Evening edition
Daily current affairs for UPSC, BPSC, State PCS and PSC exams.
Why in news?
Recent drives by states like West Bengal and Gujarat, coupled with the Union Home Minister's commitment, highlight the ongoing issue of illegal immigration and the government's approach to handling it.
Key points
- West Bengal has deported 4,800 'illegal infiltrators' to Bangladesh in the past month.
- Gujarat police detained 362 undocumented Bangladeshi migrants as part of 'Operation Delta Hunt'.
- The Union government has formed a committee on demographic change to identify and deport infiltrators.
- The concept of 'pushback' for undocumented migrants, including Rohingyas, is being advocated.
Background & context
India shares porous borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar, leading to challenges in managing undocumented migration. The country faces complex legal and humanitarian issues related to asylum seekers and economic migrants.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Foreigners Act, 1946, provides the legal framework for dealing with foreigners, including their entry, stay, and departure from India.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Governance, Security challenges, Indian Diaspora. Issues related to border management, national security, and humanitarian concerns.
Why in news?
The government lifted a temporary ban on Telegram after it failed to prevent the circulation of fake examination papers (NEET) and misleading information, highlighting concerns about digital platform accountability.
Key points
- Telegram was temporarily banned in India until June 22, 2026.
- The ban was imposed due to the app's failure to curb the spread of fake NEET exam papers and misinformation.
- Government officials met Telegram representatives before the ban.
- Telegram was also asked to disable its message editing feature until June 30, 2026.
Background & context
Instant messaging apps are crucial for communication but also pose challenges in controlling the spread of misinformation and illegal content. India has various IT laws to regulate online content and platforms.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, empowers the government to block access to information through any computer resource.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Governance, Social Justice. Role of social media and digital platforms, challenges in content regulation, freedom of speech vs. national security.
Why in news?
The MHA has amended FCRA Rules, mandating NGOs to declare social media accounts and restricting political content, aiming to enhance transparency and control over foreign funding.
Key points
- The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, were notified on June 22, 2026.
- NGOs must now declare their social media accounts.
- Activities funded by foreign contributions are restricted to those specified in the application.
- Political content funded by foreign contributions is explicitly barred.
Background & context
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) governs the receipt of foreign contributions by associations, bodies, and individuals in India. It aims to prevent its misuse for anti-national activities. The Act has been amended several times to address emerging concerns.
★ Prelims fact capsule
This is the tenth amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Governance, Polity. Regulation of NGOs, transparency in financial dealings, impact on civil society, national security concerns.