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Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?
The central government has introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, to replace the existing [MGNREGA] starting July 1, 2026. This new legislation aims to expand guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days annually, shifting focus towards convergence-based development, climate resilience, and stricter administrative controls like face-authentication attendance, sparking debate over potential exclusion and the dilution of the rights-based approach.
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Must ReadSupreme Court launches ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’
Chief Justice of India [Surya Kant] announced two major digital initiatives to improve judicial administration and access to justice. The **'One Case One Data'** initiative aims to integrate data from all levels of courts into a unified digital database to streamline case management.
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ImportantFrom Ukraine to Iran, evacuation crises prompts MEA to push for database of Indian students abroad
The [Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)] is pushing to create a comprehensive database of Indian students studying abroad, prompted by the challenges faced during evacuation efforts in recent conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and US-Iran tensions. Currently, registration on the [MADAD portal] is voluntary and has low participation, making it difficult for Indian missions to locate and assist students during emergencies.
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Must ReadWho is a Pro-tem Speaker, and why is the role crucial for a new Assembly?
Following the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, Karuppiah M.V. was appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker by the Governor.
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Must ReadExplainSpeaking: Why PM Modi’s call to save forex could slow down India’s growth
The Prime Minister recently advocated for reducing dependence on imported goods and chemical fertilizers, promoting natural farming, and embracing 'Swadeshi' (locally made) products to save foreign exchange (forex) reserves. This call follows global supply shocks, particularly concerning fuel and fertilizers.
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ImportantOn hate speech, Supreme Court verdict narrows the law’s scope
The Supreme Court recently concluded a case regarding alleged hate speech by political leaders during the 2020 Delhi protests. The Court, while clarifying that prior sanction is not required to register an FIR in such cases, ultimately relied on a Delhi Police report to dismiss the charges without hearing substantive arguments on the merits of the speech itself.
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