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Sikkim

India

Why in news

May 2026

It became the first state with a fully paperless judiciary under the national e-Courts mission.

Key facts

  • Sikkim became the first state with a fully paperless judiciary under the e-Courts mission.

UPSC relevance

Prelims

Prelims may ask the recent development linked to this state.

Mains

Mains: link the development to governance and federalism themes (GS-2).

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sikkim in the news?

May 2026: It became the first state with a fully paperless judiciary under the national e-Courts mission.

Why is Sikkim important for UPSC?

Prelims may ask the recent development linked to this state. Mains: link the development to governance and federalism themes (GS-2).

Last updated: 2026-10-09

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