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NEET paper leaks traumatic for students and families, institutions must learn, says SC
The Supreme Court has mandated systemic reforms within the [National Testing Agency] (NTA) following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, emphasizing the need for 'institutional memory' and strict accountability. The [Ministry of Education] has been directed to detail measures for retaining specialized personnel and ensuring the integrity of the national examination system.
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Must ReadGovt. mulls social security schemes for gig workers as their number could reach 2.5 crore by decade-end
The Indian government is developing social security schemes (accident and maternity benefits) for gig and platform workers, expecting their numbers to reach 2.5 crore by 2030 (up from the current 1 crore). The Labour Ministry is using the [e-Shram portal] to register these workers and is establishing a [National Social Security Board] as mandated by the [Code on Social Security, 2020].
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Must ReadIsro scientists detect possible subsurface ice near Moon’s south pole using Chandrayaan-2
Scientists from [ISRO] and the [Physical Research Laboratory] have found possible evidence of subsurface water ice near the Moon's south pole. This discovery was made by analyzing data from the [Dual Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar] (DFSAR) instrument aboard [Chandrayaan-2], focusing on permanently shadowed craters.
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The Union Law Minister indicated that the [Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam], granting 33% reservation for women in the [Lok Sabha] and State Assemblies, will be implemented before the 2029 parliamentary elections. This follows the defeat of a Constitutional amendment bill in the [Lok Sabha] in April 2026, which sought to increase the number of [Lok Sabha] seats to a maximum of 850 and operationalise the quota law, as the government failed to secure the required **two-thirds majority**.
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Must ReadIMD makes downward revision in monsoon forecast, India headed for driest year in a decade
The [India Meteorological Department] (IMD) has revised its monsoon forecast downwards, predicting the upcoming monsoon season to receive only 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA), making it potentially the driest year in a decade. This revision is attributed to a clearer assessment of an emerging [El Nino] in the equatorial Pacific Ocean and a neutral [Indian Ocean Dipole] (IOD), factors that typically suppress rainfall over the Indian subcontinent.
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The recent [Quadrilateral Security Dialogue] (Quad) Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi focused on transitioning from dialogue to actionable initiatives like maritime security, resilient supply chains, and critical minerals. However, the grouping continues to face questions regarding its cohesion, as divergent national priorities and the absence of a binding security treaty limit its momentum against China's rising influence in the Indo-Pacific.
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Must ReadWill increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?
The President promulgated an ordinance to increase the sanctioned strength of the [Supreme Court of India] from 34 to 38 judges, following the Union Cabinet's approval of the [Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026]. This move aims to facilitate 'speedy justice' and address the mounting pendency of cases, which currently stands at over 93,000.
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Must ReadValidating flaws: on the Supreme Court and the SIR
The [Supreme Court of India] upheld the [Election Commission of India]'s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, viewing it as a step towards free and fair elections. The editorial criticizes the delayed judgment, arguing it serves as a 'retrospective validation' of an exercise that resulted in significant, potentially arbitrary voter deletions and skewed gender ratios in several states.
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