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IT Rules Amendments and Pre-Censorship Concerns in India

Current Affairs 17-Apr-2026

The proposed amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021 have triggered widespread debate over their potential to introduce pre-censorship in India’s digital ecosystem.

What is Lakhwar Hydroelectric Project: Key Features, Significance, and Challenges

Current Affairs 17-Apr-2026

The Lakhwar Hydroelectric Project, a long-pending multipurpose river valley project on the Yamuna River in Uttarakhand, has gained renewed attention due to progress in construction, improved inter-state cooperation, and financial commitments by participating states.

Section 301 Probe: Implications for India–US Trade Relations

Current Affairs 17-Apr-2026

The United States has initiated a Section 301 investigation against several major trading partners, including India, citing concerns related to unfair trade practices, forced labour issues, and structural excess manufacturing capacity.

CAFE Norms and Fuel Efficiency: How India is Regulating Vehicle Emissions

Current Affairs 17-Apr-2026

The Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms have come into renewed focus due to ongoing discussions between the government and automobile industry regarding the implementation of stricter CAFE-III standards, aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing vehicular emissions in India.

Women’s Quota Act Comes into Force: Implications for India’s Democratic Representation

Current Affairs 17-Apr-2026

The Union Government has formally brought into force the Women’s Quota Act, 2023, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, marking a historic step toward institutionalising gender-based political representation in India.