Delimitation and Women’s Reservation in Legislatures: The Union government has introduced three major Bills: the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to enable fresh delimitation based on the latest available Census, expand the Lok Sabha, and operationalise 33% women’s reservation in […]
IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook
IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook: The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth outlook, warning that the world economy is drifting toward a more adverse scenario due to the West Asia conflict, which it cautioned could trigger the largest energy crisis in modern times. The revision is driven by energy price spikes and disruptions in […]
First Semiconductor Fab in India
First Semiconductor Fab in India: India has officially notified the establishment of the country’s 1st semiconductor fabrication plant within a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dholera, Gujarat, marking a significant leap forward in India’s electronics and IT manufacturing ecosystem. First Semiconductor Fab in India: The SEZ is dedicated to Electronic Hardware, Software, IT/ITES, […]
State of India’s Bats Report
State of India’s Bats Report: The first-ever national assessment, State of India’s Bats (2024–25), highlights the growing neglect and threats faced by bat species in India due to urbanisation, deforestation, land-use change, and climate impacts. Prepared by experts led by Nature Conservation Foundation and Bat Conservation International, the report underscores severe data gaps and the […]
CAFE-III norms
CAFE-III norms: The Indian government and the automobile industry reached a broad consensus on the upcoming CAFE-III (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency Phase III). CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) norms are government-mandated standards that regulate the weighted average fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions of an automaker’s entire fleet, rather than individual models. Established By: The Bureau […]
The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha alongside major constitutional amendments to facilitate the expansion of Parliament. This Bill is a supplementary piece of legislation designed to extend the provisions of the 131st Constitutional Amendment and the Delimitation Bill, 2026 specifically to […]
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month: April marks Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment to improve quality of life.Parkinson’s Europe founded World Parkinson’s Day in April 1997 with support from the World Health Organisation to mark the birthday of James Parkinson, who first described the disease in 1817.Parkinson’s disease is […]
IVF in Vegetative State
IVF in Vegetative State: The Delhi High Court upheld a woman’s right to continue In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) with an Indian Army soldier in a vegetative state (disorder of consciousness), holding that his prior consent remains valid despite his current medical condition.The soldier’s wife approached the court to resume the IVF treatment, invoking her right to […]
International Day of Zero Waste
International Day of Zero Waste: Following the International Day of Zero Waste (30th March), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food Waste Index 2024 highlights that India wastes 78–80 million tonnes of food annually, exposing a stark paradox of widespread hunger alongside massive food wastage.The International Day of Zero Waste, highlights the need for better […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th April 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 17th April 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
