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The legislation grants the National Song, Vande Mataram the same status as the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana.  \n• An alleged Iran-backed Houthi attack targeted a cargo vessel near the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea. The strike killed four crew members and injured others.  \n• The Centre has approved the introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 denominations following a recommendation from the Reserve Bank of India. They are tobe issued alongside paper-based banknotes of the same denominations.  \nKEY PERSPECTIVES FOR EXAM  \nAn editorial titled “In the way” in The Hindu discusses the proposed National Tribunals Commission and concerns surrounding executive control over tribunal administration. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• Tribunal vacancies and administrative inefficiencies underline the need for an independent and effective institutional mechanism.  \n• The National Tribunals Commission, proposed in 2019, seeks to oversee appointments, tenure, salaries and service conditions of tribunal members.  \n• The Supreme Court’s 2025 Madras Bar Association judgment restored the earlier tribunal framework, reinforcing judicial independence.  \n• The Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, however, provides greater executive control over appointments, raising concerns over separation of powers.  \n• It also does not empower the Commission to remove members, limiting its institutional autonomy.  \n• A strengthened Commission, with transparent appointmentsand secure tenure, can ensure efficient, independent and constitutionally sound tribunalisation.  \nAn article titled “Are regional parties losing relevance in India?”by Sanjay Kumar and Vibha Attri in The Hindu examines their continued electoral significance despite setbacks. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• Regional parties remain an important component of Indian politics, with their vote share rising from 28.1% in 2019 to 33.52% in 2024.  \n• Their influence remains strong in states such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana.  \n• The continued strength of regional parties reflects the importance of state-specific issues, regional identities and local leadership in electoral politics.  \n• Their electoral presence also strengthens federalism, by ensuring that diverse regional interests find representation atthe national level.  \n• Also, the electoral setbacks faced by individual parties do not necessarily translate into an overall decline of regional politics.  \n• Taken together, regional parties remain significant to India’s competitive democracy, particularly in shaping coalition dynamics and Centre-State political relations.  \nAn article titled “What my generation can learn from Gen Z, and how we can help” by Manoj Kumar Jha in Indian Express discusses Gen Z’s political engagement and lessons for older generations. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• Gen Z has expanded political vocabulary through social media, transforming concerns into mobilisation.  \n• Their activism highlights that peaceful civic participation can revive democratic engagement when institutions appear unresponsive.  \n• However, online mobilisation must translate into sustained institutional participation to create lasting change.  \n• At the same time, the pursuit of political purity may limit compromise and democratic dialogue, making constructive engagement difficult.  \n• Here, older generations can help through mentorship, institutional experience and intergenerational understanding, while learning from Gen Z’s energy and openness.  \n• Combining Gen Z’s mobilisation with empathy, democratic values and institutional participation can make India’s democratic culture more participatory and sustainable.  \nKEY STATS FOR EXAM  \n• As per the data given by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, among India’s top 500 listed compani","cbCaiqxeTSC1eZY5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqxeTSC1eZY5","pdf",198959,"English","# Key headlines\n## Exam perspectives\n## Key stats for exam\n## Good phrases for exam\n## Suggested articles for exam","[{\"question\":\"What change did the National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduce?\",\"answer\":\"It received Presidential assent and grants the National Song “Vande Mataram” the same status as the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana.\"},{\"question\":\"What concerns are discussed regarding the proposed National Tribunals Commission and tribunal administration?\",\"answer\":\"The points highlight that tribunal vacancies and administrative inefficiencies require an independent mechanism. 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