Right to Be Forgotten: The Delhi High Court has recognized the ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ (RTBF) as an intrinsic component of the Right to Privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution. Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) allows individuals to seek removal of personal information from digital platforms when it becomes outdated, irrelevant, or infringes upon […]
Month: June 2026
Khet Bachao Abhiyan
Khet Bachao Abhiyan: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will conduct the month-long ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from 1–30 June 2026 across the country. Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a nationwide agricultural awareness and outreach campaign led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to promote sustainable farming practices, improve soil health, and strengthen […]
Coal Gasification : In News
Coal Gasification: In News Union Coal and Mines Minister announced a ₹37,500-crore incentive package during a roadshow to promote surface coal gasification. Coal gasification is a chemical process that breaks down and converts coal or lignite into synthetic gas, commonly known as syngas. Instead of burning the solid coal directly (which produces heavy smoke and […]
India–Nepal Border Dispute
India–Nepal Border Dispute: Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah triggered a massive domestic political storm, by claiming that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territory, challenging Kathmandu’s traditional narrative. The India-Nepal border dispute is a long-standing territorial disagreement centered primarily around three strategic zones along their 1,850 km shared open border. The core structural friction involves […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 1st Jun 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 1st jun 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Mettur Dam
Mettur Dam: The probability of the Mettur dam getting opened on the scheduled date appears to be remote, in view of the poor storage and the forecast of a poor southwest monsoon (June-September) this year. Mettur Dam is located at Mettur, Salem District, in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest dams in India […]
Giant Malabar Squirrel
Giant Malabar Squirrel: A rare Giant Malabar Squirrel has been recently spotted in the Devpur forest area of Chhattisgarh’s Barnawapara forest. The Malabar Giant Squirrel, also known as the Indian Giant Squirrel, is a large multicoloured tree squirrel species endemic to India. It is one of the largest squirrels in the world. Scientific Name: Ratufa […]
Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel: The Supreme Court recently observed that the doctrine of promissory estoppel cannot be invoked to claim a benefit under a government policy which was never aimed to benefit a specific class of industrial unit. It is a legal doctrine that states that if someone reasonably relies on a promise and acts […]
Design Linked Incentive Scheme : In News
Design Linked Incentive Scheme: In News The Union Minister said that India’s design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme is showing good results. Design Linked Incentive Scheme is a key instrument in advancing India’s ambition to develop a strong fabless capability. The scheme aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen supply chain resilience, and enhance domestic value addition. Start-ups […]
Beaufort Castle
Beaufort Castle: Beaufort Castle — known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or the “Castle of the High Rock”, is a medieval fortress situated atop a commanding hill near the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. Originally built by Crusaders in the 12th century, the castle has changed hands multiple times throughout history, passing through Crusader, Muslim, […]
