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Why in News NITI Aayog released its report “Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Growth in Pulses towards the Goal of Atmanirbharta.” Though focused on pulses, the report also provides lessons for achieving self-reliance in food crops like millets, which face similar challenges of productivity, pricing,

Why in News The GST Council, in its 56th meeting, approved a rationalised two-slab GST structure 5% rate 18% rate Special 40% rate for sin and luxury goods About GST Council Constitutional Body Established under Article 279A of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 Role

Why in News With the retirement of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia (August 2025), only one woman judge (Justice B.V. Nagarathna) remains in the Supreme Court out of 34 judges This stark gender imbalance has reignited debates on diversity, representation, and inclusivity in India’s top court About

Why in News India’s health insurance schemes (PMJAY and SHIPs) are expanding coverage to over 80% of the population Debate: Critics argue insurance-driven models strengthen for-profit healthcare Public health infrastructure is neglected Concerns over sustainability and equity   Background: Universal Health Care in India UHC

Why in News? Ministry of Education (MoE) data shows a fall of nearly 25 lakh students (aged 3–11) in enrolment (2024–25 vs. 2023–24). Class 1–12 enrolment dropped by 11 lakh, hitting an all-time low since 2018–19. What is the Issue? Enrolment of 3–11 age group

Context At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, leaders Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping projected strategic alignment, signaling deeper cooperation amidst growing tensions with the United States. Key Highlights Strategic Convergence: Emphasis on counter-terrorism, energy security, and shaping a multipolar global

Why in News A report titled “Regulating Coal Operations: Environmental and Social Impacts through the Lens of the NGT” was released on 26 August 2025 in New Delhi. Key points: Coal will remain important for India’s energy for many years. Coal causes serious health and

Why in News Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completed 11 years on 28th August 2025. It has become the world’s largest financial inclusion programme, with nearly 100 percent households and over 90 percent adults in India now having a bank account. About Pradhan Mantri Jan

Why in News India’s fossil heritage is under threat as rare specimens like the 47-million-year-old snake Vasuki indicus face theft, vandalism, and illegal auctions abroad. The absence of a dedicated national fossil protection law or repository makes India’s fossil treasures highly vulnerable. About India’s Fossil

Why in News The Supreme Court recently delivered a judgment in a tragic Coimbatore road accident case Highlighted the urgent need for lane discipline on Indian roads Legality of Right to Road Safety in India Fundamental Right: Right to safe, well-maintained, and motorable roads is