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 […]
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 […]
Powerful Earthquakes Hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
Why in the News? A series of five strong earthquakes struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with the largest measuring 7.4 magnitude. Though initially prompting a tsunami warning, authorities later confirmed no […]
India Develops Indigenous Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine
Why in News? India is developing AdFalciVax, a new malaria vaccine candidate targeting Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite. Spearheaded by ICMR and DBT-NII, it aims to prevent clinical malaria […]