What happened with NCERT Class 9 Book: Emergency Added, 'Secularism' Removed?

Revised NCERT Class 9 textbook includes 'Emergency' chapter while removing definitions of 'secularism' and related terminology, sparking curriculum controversy. The newly revised NCERT Class 9 civics textbook incorporates a dedicated chapter on India's Emergency period (1975-1977) while notably omitting definitions of 'secularism,' 'secular,' and related cons

27 June 2026 Current Affairs

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Electoral Roll Pruning: Nearly 6 Crore Names Deleted in First Year of SIR Process

Post-Bihar Systematic Inclusion-Exclusion Review (SIR), 65 lakh voters removed from rolls, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement.

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#electoral-rolls#voter-disenfranchisement#election-commission#democratic-processes#electoral-integrity

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NCERT Class 9 Book: Emergency Added, 'Secularism' Removed

Revised NCERT Class 9 textbook includes 'Emergency' chapter while removing definitions of 'secularism' and related terminology, sparking curriculum controversy.

UPSCSSC

#education_policy#curriculum_revision#constitutional_values#NCERT#civics

Politics & Governance

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Ram Mandir Donation Controversy: 8 Arrested, Trust Members Resign Amid ₹80 Lakh Seizure

Ram Mandir trust donations alleged siphoned; general secretary Champat Rai, key members resign as 8 arrested in fraud investigation.

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#institutional-governance#financial-fraud#trust-mismanagement#religious-institutions#accountability