Meghalaya Plans Mandatory HIV Testing Before Marriage
Why in the News ? The Meghalaya government is considering making pre-marital HIV testing mandatory amid rising HIV cases, especially in East Khasi Hills. The move is part of a […]
National Cooperative Policy 2025 Launched for Prosperity
Why in the News ? Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled the National Cooperative Policy 2025 in New Delhi. The policy aims to strengthen India’s cooperative ecosystem and contribute to the […]
Khasi Lineage Law Faces Judicial Scrutiny Challenge
Why in the News ? The Meghalaya High Court has sought a response from the State on a petition challenging the Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Khasi Social Custom of Lineage) […]
ICJ Issues Advisory on States’ Climate Change Obligations
Why in the News ? The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion asserts that countries have a legal obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marking a non-binding yet authoritative interpretation […]
Lakshadweep Coral Reefs Decline by Fifty Percent
Why in the News ? A 24-year-long monitoring study has revealed that coral cover in the Lakshadweep archipelago has declined by nearly 50% since 1998 due to repeated marine heatwaves, […]
PM Modi to Visit Tamil Nadu for Chola Anniversary
Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on July 27 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola I and join the final day […]
Reimagining Electoral Inclusion in Migrant India: A Case Study of Bihar’s Voter Roll Revisions
Syllabus: GS 2 Why in the News? The ongoing revision of electoral rolls in Bihar brings to the forefront the structural challenges of electoral inclusion in a highly mobile society. […]
ICMR Develops Promising New Malaria Vaccine Candidate
Why in the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has unveiled AdFalciVax, a potential malaria vaccine candidate offering over 90% protection in mice, with plans for further development […]
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals
Why in the News? After a five-year pause, India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals, marking progress in India-China relations following the 2020 LAC military standoff. This move […]
Paika Rebellion: Odisha’s Uprising Against British Rule
Why in the News? The Paika Rebellion, a significant early revolt against British colonialism in Odisha and a precursor to the Indian independence movement, has sparked controversy after its omission […]