Daily current affairs 18 June 2026

GENDER QUOTA IN THE JUDICIARY: BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING FOR WOMEN'S REPRESENTATION IN COURTS

Despite rising numbers in lower courts, women remain severely underrepresented in India's higher judiciary due to opaque Collegium processes and structural biases, Breaking this persistent glass ceiling demands transparent appointments, systemic reforms, and mandatory gender quotas to achieve constitutional equality.

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RBI REMOVES INTEREST RATE CEILING ON NRE DEPOSITS: IMPLICATIONS FOR FOREIGN CAPITAL INFLOWS

The RBI temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on FCNR(B) and NRE deposits, introducing a concessional swap facility to absorb banking hedge costs. This strategic move aims to attract $50-70 billion in leveraged NRI capital, fortifying forex reserves and shielding the Indian Rupee from severe global economic volatility.

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SCHEDULE K OF THE DRUGS RULES, 1945: EXEMPTIONS IN DRUG REGULATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE

The Union Health Ministry amended Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945, withdrawing retail licensing exemptions for cough syrups in small villages. This crucial regulatory shift curbs the unchecked sale of contaminated medicines, balancing rural healthcare accessibility with stringent public health safety and accountability.

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UNPAID DOMESTIC LABOUR AND HOMEMAKER COMPENSATION: SUPREME COURT'S 2026 RECOGNITION OF CARE WORK

The landmark 2026 Supreme Court Shishupal judgment recognized homemakers as "Nation Builders," establishing a "Loss of Domestic Care" compensation head with a ₹30,000 monthly baseline. It dismantles patriarchal norms, rectifies GDP blind spots, and legally monetizes women's unpaid caregiving labor.

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URBAN WATER SECURITY IN INDIA: WHY CITIES MUST RETHINK THEIR WATER FUTURE

India's urban water crisis stems from infrastructural decay, high non-revenue water (NRW) losses, and groundwater over-extraction, exacerbated by climate change. Shifting from supply-side reliance to demand-side management, circular water economies, and smart water governance is crucial for resilience.

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