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Signalling Shift in Drug Policy Why in the News? US President Donald Trump reclassified marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug, marking a major shift in federal drug policy and advancing long-standing efforts to align federal law with state-level cannabis legalisation. This move mirrors recent changes in environmental policy, where concepts like ex …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Bustard Conservation Through Power Restrictions Why in the News? The Supreme Court expanded priority conservation areas for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, restricting new overhead power lines, wind turbines, and large solar projects to reduce bird fatalities from power infrastructure. This decision reflects the growing importance of environmental jurisprudence …
Read MoreAI, Copyright, Consent And India’s Policy Crossroads Syllabus: GS-3 : IT & Computers ,Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) ,Scientific Innovations & Discoveries ,Artificial Intelligence ,Social Media Why in the News ? India’s debate on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright law has intensified after the DPIIT working paper proposed mechanisms like collective licensing for AI training. …
Read MoreSHANTI BILL: HOW INDIA IS OVERHAULING ITS NUCLEAR POWER SECTOR Why in the News? Parliament has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025. The law permits private sector participation in nuclear power plant operations, a first for India’s tightly regulated nuclear sector, while also addressing environmental concerns. …
Read MorePossible Dark Matter Discovery Sparks Cautious Scientific Debate Why in the News? A recent study claims the potential detection of dark matter through gamma-ray signals from the Milky Way. Experts urge caution, emphasizing that further validation is required to rule out alternative explanations and confirm the existence of WIMP particles. This discovery could have implications …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Questionable Judicial Orders Before Retirement Why in the News? The Supreme Court cautioned judicial officers against passing dubious or contentious orders just before retirement, observing that such actions may attract disciplinary scrutiny if they appear driven by extraneous or ulterior considerations, while hearing a case on a judge’s suspension. This warning extends …
Read MoreIndia Argentina Deepen Agricultural Research And Technology Cooperation Why in the News? India and Argentina have signed the Work Plan 2025–27 to expand bilateral agricultural research and technology exchange, strengthening cooperation in sustainable farming, mechanisation, germplasm exchange, and innovation-driven agricultural growth between the two countries. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of environmental impact assessments in …
Read MoreKerala Plans Electric Freight Corridor Under PM E-DRIVE Why in the News? Kerala is preparing to develop an electric truck corridor along NH-66 under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, aiming to promote freight electrification, reduce carbon emissions, and position the State as a national leader in clean logistics transition. This initiative will require careful consideration of …
Read MoreSupreme Court Moves To Protect Fragile Aravalli Range Why in the News? The Supreme Court has approved a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, paused fresh mining leases, and endorsed key recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to curb ecological degradation and prevent desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plains. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment …
Read MoreFrom Sedition to UAPA: Policing Dissent in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Judiciary GS Paper – 3 Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their Mandate Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India is re-examining the constitutional validity of sedition alongside newer provisions like Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2024). This …
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