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 […]
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 […]
Prasar Bharati Launches Free Multimedia News Platform
Why in the News? Prasar Bharati, established under the Prasar Bharati Act, has invited all Indian media outlets to register for PB-SHABD, a free newswire service offering daily multimedia news […]
World Food India 2025 Promotes Processing for Prosperity
Why in the News ? The 4th edition of World Food India 2025, themed “Processing for Prosperity”, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 25th September, aiming to […]
National Sports Bill Proposes Unified Oversight Board
Why in the News ? The National Sports Governance Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, proposes a National Sports Board to regulate all sports federations, […]