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26 January 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 26 January 2026
Curated from PIB, RBI, All India Radio and verified national sources — organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision.
15 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
Since 2019, during Prime Minister Modi's second term, significant constitutional amendments have been enacted to enhance representation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and…
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The Congress party has accused the BJP government of a "direct assault on judicial independence" following the transfer of the Sambhal Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM). Congress alleges this transfer is a "textbook examp…
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Economist Parakala Prabhakar has critically labeled the "Systematic Intensive Revision" (SIR) of voter lists as a "peaceful political genocide." He warns that this process is allegedly designed to exclude dissenters and…
Read full storyA recent study across India, Bangladesh, and Ghana reveals that bicycles are crucial for low-income workers in Global South cities, despite urban planning predominantly favoring cars. The research highlights cycling's p…
Read full storyA committee, constituted following Supreme Court directions, has concluded that domestic workers do not require a distinct law, asserting that existing labour codes offer sufficient protection. This stance is contentiou…
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India's rural employment guarantee law, widely understood as MGNREGA, is reportedly being replaced by a centrally controlled and budget-capped scheme. This significant policy shift transforms a rights-based, demand-driv…
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The article highlights the growing marginalisation of slum areas in India due to rapid urban population growth. It underscores the critical responsibility to recognize, protect, assist, and ensure justice for the millio…
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The article discusses the legality of alleged US operations in Venezuela, specifically targeting President Maduro, under international law. Many experts view such actions as a potential breach of Article 2(4) of the UN…
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The article emphasizes the continued, undeniable significance of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in rural areas, despite discussions or perceptions of its operational evolution. For…
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A political debate emerged regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Congress leader Sonia Gandhi alleged the scheme's 'demolition,' terming it a 'collective failure.' BJP's Amit Ma…
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The article highlights the proposed replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the new "VB-G RAM G Bill 2025," which has triggered protests. This significant policy shift ra…
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Parliament has controversially repealed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), replacing it with the new "VB-G RAM G bill". The legislation was cleared by both houses in a single day, spar…
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Critics argue that the new "VB–G RAM G" system is centralising control and incentivising rationing of work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). This development is significant for…
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A proposed bill aims to replace the existing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new wage programme. Critics warn that this new programme will no longer be demand-driven, fundamentall…
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Around 6,800 trees are marked for felling to widen a 20-km section of the Gangotri Highway in Uttarakhand, part of the Char Dham Project. This has sparked significant controversy and opposition due to environmental conc…
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