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The Australian government has passed legislation that makes it illegal for social media platforms to allow children under 16 to hold accounts. This strict new law shifts the responsibility entirely onto tech giants. It demands that they redesign their systems to protect young users from online harms.

Here is a detailed breakdown of how Australia bans social media for minors and what this means for digital privacy and safety globally.

• The World Inequality Report 2026, released by the World Inequality Lab, reveals alarming disparities globally and in India. In India, the top 10% earn 58% of national income while the bottom 50% earn only 15%.

• The report highlights widening income, wealth, gender, and climate inequalities, demanding urgent policy intervention for inclusive growth and social justice.

• This is the 3rd edition of World Inequality Report after 2018 and 2022.

Every year, the global community unites to uphold the dignity of the individual on International Human Rights Day. For a Civil Services aspirant, this day is not merely an event but a syllabus touchpoint linking International Institutions (UN), the Constitution of India (Fundamental Rights), and Statutory Bodies (NHRC).

Here is a detailed analysis of Human Rights Day, its 2025 theme, and its relevance to the Indian politico-legal framework.

National security relies on soldier morale as much as it relies on modern weapons. The defence budget covers operational needs, but the duty of society to care for the veteran and the war-widow finds its expression through a special system: the Armed Forces Flag Day.

For a civil services student, understanding this day requires more than a ceremonial look. You must study the administrative structure of the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), the management of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF), and the idea of the 'Social Contract' between a nation and its defenders.