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Revised Draft of the Pesticide Management Bill, 2025

Current Affairs 19-Feb-2026

The Central Government has released the revised draft of the Pesticide Management Bill, 2025, seeking suggestions from citizens and stakeholders, with the aim of reforming India's pesticide regulatory system.

Great Nicobar Mega Project Cleared by NGT: Strategic Imperatives Amid Ecological Concerns

Current Affairs 19-Feb-2026

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has approved the ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar infrastructure project, citing its strategic importance and noting that environmental safeguards are in place.

Sabarimala Entry Verdict Under Review: Supreme Court to Revisit 2018 Judgment

Current Affairs 19-Feb-2026

The Supreme Court of India has scheduled hearings from April 7 before a nine-judge Constitution Bench to consider review petitions against its 2018 verdict permitting women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala Temple.

Digital Personal Data Protection Act Under Judicial Scrutiny: Privacy vs Transparency Debate Intensifies

Current Affairs 19-Feb-2026

Three PILs have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).

Shahpur Kandi Dam Nears Completion: India Moves to Harness Ravi Waters

Current Affairs 19-Feb-2026

India plans to block the surplus flow of the Ravi River to Pakistan as the long-delayed Shahpur Kandi Dam Project on the Punjab–Jammu & Kashmir border approaches completion.

Judicial Diversity & Appointments Reform: Constitutional Debate on Representation and Regional Benches

Current Affairs 19-Feb-2026

A Private Member’s Bill has been introduced in Parliament proposing constitutional amendments to promote diversity in judicial appointments and to establish regional benches of the Supreme Court of India.