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MIDH Subsidy Controversy, SC Right to Walk, UN Genocide Report, CAA & Citizenship: June 27 UPSC Key

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27 Jun 2026
~2 min
Source: Indian Express
Key Data:Rs 99 lakh subsidyRs 1.99 crore project cost50% subsidy capRs 1 crore per family cap16,592 sq m farm467 projects approved in 2025
Bodies:Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareNational Horticulture Board (NHB)Supreme Court of IndiaUN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)World Health Organization (WHO)Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
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What This Article Covers

1.MoS Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary received Rs 99 lakh subsidy for cucumber farm under MIDH scheme run by board he heads, raising conflict of interest questions.

2.Supreme Court recognized right to walk on demarcated footpaths as fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21.

3.UNHRC commission of inquiry documented genocidal intent by Israel against Palestinian children, urges arms embargo and sanctions.

The Big Picture
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Multiple exam-relevant news: MoS Agriculture got Rs 99 lakh subsidy under own ministry scheme; SC declared right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right; UNHRC commission found genocidal intent against Israel for targeting children; WHO investigating spurious oxytocin deaths in Rajasthan; MEA clarified passport not proof of citizenship. These topics span agriculture policy, fundamental rights, international law, health regulation, and citizenship law. A must-cover day for UPSC aspirants.

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Quick Exam Facts From News

MIDH Launch Year2014-15
Subsidy Cap50% of project cost, max Rs 1 crore per family
NHB Projects Approved (2025)467
SC Articles for Right to WalkArticle 19(1)(d) & Article 21
Genocide Definition SourceUN Genocide Convention Article II
Oxytocin UseInduce labour, prevent postpartum haemorrhage
PIO in Seychelles~6,000 (5% of population)

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  • ›MIDH Launch Year: 2014-15
  • ›Subsidy Cap: 50% of project cost, max Rs 1 crore per family
  • ›Target this Data: Rs 99 lakh subsidy, Rs 1.99 crore project cost, 16,592 sq m farm area, 467 projects approved in 2025, 14 days in-principle clearance.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, National Horticulture Board (NHB), UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Article 19(1)(d) and Article 21 for right to walk; UN Genocide Convention Article II; Motor Vehicles Act 1988.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry is the administrative parent of the National Horticulture Board (NHB) that approved the subsidy in the news?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on right to walk:

1. The right to walk on demarcated footpaths was declared a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d) and Article 21.

2. The Court held that Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is sufficient to secure pedestrian rights.

3. The Court urged the government to bring a law declaring this right and recognize municipal duties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

Under the sub-scheme 'Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-Harvest Management', what is the maximum subsidy percentage and cap per family?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

Why is oxytocin considered critical during a C-section delivery?

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