Why in the News ? The Karnataka Assembly has passed the Freedom of Choice in Marriage Bill, 2026, aimed at preventing honour crimes and protecting couples’ rights, while expanding definitions of offences and ensuring swift police protection amid concerns over enforcement and effectiveness. Key Provisions of the New Legislation: ● The Karnataka Assembly passed the…
Why in the News ? A Parliamentary panel has recommended upgrading the Sahyog portal to enable law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to request user data from electronic service providers, aiming to speed up cybercrime investigations while raising concerns about data privacy and oversight mechanisms similar to those required in environmental clearances and regulatory frameworks. Proposed Expansion…
On 25th March 2026, the Women Empowerment Cell under the IQAC initiative at Universal School of Administration organized an insightful awareness session titled “Beyond the Screen: Understanding Social Media Anxiety.” The program aimed to help students understand the psychological effects of excessive social media use and encourage healthier digital habits. The session was presided over…
Why in the News ? Renowned Saraswati veena exponent Jayanthi Kumaresh will receive the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award at the 100th Annual Conference and Concerts of The Music Academy, Chennai, recognising her significant contribution to Carnatic music and the revival of the veena tradition. Prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi Award Announcement: The Music Academy, Chennai, announced…
Why in the News ? Scientists from Flinders University, Australia, have discovered a new trisulphide metathesis reaction that allows sulphur–sulphur bonds to break and reform spontaneously at room temperature, offering promising applications in drug modification, recyclable plastics, and advanced chemical manufacturing while supporting pollution free environment initiatives. Discovery of the Trisulphide Metathesis Reaction: Researchers…
Why in the News ? The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passed the Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2024 to regulate property transactions in sensitive localities. The law has triggered debate regarding constitutional validity, administrative discretion, and possible communal segregation, raising questions similar to those in environmental jurisprudence regarding regulatory oversight…
Why in the News ? Sri Lanka has reintroduced a QR code-based fuel rationing system to regulate fuel distribution amid global supply uncertainties linked to West Asia tensions. The move aims to ensure prudent management of fuel stocks and prevent shortages, following the precautionary principle in energy governance to maintain a pollution free environment through…
Why in the News ? The SHANTI Act, 2025 aims to expand India’s nuclear energy sector and accelerate the use of thorium-based reactors, which could strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported uranium, supporting the government’s goal of achieving 100 GWe nuclear capacity by 2047. SHANTI Act and India’s Nuclear Energy Expansion: The…
Why in the News ? A section of the Yamuna River near the Okhla barrage in Delhi has recently been covered with pink-coloured froth, raising concerns among environmental experts about untreated industrial effluents and sewage pollution entering the river. Emergence of Pink Froth in the Yamuna: The Kalindi Kunj–Okhla barrage stretch of the Yamuna in…
Why in News ? The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine what constitutes “personal data” and “public data” under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 after concerns that the law may restrict the Right to Information (RTI) and limit journalistic access to public-interest information, including matters related to defence procurement and government…