{"id":43431,"date":"2025-12-15T19:03:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=43431"},"modified":"2025-12-15T19:03:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:33:37","slug":"maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Maharashtra Pagdi System Reforms: Century-Old Tenancy Law Ends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Maharashtra_Pagdi_System_reforms_end_century-old_tenancy_law_ensuring_safer_buildings_fast-track_dispute_resolution_and_balanced_tenant-landlord_rights_for_redevelopment\" >Maharashtra Pagdi System reforms end century-old tenancy law, ensuring safer buildings, fast-track dispute resolution, and balanced tenant-landlord rights for redevelopment.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#%F0%9F%93%B0_Maharashtra_Ends_Century-Old_Pagdi_System_With_New_Legislation\" >\ud83d\udcf0 Maharashtra Ends Century-Old Pagdi System With New Legislation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Introduction_to_the_Landmark_Decision\" >Introduction to the Landmark Decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#What_Is_the_Pagdi_System\" >What Is the Pagdi System?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Why_Was_the_System_Problematic\" >Why Was the System Problematic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Key_Provisions_of_the_New_Framework\" >Key Provisions of the New Framework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#How_It_Will_Benefit_Stakeholders\" >How It Will Benefit Stakeholders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#%E2%9C%85_Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >\u2705 Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Impact_on_Urban_Policy_and_Governance\" >Impact on Urban Policy and Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Socio-Economic_Implications\" >Socio-Economic Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#%F0%9F%93%9C_Historical_Context_of_the_Pagdi_System\" >\ud83d\udcdc Historical Context of the Pagdi System<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Origin_of_the_Pagdi_System\" >Origin of the Pagdi System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Evolution_Under_Rent_Control_Laws\" >Evolution Under Rent Control Laws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Long-Standing_Legal_and_Structural_Issues\" >Long-Standing Legal and Structural Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CMaharashtra_Ends_Century-Old_Pagdi_System%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from \u201cMaharashtra Ends Century-Old Pagdi System\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-pagdi-system-reforms\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maharashtra_Pagdi_System_reforms_end_century-old_tenancy_law_ensuring_safer_buildings_fast-track_dispute_resolution_and_balanced_tenant-landlord_rights_for_redevelopment\"><\/span>Maharashtra Pagdi System reforms end century-old tenancy law, ensuring safer buildings, fast-track dispute resolution, and balanced tenant-landlord rights for redevelopment.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%B0_Maharashtra_Ends_Century-Old_Pagdi_System_With_New_Legislation\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcf0 Maharashtra Ends Century-Old Pagdi System With New Legislation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_the_Landmark_Decision\"><\/span>Introduction to the Landmark Decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Maharashtra government<\/strong>, led by <strong>Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde<\/strong>, recently announced a <strong>new regulatory framework<\/strong> aimed at <strong>ending the century-old Pagdi system<\/strong> in <strong>Mumbai and wider Maharashtra<\/strong>. This is a <strong>historic overhaul of tenancy laws<\/strong> affecting thousands of tenants, landlords, and the real estate sector, with far-reaching implications for housing, urban development, and land law policy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Pagdi_System\"><\/span>What Is the Pagdi System?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Pagdi system<\/strong> is a <strong>traditional tenancy arrangement<\/strong> in which tenants pay a lump-sum amount (known as <em>pagdi<\/em>) upfront and then continue to live in a property for extended periods with <strong>nominal rent<\/strong>. Under this system, tenants have <strong>secured occupancy with rights to sell or sublet<\/strong>, while landlords receive limited rent and often face legal battles regarding redevelopment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Was_the_System_Problematic\"><\/span>Why Was the System Problematic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, many Pagdi buildings \u2014 especially in <strong>South and Central Mumbai<\/strong> \u2014 became <strong>structurally unsafe<\/strong> due to lack of repair and extremely low rents which provided landlords no incentive for maintenance. Thousands of such buildings, built before 1960, remain awaiting redevelopment due to <strong>complex legal disputes<\/strong> and outdated tenancy laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Provisions_of_the_New_Framework\"><\/span>Key Provisions of the New Framework<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To address these issues, the Maharashtra government has introduced several key reforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Separate regulatory framework<\/strong> for Pagdi building redevelopment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Floor Space Index (FSI)<\/strong> allocated to both tenants and landlords: tenants get space equal to their current area; landlords receive rights according to their land ownership. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incentive FSI<\/strong> to financially support cost-free reconstruction for economically weaker and low-income groups. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transferable Development Rights (TDR)<\/strong> where full FSI use is restricted due to height or regulatory limits. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast-track courts<\/strong> planned to clear over <strong>28,000 pending tenant-landlord disputes within three years<\/strong> with High Court approval. