CHINA, INDIA AND THE CONFLICT OVER BUDDHISM
Why in the News? ● A quiet yet intense geopolitical contest is unfolding between India and China in the Himalayan region, away from the more visible naval competition in the […]
Legal Status of Voting Right in India
Why in the News? The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions on electoral roll revisions in Bihar. During the hearings, a key issue raised is whether the right to vote in […]
Long-billed Bush Warbler Sighted in India After 46 Years
Why in the News? The Long-billed Bush Warbler, a Near Threatened species among warblers, was sighted in India’s Ladakh Suru Valley after 46 years. This rare sighting of these singing […]
Legal Uncertainty Over AI Copyright Grows Globally
Why in the News ? Recent U.S. court rulings involving Meta and Anthropic have reignited debates around copyright protection and AI training datasets. The decisions offer clarity on fair use, […]
Bitra Island Acquisition Sparks Legal, Livelihood Concerns
Why in the News ? The Lakshadweep administration plans to acquire Bitra island for defence and strategic use, triggering strong opposition from residents. Locals, who depend on fishing and coconut […]
Parliament Clears Bills of Lading Bill 2025
Why in the News? The Parliament has passed the Bills of Lading Bill 2025, aiming to replace the colonial-era 1856 Act and modernize the legal framework for shipping documents. The […]
NISAR: A Revolutionary Earth Observation Satellite
Why in the News? The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, a groundbreaking joint mission of NASA and ISRO, is scheduled for launch on July 30 from Sriharikota. This mission […]
India-UK FTA Progress
Syllabus GS 3: Indian economy Why in the News? Recently, India and the UK resumed high-level discussions to finalize the bilateral trade agreement, focusing on goods, services, and investments amid […]
Typhoon Wipha Approaches South China, High Alert
Why in the News ? A high alert has been issued in South China’s Hainan and Guangdong provinces as Typhoon Wipha strengthens in the South China Sea. It is expected […]
India’s Role Recognised in Global Food Standards
Why in the News ? India’s contribution to global food regulation was lauded during the 88th Codex Executive Committee meeting (CCEXEC 88) held in Rome. India’s long-standing leadership in millet […]