Himachal HC Declares Encroachment Law Unconstitutional
Why in the News ? The Himachal High Court struck down Section 163-A of the HP Land Revenue Act, 1954, calling it unconstitutional for enabling the regularisation of encroachments. The […]
Pariksha Pe Charcha Sets Guinness World Record
Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha, set a Guinness World Record for the most registrations on a citizen engagement platform in one […]
Rupee Falls to 87.66 Against US Dollar
Why in the News ? The Indian rupee weakened by 12 paise, closing at ₹87.66 against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market. This reflects ongoing currency market volatility […]
M.K. Stalin Inaugurates VinFast EV Plant India
Why in the News ? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated Vietnamese EV maker VinFast’s first manufacturing plant in India at Thoothukudi, highlighting the state’s growing role in electric […]
SC Empowers Pollution Boards for Environmental Damages
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has affirmed the power of Pollution Control Boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages under the Air and Water Acts, enabling them […]
Shibu Soren’s Lifelong Fight for Adivasi Rights
Why in the News ? Shibu Soren, a key figure in the Jharkhand statehood movement, passed away recently. His journey from a grassroots activist to a national political leader reflects […]
PM Inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan under Central Vista
Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan on August 6, 2025, marking a major step in the Central Vista redevelopment project. The new complex […]
Delhi Government Unveils School Fee Regulation Bill
Why in the News? The Delhi Government has released the draft of the School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025, aimed at curbing arbitrary fee hikes […]
India Records 18,900 Organ Transplants in 2023
Why in the News? India achieved a record 18,900 organ transplants in 2023, ranking third globally in organ donation. Health Minister J.P. Nadda highlighted the increase in pledges and the […]
Strong Earthquake and Volcano Eruption Hit Russia
Why in the News ? A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands, prompting tsunami warnings in the Kamchatka Peninsula. The tremor follows a major 8.8-magnitude quake and the first eruption […]