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World Liberty Financial tokens ($WLFI)

Why in news? A controversial cryptocurrency associated with the business interests of former US president Donald Trump’s family entered the trading ...

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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

Why in news? The government extended the free foodgrain scheme under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) for another year beginning in September 202...

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India’s bail system: towards a more humane framework

Why in news? There is a growing debate on reforming India’s bail system, which many argue is inequitable and keeps poor defendants behind bars while...

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MGNREGA spending cap: a blow to rural employment

Why in news? The Union Ministry of Finance capped expenditure under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) at sixty p...

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Rajasthan issues comprehensive stray dog rules

Why in news? Rajasthan became the first Indian state to implement detailed guidelines to manage street dogs in compliance with the Animal Birth Contro...

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NIRF rankings under fire for data reliability

Why in news? The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) came under scrutiny as education experts and the Union education minister questioned ...

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Air Quality Life Index report 2025: pollution cuts lifespan

Why in news? The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago released its 2025 Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report. The study shows that air...

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System of National Accounts 2025

Why in news? The United Nations Statistical Commission adopted the System of National Accounts (SNA) 2025, a new framework that broadens the way count...

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NARI 2025 Report: Gauging Women’s Safety

Why in news? The National Annual Report and Index on Women’s Safety (NARI 2025) released its findings. The report surveyed women across Indian citie...

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Chhath Festival

Why in news? The Bihar government commissioned the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) to prepare a nomination dossier for th...

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National Sports Day

Why in news? India observed National Sports Day on 29 August to honour hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and to promote fitness and sports culture acros...

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Regulating Coal Operations

Why in news? A recent report highlighted the health and environmental damage caused by coal extraction and power generation in India. The report calle...

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