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_It_Will_Benefit_Stakeholders\"><\/span>How It Will Benefit Stakeholders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This reform aims to <strong>unlock stalled redevelopment projects<\/strong>, make buildings safer, and balance the interests of both tenants and landlords. It also encourages <strong>predictability for developers<\/strong>, enabling accelerated redevelopment in prime urban areas and safeguarding residential welfare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Maharashtra-Pagdi-system-reforms\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Maharashtra Pagdi system reforms\" title=\"Maharashtra Pagdi system reforms\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maharashtra Pagdi system reforms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>\u2705 Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>abolition and overhaul of the Pagdi system<\/strong> represents a significant policy reform in <strong>housing, urban development, and tenancy regulation<\/strong> \u2014 areas commonly featured in <strong>Governance, Economy, and Legal sections<\/strong> of exams like <strong>UPSC Civil Services, State PSCs, SSC, Banking and Railways<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Urban_Policy_and_Governance\"><\/span>Impact on Urban Policy and Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This legislation marks <strong>major shifts in land law and urban redevelopment policy<\/strong>. Future administrators and policy makers need to understand how <strong>historical tenancy systems interact with modern housing needs<\/strong>, how governments balance <strong>tenant rights vs landlord interests<\/strong>, and how legal frameworks evolve to support economic growth without compromising social justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Socio-Economic_Implications\"><\/span>Socio-Economic Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law addresses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urban safety (preventing building collapses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing security for vulnerable groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal clarity over decades-old disputes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth potential in real estate and infrastructure sectors<br>These topics are crucial for questions on <strong>urban governance, housing policy, real estate economics<\/strong>, and <strong>state-centre legislative powers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9C_Historical_Context_of_the_Pagdi_System\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcdc Historical Context of the Pagdi System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_of_the_Pagdi_System\"><\/span>Origin of the Pagdi System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pagdi system dates back to <strong>pre-independence India<\/strong>, when <strong>formal property rights were limited<\/strong> and rent control was the norm. Tenants paid a premium (<em>pagdi<\/em>) to landlords which granted them lifetime occupancy with nominal rent, even though they were not legal owners in the strict sense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_Under_Rent_Control_Laws\"><\/span>Evolution Under Rent Control Laws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the <strong>Maharashtra Rent Control Act<\/strong>, Pagdi tenancy gained legal recognition. Over decades, tenants enjoyed strong protection against eviction, while landlords struggled to enforce redevelopment or earn rents that reflected market values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Standing_Legal_and_Structural_Issues\"><\/span>Long-Standing Legal and Structural Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the Pagdi system froze rents and gave occupancy rights that were hard to challenge legally, many buildings became unsafe due to lack of maintenance. <strong>Thousands of cases remain pending in courts<\/strong>, further stalling redevelopment \u2014 prompting the state government\u2019s latest reform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CMaharashtra_Ends_Century-Old_Pagdi_System%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from \u201cMaharashtra Ends Century-Old Pagdi System\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Sr. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Maharashtra govt. introduces <strong>new regulatory framework<\/strong> to phase out Pagdi system. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The <strong>Pagdi system<\/strong> is a traditional tenancy model with nominal rents and occupancy rights. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>FSI and TDR reforms<\/strong> ensure redevelopment space for tenants and fair compensation for landlords. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Government plans <strong>fast-track courts<\/strong> to clear over 28,000 pending disputes within three years. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Reform aims to <strong>enhance safety, housing quality, and balanced stakeholder rights<\/strong> in urban real estate.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maharashtra Pagdi system reforms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q1: What is the Pagdi system?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The Pagdi system is a traditional tenancy arrangement where tenants pay a lump-sum amount (pagdi) upfront and continue to occupy a property at nominal rent, often with lifetime occupancy rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q2: Why did Maharashtra abolish the Pagdi system?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The system led to unsafe buildings, stalled redevelopment projects, outdated rents, and legal disputes. Abolishing it helps in urban redevelopment and balancing tenant and landlord rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q3: What are the main provisions of the new legislation?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The new law includes FSI allocation to tenants and landlords, TDR for height\/Floor limitations, fast-track courts for disputes, and incentives for economically weaker groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q4: How will the new law benefit tenants and landlords?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Tenants get legal redevelopment rights without paying extra, while landlords get fair compensation and regulatory clarity, ensuring faster redevelopment and safer buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q5: How many disputes are expected to be resolved under this reform?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Over <strong>28,000 pending tenant-landlord disputes<\/strong> are expected to be resolved within <strong>three years<\/strong> via fast-track courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q6: When was the Pagdi system initially introduced?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The system originated in <strong>pre-independence India<\/strong>, and gained formal recognition under the <strong>Maharashtra Rent Control Act<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q7: Which government official announced this legislation?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> <strong>Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde<\/strong> announced the end of the Pagdi system and the new legislative framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline 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