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1. China’s Export Controls on 40 Advanced Technologies

Why in News?

China proposed restrictions on 40 advanced technologies involving Artificial Intelligence, solar photovoltaics and biotechnology. The move could affect India’s solar manufacturing and technology supply chains.

Prelims Facts & Static GK

• Announcement No. 48: China’s draft export-control proposal.
• 14 Technologies: Proposed export prohibition.
• 26 Technologies: Proposed restricted exports.
• AI: Artificial Intelligence.
• Photovoltaics: Conversion of sunlight into electricity.
• Perovskite Solar Cells: Emerging solar-cell technology.
• Polysilicon: Important material for solar manufacturing.

Mains Perspective

Revision Note: China Export Controls + AI + Solar Technology + Supply Chain Security.

2. Census 2027 — Digital Census & Caste Enumeration

Why in News?

The government expanded eligibility for Census enumerators, including private school teachers and personnel from specified institutions. Census 2027 is planned as India’s first digital Census, with caste enumeration.

Prelims Facts & Static GK

• Census Act: 1948.
• Census Rules: 1990.
• First Census: 1872, non-synchronous.
• First Synchronous Census: 1881.
• Authority: Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
• Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Constitution: Census falls under Union List Entry 69.

Mains Perspective

Revision Note: Census 2027 + Digital Census + Caste Enumeration + Data Privacy.

3. Delimitation of Parliamentary Constituencies

Why in News?

The Opposition demanded all-party consultations before fresh delimitation proposals. The debate focuses on parliamentary representation, population and federal balance.

Prelims Facts & Static GK

• Delimitation: Redrawing electoral constituency boundaries.
• Article 81: Composition of Lok Sabha.
• Article 82: Readjustment after Census.
• Article 170: State Legislative Assemblies.
• 84th Amendment: Extended the freeze on seat readjustment.
• 87th Amendment: Allowed boundary readjustment based on the 2001 Census without changing seat allocation.

Mains Perspective

Revision Note: Delimitation + Article 82 + Article 170 + Federal Representation.

4. Ladakh — Constitutional Safeguards & Article 371

Why in News?

The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance rejected a fresh proposal from the Centre, demanding stronger constitutional protections and a legislative Assembly for Ladakh.

Prelims Facts & Static GK

• Ladakh: Union Territory since 31 October 2019.
• Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act: 2019.
• Article 371: Special provisions for certain States.
• Sixth Schedule: Autonomous councils in specified northeastern tribal areas.
• LAB: Leh Apex Body.
• KDA: Kargil Democratic Alliance.

Mains Perspective

Revision Note: Ladakh + Article 371 + Sixth Schedule + Constitutional Safeguards.

5. Manipur Electoral Roll Revision — SSR vs SIR

Why in News?

The Election Commission initiated a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Manipur, focusing on eligible voters and updated voter registration.

Prelims Facts & Static GK

• Article 324: Election Commission of India.
• RPA 1950: Electoral rolls and voter registration.
• SSR: Special Summary Revision.
• SIR: Special Intensive Revision.
• Form 6: New voter registration.
• Form 7: Objection or deletion request.
• Qualifying Dates: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October.

Mains Perspective

Revision Note: Article 324 + SSR vs SIR + Voter Registration + Electoral Integrity.

6. Punjab Drug Crisis — NCORD & Narcotics Control

Why in News?

The Union Home Ministry sought reports from Punjab concerning drug-related incidents and measures to strengthen narcotics control, financial investigations and law-enforcement coordination.

Prelims Facts & Static GK

• NDPS Act: Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
• NCB: Narcotics Control Bureau.
• NCORD: Narco Coordination Centre.
• Article 47: Public health-related Directive Principle.
• Key Challenges: Drug trafficking, organised crime and border security.
• Punjab PCS Special: Punjab’s drug-control policies and internal security.

Mains Perspective

Revision Note: Punjab Drug Crisis + NDPS Act + NCB + NCORD + Border Security.

7. India–US Relations & Russian Oil Sanctions

Why in News?

India–US diplomatic discussions drew attention amid concerns over Russian oil purchases, economic sanctions, tariffs and bilateral strategic relations.

Prelims Facts & Static GK

• Economic Sanctions: Restrictions imposed for political or strategic objectives.
• Tariff: Tax on traded goods.
• Energy Security: Reliable and affordable energy availability.
• Strategic Autonomy: Independent foreign-policy decision-making.
• India–US Cooperation: Trade, defence, technology and diplomacy.

Mains Perspective

Revision Note: India–US Relations + Russian Oil + Sanctions + Energy Security.

8. Chhattisgarh Anti-Conversion Law & Religious Freedom

Why in News?

Legal challenges concerning Chhattisgarh’s religious conversion law raised questions about freedom of conscience, voluntary conversion, constitutional rights and tribal communities.

Prelims Facts & Static GK

• Article 25: Freedom of conscience and religion.
• Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs.
• Article 14: Equality before law.
• Article 21: Life and personal liberty.
• Rev. Stainislaus Case, 1977: Important Supreme Court judgment on religious propagation and conversion.
• Fifth Schedule: Administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in specified States.

Mains Perspective

Revision Note: Article 25 + Religious Freedom + Anti-Conversion Laws + Tribal Rights.

📰 Important Editorial — Electoral Roll Revision & Voter Rights

THE HINDU | 17 OCTOBER 2026 | GS-II

Editorial Background

The editorial examines electoral roll revision, voter inclusion, transparency and concerns about wrongful deletion of eligible voters.

Key Concepts

• Article 324: Election Commission.
• Article 326: Adult suffrage.
• SSR: Special Summary Revision.
• SIR: Special Intensive Revision.
• Form 6: New voter registration.
• Form 7: Objections and deletion requests.
• Electoral Integrity: Accuracy, transparency and inclusion.

Mains Perspective

Editorial Takeaway: Electoral roll revision must balance accurate voter lists with protection against wrongful exclusion of eligible citizens.

⚡ Prelims Concept — Important Facts & Institutions

• Article 25: Freedom of religion.
• Article 47: Public health Directive Principle.
• Article 82: Delimitation after Census.
• Article 170: State Legislative Assemblies.
• Article 324: Election Commission.
• Article 326: Adult suffrage.
• Article 371: Special provisions for certain States.
• Census Act: 1948.
• NDPS Act: 1985.
• NCB: Narcotics Control Bureau.
• NCORD: Narco Coordination Centre.
• SSR: Special Summary Revision.
• SIR: Special Intensive Revision.

⚡ Rapid Revision — 8 Important News

• China: Export controls on advanced technologies.
• Census 2027: Digital Census and caste enumeration.
• Delimitation: Articles 82 and 170.
• Ladakh: Article 371 and constitutional safeguards.
• Manipur: Electoral roll revision.
• Punjab: NDPS Act and narcotics control.
• India–US: Russian oil and energy security.
• Chhattisgarh: Conversion law and Article 25.

🔥 Most Important Topics for UPSC, PPSC & PSSSB

• China’s Advanced Technology Export Controls
• Census 2027 and Digital Enumeration
• Delimitation and Federal Representation
• Ladakh’s Constitutional Safeguards
• Manipur Electoral Roll Revision
• Punjab Drug Crisis and NCORD
• India–US Relations and Russian Oil
• Chhattisgarh Anti-Conversion Law
• Editorial: Electoral Reforms and Voter Rights

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