Why in the News ? The ISRO has announced the second Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for its Aditya-L1 mission, inviting proposals from Indian researchers to utilise observation time, marking a significant step in expanding solar research collaboration and scientific utilisation of mission data. ISRO’s space facilities operate under strict environmental clearances, including compliance with the…
Why in the News ? The Indian Navy commissioned INS Taragiri, a stealth frigate under Project 17A, at Visakhapatnam. The induction highlights India’s progress in indigenous defence manufacturing and strengthens its maritime security capabilities amid growing strategic importance of sea lanes. The project received necessary environmental clearances for construction at the naval dockyard, adhering to…
Why in the News ? Israel’s Parliament (Knesset) has passed a controversial Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill, mandating capital punishment for certain terror offences. The move marks a significant shift in Israel’s security policy, triggering domestic debate and international concern. Legal experts have noted that unlike environmental jurisprudence where the precautionary principle and polluter pays…
Why in the News? The Rajya Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, aiming to standardise recruitment, service conditions, and cadre management of CAPF officers, while strengthening internal security architecture and addressing long-standing administrative inconsistencies. Key Provisions of CAPF Bill 2026: ● Establishes a uniform legal framework for Group ‘A’ General…
Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, aiming to decriminalise minor offences, rationalise penalties, and improve ease of doing business and living, marking one of India’s largest governance reforms toward trust-based regulation. Key Features of Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: Significance, Rationale and Criticism About Decriminalisation…
Why in the News ? Parliament has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to resolve procedural delays, enhance transparency, and strengthen the insolvency framework. The reforms seek to improve resolution efficiency, creditor recovery, and overall financial system stability. Key Features and Amendments in IBC 2026: ● Introduces 12 amendments (11 by…
Why in the News ? India has cleared Qdenga (TAK-003), its first dengue vaccine, for individuals aged 4–60 years. This marks a major step in tackling dengue burden, though experts caution that it reduces disease severity, not transmission, requiring continued public health efforts. Significance and Benefits of Dengue Vaccine: Limitations and Challenges Key points: Dengue…
Why in the News ? On Mahavir Jayanti, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar, highlighting the legacy of Samprati Maurya, grandson of Ashoka, and his contributions to the spread of Jainism across India and beyond. Samprati Maurya and Spread of Jainism Comparison: Ashoka’s Buddhism vs Samprati’s Jainism About Mauryan Empire and…
Why in the News ? The FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 has triggered political debate due to provisions empowering a designated authority to control assets of NGOs whose licences expire or are cancelled, raising concerns over civil society autonomy, minority institutions, and regulatory overreach. This development has implications for environmental democracy and the broader framework of…
Why in the News ? NASA is set to launch the Artemis II mission, sending astronauts around the Moon for the first time since 1972 Apollo missions, marking a major step toward future human lunar landing missions and deep space exploration, promoting a pollution free environment through sustainable space practices. Artemis II Mission: Key Features…