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Gram Sabhas and Panchayats 03 Jul 2026

Current Affairs · Polity

Gram Sabhas and Panchayats

The Hindu, Page 6, Editorial - Yes and no - GS-2-Polity Why in News: A Rural Development Ministry report based on surveys examines citizen participation in gram sabhas and highlights concerns over participation fatigue.…

Decode Civils · 3 Jul 2026

Hormuz Crisis and Energy Security 03 Jul 2026

Current Affairs · Economy

Hormuz Crisis and Energy Security

The Hindu, Page 6, Editorial - The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability - GS-3-Economy Why in News: The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlighted India's energy security challenges and renewed focus on coal…

Decode Civils · 3 Jul 2026

HPV Vaccination 03 Jul 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

HPV Vaccination

The Hindu, Page 10, Editorial - A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination - GS-2-Health Why in news: The Government of India launched a nationwide cervical cancer campaign in February 2026, providing free HPV…

Decode Civils · 3 Jul 2026

FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 26 Jun 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

FCRA Amendment Rules 2026

Subject - GS Paper-II (Governance & Social Justice) Subtopic - NGOs, civil society, and government policies. Source - The Hindu (26th June 2026 - Page 8 - Editorial Section) Onerous rules Why in news: The Foreign…

Decode Civils · 26 Jun 2026

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY)

Why in news: PM announced Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) to boost youth employment, promote job creation, and enhance employability and social security across sectors, particularly manufacturing. To facilitate employment and skilling opportunities for youth.…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Global Gender Gap Report 2025 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

Global Gender Gap Report 2025

Why in news: India ranks 131 out of 148 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025 by WEF, slipping two places. India’s gender parity score stands at 64.1%, making it one of the lowest in South Asia. India's global position declined, while the worldwide gender gap closed to…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Coal Distribution & Types 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Coal Distribution & Types

Why in news: Angul district in Odisha is a major hub for coal mining. India's major coal-producing states, consistently leading in output and reserves, are Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, with Odisha often topping…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Bharat Forecasting System, IMD & C-FLOOD 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Bharat Forecasting System, IMD & C-FLOOD

Why in news: The government unveiled the new “Bharat Forecasting System” (BFS) for improved weather prediction. The BFS is developed by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). It will provide weather forecasts with a 6 km resolution, the highest in the…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Southwest Monsoon - Factors & Issues 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Southwest Monsoon - Factors & Issues

Southwest Monsoon is primary rainy season, contributing over 70% of annual rainfall between June-September. Monsoon winds first reach the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal around the third week of May. IMD declares monsoon onset when it reaches Kerala, with the normal onset date…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Stratospheric Aerosol Injection 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Stratospheric Aerosol Injection

Why in news: SAI involves injecting aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight and cool the planet. Inspired by volcanic eruptions, which naturally cool Earth by spewing aerosols into the atmosphere. Suggested as a supplement to emissions reductions, not a replacement.…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Indus Water Treaty 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · International Relations

Indus Water Treaty

Why in news: Following the Pahalgam terror attack by TRF killing 26 tourists, the Cabinet Committee on Security decided to hold the IWT of 1960 in abeyance. IWT has no exit clause or provision for unilateral abrogation. Article XII (4): The treaty can only end with a “duly…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Mizoram Full Functional Literacy 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

Mizoram Full Functional Literacy

Why in news: Mizoram declared a fully literate state, becoming the first state in India to achieve full functional literacy. Mizoram recorded 98.20% literacy rate as per the PLFS Survey 2023-24 (above 95% benchmark). In 2024, Ladakh became the first administrative unit to…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026