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20 January 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 20 January 2026
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A 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…
Read full storyIndia'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…
Read full storyDespite their significant contribution to India's agricultural sector, women are largely denied land rights, which remain predominantly with men. This systemic issue severely limits women's access to crucial government…
Read full storyThe Indian National Congress, at 140 years old, faces a significant structural crisis. Amidst dominant right-wing politics, the party struggles to rebuild its organizational capacity while upholding its core principle o…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated that democracy delivers in India as governance is people-centric, during the Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC). India is hosting this significant event f…
Read full storyThe article suggests Europe should act as a "credible broker" in a new global framework, particularly concerning the United States' strategic interest in Greenland. It advocates for Europe to leverage its diplomatic str…
Read full storyThe 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…
Read full storyPakistan's political history is marked by civilian governments struggling against military dominance, weak institutions, and social divisions. The appointment of Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Force signifies a continua…
Read full storyThe 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…
Read full storyUS Senator Marco Rubio stated that the US will not govern Venezuela but will exert pressure for changes through an oil blockade. Concurrently, a deposed Venezuelan leader is scheduled to appear in Manhattan's federal co…
Read full storyThe 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…
Read full storyA 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…
Read full storyThe 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…
Read full storyParliament 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…
Read full storyCritics 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…
Read full storyA 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…
Read full storyAround 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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