Why in the News? ● New Legal Framework: The Central Government is considering a new legal framework requiring Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers to establish a local presence in India and appoint compliance officials. ● Regulatory Objective: The move aims to strengthen enforcement against the misuse of VPNs to bypass government restrictions on online content…
Why in the News? ● Stay Order: The Maharashtra Government stayed the Right to Information (Amendment) Rules, 2026 following widespread objections and ahead of Anna Hazare’s proposed hunger strike. ● Public Concerns: The stay was ordered after concerns that the amended rules diluted the spirit of the Right to Information Act, 2005, similar to concerns…
Why in the News? ● SC Verdict: The Supreme Court set aside an NCLT order after finding that it relied on AI-generated fictitious judicial precedents (hallucinations). ● Zero Tolerance: The Court directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to frame norms and reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards AI-generated fake legal citations. AI HALLUCINATIONS IN JUDICIAL…
Why in the News? ● UNGA Support: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has renewed support for India’s proposal on the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) during the Ninth Review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, with discussions scheduled for SIR 2026 (Special Intensive Review 2026). ● India’s Stand: India urged the international community…
Why in the News? ● New Wage Floor: The Centre fixed a minimum wage of ₹300 per day under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, effective from July 1, 2026, strengthening economic security for eligible voters in rural areas. ● Scheme Replaced: The VB-G RAM G Act has officially replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural…
Why in the News? ● Revenue Growth: GST collections increased by 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, marking the highest year-on-year growth in the last 13 months. ● Import Surge: The increase was largely driven by GST on imports, which grew by nearly 35%, significantly outpacing domestic GST growth. GST COLLECTION TRENDS ● …
Why in the News? ● Questionnaire Initiative: The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) will send questionnaires to Chief Secretaries of all States to collect data on demographic changes since the 2011 Census. ● Migration Focus: The committee will also seek information from the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026…
Why in the News? ● New Rules Notified: The Union Government has notified the Telecommunications (Authorisation) Rules, 2026 under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, following SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of regulatory frameworks. ● Licensing Reform: The rules replace the earlier licensing framework with an authorisation regime for telecom and internet service providers, ensuring electoral integrity in…
Why in the News? ● SC Panel Submission: A plea before the Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee has recommended allowing disabled prisoners to self-identify their disabilities for better protection and care, similar to how eligible voters self-declare information during voter registration processes. ● Prison Reforms: The recommendations seek effective implementation of disability rights in line with…
Why in the News? ● New Rules Notified: The Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Rules, 2026 introduce stricter compliance, disclosure, and reporting requirements for NGOs receiving foreign contributions, including citizenship verification and prevention of illegal immigrants from accessing funds. ● Expanded Oversight: The amended rules require organisations to classify activities, disclose operational details, and provide additional…