14 July 2026· 30 तथ्य
24,284 vacant rehabilitation flats vs. forced displacement reflects poor planning and resource misallocation by DUSIB.
Relocation 45 km away disrupts livelihoods, violating right to shelter and livelihood (Articles 21, 39).
Court-directed probe exemplifies judicial review scope in social justice matters.
Article 371 applies only to select states (Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh)—Ladakh's UT status complicates its application.
Seven districts with dedicated hill councils represent decentralized cultural governance within centralized UT administration.
Constitutional amendment or special UT rules clarification required for formal implementation.
First murder conviction in 2020 Delhi riots after six years—52 deaths, mostly acquittals in other cases
Tahir Hussain (former AAP councillor) convicted for IB officer Ankit Sharma's death on Feb 25-26, 2020
Case exemplifies investigation challenges: multiple accused, complex evidence chains, political sensitivity
India has served 6 non-permanent UNSC terms but zero permanent memberships despite being world's most populous nation.
'Shanti' theme strategically links India's civilizational identity to soft power diplomacy and UN reform advocacy.
2028-29 seat requires consensus from all 193 UN members; P5 veto power remains structural barrier to permanent membership.
18 post-partum deaths in Rajasthan (May-July 2026) with 7 dialysis cases indicate sepsis/hemorrhage/thromboembolism complications.
Cluster deaths demand investigation into infection control, blood safety, anesthesia protocols, and medicine quality.
MMR in Rajasthan historically exceeds national average despite NRHM and LaQshya implementation.
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Rs 2,500/month for women; 10-year residency requirement excludes migrants
Residency-based welfare criteria may violate constitutional rights under Articles 15-16 and 19
Welfare populism trend reflects fiscal unsustainability and prioritizes electoral politics over inclusive design
Karnataka's NCERT adoption covers Classes I-X, impacting 14+ million students in state board schools.
NCERT curriculum aligns with NEP 2020, emphasizing critical thinking, skill development, and national competitive exam preparation (JEE, NEET).
Multiple states transitioning to NCERT signals standardization trend while maintaining regional language instruction.
1,679 Bangladeshi deportations from Assam (2024-2026) reflects intensified enforcement under current administration.
NRC identified ~1.9 million undocumented persons; deportation risks creating stateless populations.
India-Bangladesh border spans 4,156 km; driven by economic disparities and trafficking networks.
Assam Rifles (est. 1835) operates under Indian Ministry of Defence, conducting CI/border security in Northeast.
NSCN variants demand Nagaland sovereignty; IED represents primary asymmetric tactic indicating territorial control.
Sukhovi-Dimapur corridor critical commercial zone; repeated attacks signal insurgent strategic targeting.
Jnanpith Award (established 1965) is India's highest literary honor for Indian language contributions.
R. Vairamuthu is 60th recipient; prize includes Rs. 11 lakh, citation, and international recognition.
Award celebrates Tamil literature's role in preserving regional heritage and linguistic diversity.