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Unlawful Activities Prevention Act - 2026

Unlawful Activities Prevention Act – 2026

In the aftermath of independence, India was ‘pulled together’ to form the Union of States. Hence, even today, the Indian nation continues to face threats and challenges to its integrity and sovereignty. In 1967, in the wake of the Naxalbari movement in West Bengal, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) was enacted to protect the internal security of India. The Act was enacted to address anti-national and secessionist movements in India. In 1963, on the recommendation of the Committee on National Integration, reasonable restrictions were imposed under Article 19 (Freedom of speech and expression) against activities disturbing the integrity and sovereignty of India through the Constitutional (Sixteenth) Amendment Act. Through this Act, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act came into force.

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From Opaque to Open: The Quest for Algorithmic Accountability in Indian Public Services

In the 21st century, the machinery of governance is no longer just composed of legislative halls and administrative offices; it is increasingly defined by code. As India integrates Artificial Intelligence into its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), algorithms are becoming the primary arbiters of resource allocation and citizen welfare.

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Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitat and Tangible Income  (MISHTI) – A Gender Perspective of Mangrove Governance in India (2026)

Mangroves are one of the keystone species that cover 0.15% of the total geographical area of India as per the Indian State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023). They play a vital role in maintaining the biodiversity of the coastal ecosystem. They also act as natural barriers against storm surges, protect the coastline from erosion and help fight climate change by serving as carbon sinks thereby storing blue carbon.

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Strategic Evolution of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project: A Blueprint for India’s 2047 Nuclear Energy Mission

The Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (RAPP), located at Rawatbhata near the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, serves as the cornerstone of India’s indigenous nuclear energy program. Managed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), the site transitioned from early collaboration with Canada (CANDU reactors) to becoming the primary testing ground for India’s sovereign Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) technology.

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PRASHAD SCHEME 2015

India is a culturally rich and diverse country filled with numerous places of religious and cultural significance. These rich heritage and pilgrimage sites attract millions of international and domestic tourists to India. Before PRASHAD, India lacked an integrated, inclusive, and sustainable approach towards tourism development and infrastructure.

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India–Laos: Textile Craft Heritage Exchange (2026)

The textile connection between India and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is rooted in a shared civilizational tapestry that spans over a millennium. Both nations view textiles not merely as commodities but as profound storytellers of cultural identity, spirituality, and social status. Historically, the exchange began through the spread of Buddhism and the migration of the Tai people, who carried weaving traditions from the Yunnan region into the Mekong Valley.

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