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THE REVISION OF ELECTORAL ROLLS EXPLAINED Why in News The Supreme Court allowed Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to proceed, advising acceptance of Aadhaar, voter ID, or ration card as valid proof. Political parties have raised concerns about a new requirement to submit birth documents, fearing mass voter exclusion. Types of Electoral Roll Revisions Intensive Revision: House-to-house visits to rebuild rolls; used when existing rolls are outdated or flawed. Summary Revision: Annual update through public drafts; citizens can request changes without home visits. Special Revision: For exceptional needs or corrections; can follow either method. What is Happening in Bihar First Special Intensive Revision in over 20 years Combines house-to-house verification with use of old rolls New requirement: submit proof of birth or birthplace Initiated due to migration, urbanisation, and duplicate entries Bihar leads as Assembly polls are approaching Historical Context Major revisions since 1952 corrected flaws from early elections Women’s exclusion due to naming issues was a key concern From 1980s, focus shifted to preventing entry of ineligible voters 1990s: EPIC cards introduced during revisions Summary revisions became standard later to save costs But intensive revisions return when voter list credibility is at stake Legal Safeguards Voters cannot be excluded without proper inquiry and due process Old voter lists accepted as valid proof Citizenship doubts must be based on verified evidence Conclusion The Bihar case reflects a national effort to clean up voter rolls. But concerns remain about balancing verification with the right to vote.

Maratha Military Landscapes of India Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site A proud moment for India as the iconic forts of the Maratha Empire receive global recognition. These historic military structures showcase the strategic genius, strength, and enduring legacy of the Marathas. Featured Sites: 1. Salher Fort – Nashik 2. Shivneri Fort – Junnar, Pune 3. Lohagad Fort – Lonavala 4. Khanderi Fort – Near Alibag 5. Raigad Fort – Raigad 6. Rajgad Fort – Near Bhor 7. Pratapgad Fort – Near Mahabaleshwar 8. Suvarnadurg Fort – Dapoli coast 9. Panhala Fort – Kolhapur 10. Vijaydurg Fort – Devgad 11. Sindhudurg Fort – Malvan 12. Gingee Fort – Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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Current Affairs Update ✅ Bulgaria to Join Eurozone European Union Ministers have given the final green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro from January 1, 2026, making it the 21st member of the single currency area. Know the Country – Bulgaria 🔹 Located in southeastern Europe, on the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula 🔹 Borders: Romania (N), Turkey & Greece (S), North Macedonia (SW), Serbia (W), and the Black Sea (E) 🔹 Capital: Sofia 🔹 Major Mountain Ranges: Balkan Mountains (central), Rhodope Mountains (south), Rila Mountains (highest peak – Mt. Musala, 2,925 m) 🔹 Rivers: Danube (north), Maritsa, Struma, Tundzha, Yantra, Iskur 🔹 Climate: Mostly moderate continental with Mediterranean influence in the south

1. Introduction A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a long-term contract between a public authority and a private party for creating public infrastructure or delivering a public service where risks and rewards are shared. India ranks 4th globally in terms of number of PPP projects (World Bank, 2023). Over 1,100 PPP projects valued at $275 billion have been undertaken across sectors like roads, ports, urban infrastructure etc. ₹11.11 lakh crore infrastructure outlay in Budget 2024–25. Body Achievements of PPP in India Sector: Example: Outcome Airports: Delhi, Mumbai (GMR, GVK): Modernization, private efficiency, global recognition Roads: NHDP, Bharatmala via BOT & HAM: Expansion of NH from 91,000 km (2014) to 1.46 lakh km (2024) Ports: JNPT, Mundra: Reduced turnaround time; 90% of cargo handling capacity under private operators Challenges Risk Allocation Imbalance: Many BOT projects failed due to unrealistic traffic estimates (e.g., GMR Chennai Outer Ring Road) as per Kelkar Committee Report, 2015. Regulatory Uncertainty: Delays in land acquisition and environmental clearances. Weak Dispute Resolution: Lack of swift arbitration mechanism. Private Sector Reluctance: Post-2013 interest in BOT projects declined significantly as per CAG Report on PPPs. Suggested Reforms Adopt Model Concession Agreements (MCAs) with in-built renegotiation clauses. Establish a PPP Regulatory Authority (recommended by Kelkar Committee). Build capacity in State PPP Cells – currently functional in only ~12 states. Digitize and publicly disclose concession contracts to ensure transparency. Conclusion While the PPP model has transformed sectors like airports and highways its success has been uneven. Institutional reform, better contract design and timely public financing are essential to unlock its full potential. 2. Introduction Nishkama Karma (selfless action): From the Bhagavad Gita, it mandates performing one’s duty (swadharma) without attachment to outcomes (2.47)—“you have a right to work, but no right to its fruits”. Kantian duty ethics: Actions are morally valuable only if done from duty, not inclination; guided by the Categorical Imperative—universal maxims.  Body Convergence  Duty-for-duty’s-sake: Both ethics require acting without desire for personal gain or emotional motives. Gita: do your duty, not for rewards Kant: moral worth lies in acting from duty, not just accordance with duty Universal moral law: Kant: “Act only on that maxim which you can will as a universal law.” Gita’s lokasangraha (public welfare) ethos echoes universal Dharma beyond personal benefit. Anti-utilitarianism: Both ethics reject consequentialist reasoning and treat moral duty as intrinsically right. Divergence  Epistemic basis: Gita’s ethics grounded in spiritual realization and Dharma. Kant’s ethics built on pure reason and rational autonomy. Scope and flexibility: Gita allows flexibility—swadharma may conflict with universal norms (e.g., caste duty, 3.35) Kant holds perfect duties (e.g., truth-telling) inviolable. Teleology vs Formalism: Gita integrates spiritual liberation and societal benefit. Kant’s deontology is formalistic—not aiming at consequences. Critical View Scholars like Agrawal & Mishra (2013) affirm strong structural parallels yet note Gita’s theistic dimensions missing in Kant.  Some argue Gita’s moral teaching leans consequentialist focusing on moksha and social order . Conclusion The ethical frameworks of the Gita and Kant converge meaningfully on duty and non-attachment reflecting shared moral universals. Their divergence lies in spiritual underpinnings and rigid vs contextual duty norms. Together they illustrate how differing cultural paths arrive at similar moral destinations.