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    News in Short – 8 November, 2025

    In News

  • India commemorates the 150th anniversary of its National Song, Vande Mataram, a powerful symbol of unity, sacrifice, and patriotism. 

    • Historical Background

  • Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, 'Vande Mataram' was first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875. 
  • Later, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee incorporated the hymn in his immortal novel 'Anandamath' which was published in 1882. 
  • First sung by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 Congress session, it gained prominence during the 1905 Swadeshi and anti-partition movements, with initiatives like the Bande Mataram Sampradaya in Calcutta and massive processions in Barisal. 
  • In 1907, Madam Bhikaji Cama raised the tricolour flag for the first-time outside India in Stuttgart, Berlin. The words Vande Mataram were written on the flag.
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    GST Collections & Performances of States 

    In News

  • In October 2025, India’s GST collections rose to ₹1.95 lakh crore, a 4.6% increase over the previous year, driven partly by Diwali-related spending. 

    • What is the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

  • The GST refers to India’s indirect tax regime, introduced in 2017.
  • It is a destination-based tax on the consumption of goods and services. 
  • It is levied at every stage of production and distribution, but tax is charged only on the value added at each stage, with credits available for taxes paid earlier.
  • Ultimately, the final consumer bears the tax, and revenue goes to the authority where the goods or services are consumed (place of supply).
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    National Legal Services Day

    Context

  • Every year, November 9 is celebrated as the National Legal Services Day to commemorate the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, which led to the establishment of organisations providing free legal aid to the needy.

    • Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

  • It came into effect on November 9, 1995, led to the establishment of a nationwide framework to provide free and competent legal services to the marginalized and disadvantaged sections of society.
  • The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 established Lok Adalats and Permanent Lok Adalats as forums for amicable settlement of disputes, including pre-litigation matters.
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    National Social Assistance Programme

    Context

  • The National Social Assistance Programme serves as a key pillar of India's social security system, providing essential support to citizens in need.

    • National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)

  • Introduced: On 15 August 1995.
  • It is a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme that extends financial support to individuals living below poverty line (BPL). 
  • Implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
  • Operation: It operates across both rural and urban areas.
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    SC Orders Removal of Stray Dogs From Public Places

    In News

  • The Supreme Court, in suo motu proceedings, issued nationwide directions to remove stray dogs and cattle from key public and institutional areas.

    • Key Directions by the Supreme Court

  • Non-release Clause: Dogs removed from such spaces cannot be returned to the same locality.
  • Accountability: Held the Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs and the Chairperson, NHAI, personally accountable for enforcement.
  • Conduct quarterly inspections to ensure compliance.
  • Municipal Accountability: Local bodies to submit compliance reports within 8 weeks.
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    SC Bats for Reform of Colonial-era Laws on Property Deals

    Context

  • The Supreme Court directed the Law Commission of India to prepare a report on restructuring century-old colonial-era laws governing property transactions.

    • About

  • Flagging systemic deficiencies in colonial-era property laws, the SC directed a nationwide reform by asking the Law Commission to examine using the Blockchain technology for restructuring property registration process.
  • Blockchain technology creates a secure, transparent, and immutable digital ledger for all property transactions.
  • Making registration process tamper-proof and provides a single, verifiable source of ownership history.
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    संक्षिप्त समाचार 8-11-2025

    संदर्भ 

  • भारत अपने राष्ट्रीय गीत वंदे मातरम् की 150वीं वर्षगांठ मना रहा है, जो एकता, बलिदान और देशभक्ति का शक्तिशाली प्रतीक है।

    • ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि

  • वंदे मातरम् की रचना बंकिम चंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय ने की थी और इसे प्रथम बार 7 नवंबर 1875 को साहित्यिक पत्रिका बंगदर्शन में प्रकाशित किया गया।
  • बाद में बंकिम चंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय ने इस गीत को अपने अमर उपन्यास आनंदमठ (1882) में शामिल किया।
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    GST संग्रह और राज्यों का प्रदर्शन

    संदर्भ 

  • अक्टूबर 2025 में भारत का GST संग्रह ₹1.95 लाख करोड़ तक पहुँच गया, जो विगत वर्ष की तुलना में 4.6% की वृद्धि है। इसमें आंशिक रूप से दिवाली से जुड़ी व्यय वृद्धि का योगदान रहा।

    • वस्तु एवं सेवा कर (GST) क्या है?

  • GST भारत की अप्रत्यक्ष कर व्यवस्था है, जिसे 2017 में लागू किया गया। 
  • यह वस्तुओं और सेवाओं की खपत पर आधारित गंतव्य-आधारित कर है।
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    राष्ट्रीय विधिक सेवा दिवस

    संदर्भ 

  • राप्रत्येक वर्ष 9 नवंबर को राष्ट्रीय विधिक सेवा दिवस मनाया जाता है, ताकि विधिक सेवा प्राधिकरण अधिनियम, 1987 को स्मरण किया जा सके, जिसने ज़रूरतमंदों को निःशुल्क कानूनी सहायता प्रदान करने वाले संगठनों की स्थापना का मार्ग प्रशस्त किया।

    • परिचय

  • भारत, विश्व का सबसे बड़ा लोकतंत्र, न्याय, समानता और स्वतंत्रता की नींव पर निर्मित है। 
  • भारतीय संविधान सभी नागरिकों को समान अधिकार और कानून के अंतर्गत समान संरक्षण की गारंटी देता है। इनमें शामिल हैं:
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