending trials, appeals, and proceedings across the country concerning sedition were to be kept strictly in abeyance. The Court echoed the doctrine from I.R. Coelho versus State of Tamil Nadu (2007) that laws must be in step with the “march of time.” Transition: With the repeal of the IPC, the sedition framework has transitioned into the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Removal of the Word “Sedition”: The term sedition (Rajdroh) has been consciously dropped from the new legal lexicon. Section 152 of BNS: The BNS introduces a provision penalizing acts that endanger the “sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.” Shift in Focus: While Section 124A of the IPC penalized disaffection towards the Government, Section 152 of the BNS shifts the focus to penalizing acts that threaten the State (India) itself specifically criminalizing secessionist activities, armed rebellion, or subversive activities, with punishment up to life imprisonment or seven years with fine.