Why in the News ? The Punjab Governor has approved the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making it a law. The move aims to impose stricter penalties for sacrilege and ensure protection of religious sanctity. Key Provisions of Punjab Anti-Sacrilege Law: ● The amended law strengthens the Jaagat Jot Sri…
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court issued pan-India guidelines on highway safety in a suo motu case after fatal accidents in Rajasthan and Telangana (2025), declaring that safe roads are integral to Article 21 (Right to Life), expanding environmental jurisprudence principles to road safety governance. Key Directions on Highway Safety by Supreme Court:…
Why in the News ? India has responded to the U.S. Section 301 investigations on forced labour and excess capacity, asserting compliance with ILO conventions and defending its trade practices, as Indian negotiators prepare for bilateral trade talks in Washington next week. India’s Response to U.S. Trade Allegations: ● India rejected U.S. claims of “structural…
Why in the News ? The Constitution (Amendment) Bill on women’s reservation has triggered debate among women MPs across parties, with support for increased representation but concerns over its linkage with delimitation, alleged political motives, and demands for broader and inclusive implementation. Support for Women’s Reservation and Political Empowerment ● Women MPs across parties welcomed…
Why in the News ? April is observed as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, drawing attention to the need for early diagnosis, better understanding of symptoms, and the importance of support systems for patients and caregivers to improve quality of life. Symptoms and Diagnosis Challenges of Parkinson’s Disease: ● Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder…
Why in the News ? The first-ever national report, “State of India’s Bats (2024–25)”, highlights threats to bat species due to urbanisation and climate change, while exposing major data gaps and research neglect, raising concerns about biodiversity conservation and zoonotic disease risks. Status of Bat Species and Emerging Threats: ● India hosts around 135 bat…
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court reiterated that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a constitutional aspiration, not linked to religion, while hearing a petition challenging Muslim personal law provisions on inheritance, citing gender discrimination and violation of fundamental rights. Supreme Court Observations on UCC and Religion: ● The Supreme Court clarified that…
Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary, marking the beginning of his centenary year, highlighting his contributions to democracy, public life, and nation-building, and urging youth to learn from his ideals. Tribute and Significance of the Occasion: Leadership Traits and Contributions…
Why in the News ? The Centre has clarified that after delimitation, all States will see a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats without losing their proportional representation, addressing concerns over redistribution based on the latest Census figures. Centre’s Assurance on Delimitation and Seat Increase: ● The Union government stated that all States will gain…
Why in the News ? The Karnataka High Court has ruled that menstrual health is linked to the right to life under Article 21, directing strict implementation of the menstrual leave policy, highlighting issues of dignity, gender equity, and workplace rights. Karnataka High Court Ruling and Key Directions: ● The Karnataka High Court held that…