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Highlights of Current Affairs 11 May 2026
- The Supreme Court examined the Essential Religious Practices (ERP) Doctrine in the Sabarimala case to balance religious freedom and denominational rights under Articles 25 and 26.
- The ERP Doctrine protects only those religious practices considered fundamental to a religion, while secular and administrative activities can be regulated by the State.
- The doctrine originated from the Shirur Mutt Case, where the Supreme Court ruled that courts can determine whether a practice is essential to religion.
- Critics argue that the ERP Doctrine leads to judicial overreach, as courts become interpreters of religious beliefs and practices.
- UNCTAD reported that Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) now create higher export costs than tariffs in most countries, especially affecting developing economies.
- Indian agricultural and MSME exports face major SPS and Technical Barriers to Trade, making compliance and standard harmonisation increasingly important.
- The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) achieved full budget utilisation and helped establish over 4 lakh new micro-enterprises, mostly in rural areas.
- The Ministry of Health launched the JANANI platform to digitally monitor maternal and child healthcare through integrated health records and real-time alerts.
- DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully tested TARA, India’s first indigenous glide weapon system capable of converting unguided bombs into precision-guided weapons.
- The US FDA allowed early access to Daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer treatment, while DRDO established a CBRN Field Training Centre to improve preparedness against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies.
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