Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment addressing the controversial issue of ex post facto environmental clearances, also known as retrospective environmental clearances, granted to projects that commenced operations without obtaining prior environmental clearance as mandated under the EIA Notification. Supreme Court’s Stand on Post Facto Clearances ● …
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India emphasised the need for a more victim-centric criminal justice system while rejecting a plea seeking consolidation of multiple FIRs linked to a large chit fund scam investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Supreme Court’s Observations on Victims’ Rights ● The Supreme Court observed that…
Why in the News ? The United Nations has criticised a new marriage decree issued by the Taliban in Afghanistan, warning that it deepens discrimination against women and may legitimise child marriage practices. Taliban Decree and Restrictions on Women ● The Taliban government introduced a 31-article decree regulating separation and marriage-related issues in Afghanistan. ● …
Why in the News ? The Central Information Commission has ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is not a “public authority” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, and therefore cannot be compelled to disclose information under the law. CIC Decision and Legal Reasoning ● The CIC dismissed an appeal…
Why in the News ? India abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution supporting the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate obligations, citing concerns over its impact on the UNFCCC framework and climate negotiations involving environmental clearances and international commitments. India’s Position on the UNGA Resolution ● India abstained during…
Why in the News? ● Naval Launch: The Sanghmitra, a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata. ● Indigenous Shipbuilding: The vessel is part of India’s indigenously designed and built NGOPV programme. ● Strategic Objective: The launch supports the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives…
Why in the News? ● WHO Assessment: World Health Organization assessed the Ebola outbreak risk in the Democratic Republic of Congo as high at national and regional levels. ● Rising Cases: The outbreak has reported 51 confirmed cases along with hundreds of suspected infections and deaths. ● Emergency Status: WHO clarified that the outbreak currently…
Why in the News? ● SC Verdict: The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea opposing caste enumeration in Census 2027. ● Policy Matter: The Court observed that determining caste data falls within the policy domain of the government, unlike matters requiring environmental clearance where judicial scrutiny is more intensive. ● Census Change: The Union…
Why in the News? ● Global Recognition: Taiwan Travelogue won the International Booker Prize 2026 in London. ● Historic Milestone: It became the first Mandarin Chinese translated novel to receive the prestigious literary award. ● Shared Honour: Taiwanese author Yáng Shuāng-zi and translator Lin King jointly received the prize. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE NOVEL ● …
Why in the News? ● Military Exercise: India commenced the multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya. ● International Participation: Armed forces from 12 friendly nations are participating in the exercise. ● Counter-Terror Focus: The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain, with training grounds complying with Forest…