Why in the News? ● High Court Hearing: The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over the constitution of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) while hearing a PIL alleging violation of statutory provisions. ● Key Concern: Petitioners alleged that the SC-NBWL has approved over 97% of project proposals involving protected…
Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court to 37 judges excluding the Chief Justice of India to address mounting judicial pendency. Ordinance and Expansion of Judicial Strength Rising Pendency and Judicial Vacancies About Supreme Court…
Why in the News ? China’s People’s Liberation Army recently unveiled the Atlas drone swarm system, capable of launching nearly 100 drones simultaneously. The system’s autonomous capabilities and deployment near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) raise serious concerns for India’s defence preparedness. Atlas Drone Swarm: Features and Capabilities: ● The Atlas system can launch…
Why in the News ? An industry body, CropLife India, has flagged gaps in the draft Pesticides Management Bill, urging reforms to ensure faster access to modern crop protection technologies through streamlined environmental clearances, as the government plans to introduce an amended Bill in Parliament. Industry Concerns and Key Recommendations : ● CropLife India has…
Why in the News ? A recent study has explained why only certain genetic mutations cause Inherited Peripheral Neuropathy (IPN), identifying the dominant-negative effect in specific genes, offering new pathways for targeted therapies and improving understanding of genetic disease mechanisms. This research, conducted following environmental clearances for genetic laboratories and adhering to the precautionary principle,…
Why in the News ? The 7th edition of India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘Dustlik’ has begun in Namangan, aiming to enhance defence cooperation, operational coordination, and counter-terror capabilities, reflecting deepening strategic ties and regional security collaboration between the two nations. Key Features of Exercise Dustlik ● The 7th edition of Exercise Dustlik is being conducted…
Why in the News ? Recent Iranian drone attacks targeted critical energy infrastructure in UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, escalating tensions in West Asia. The strikes highlight risks to global oil supply, regional stability, and maritime security amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts involving Iran. These attacks on facilities that typically require stringent environmental clearances and environmental impact…
Why in News ? The University Grants Commission (UGC) and AICTE informed a Joint Parliamentary Committee that the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025 could address challenges in India’s higher education regulatory framework by creating a new umbrella regulatory structure. This reform aligns with the broader vision of atmanirbhar bharat and aatmanirbhar bharat…
Event Blog: Vision Viksit Bharat @2047 – From Vision to Reality Date: 28th August 2025Time: 4:00 PMVenue: Seminar Hall 1, Universal School of Administration, Koluru Village, Ramohalli Post, Tavarekere Hobli, Bengaluru – 560074 The Universal School of Administration is proud to announce a major upcoming event: “From Vision to Reality: Entrepreneurial Pathways to Viksit Bharat…
Why in the News? Source: Smile India Trust World Diabetes Day Establishment World Diabetes Day Theme: Access to Diabetes Care Understanding Diabetes: Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar). This occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the…