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Shield or Safeguard? Supreme Court’s Split Verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act

Current Affairs 14-Jan-2026

The Supreme Court of India delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, a provision introduced through the 2018 Amendment. Section 17A mandates prior approval/sanction before initiating any inquiry or investigation against public servants for decisions taken in the discharge of official duties.

Beyond Megacities: How Small Towns Are Reshaping India’s Urbanisation Trajectory

Current Affairs 14-Jan-2026

Recent analysis indicates that India’s urban growth is increasingly being driven by small towns rather than large metropolitan cities, marking a significant shift in the country’s urbanisation pattern.

National Environmental Benchmarking Gets a Boost with NESL

Current Affairs 14-Jan-2026

Recently, the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL) established the National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL), a specialised national facility to test and recalibrate air pollution monitoring instruments and environmental sensors under Indian conditions.