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10Nov 2025

Assam Introduces Bill to Ban Polygamy Statewide

Assam Introduces Bill to Ban Polygamy Statewide Why in the News? The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, proposing up to seven years of imprisonment for offenders. The Bill aims to promote gender justice and social equality, with limited exceptions, much like how …

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10Nov 2025

India’s Strategic Autonomy in Russian Oil Trade

India’s Strategic Autonomy in Russian Oil Trade Syllabus: GS-2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, Regional Groupings, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in the News? India’s continued import of Russian crude oil amid U.S. and E.U. pressure has become a litmus test for its strategic autonomy. With Western nations urging India to …

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10Nov 2025

Reconciling Tiger Conservation and Tribal Rights in India

Reconciling Tiger Conservation and Tribal Rights in India Syllabus: GS-2 Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development, Issues Related to SCs & STs GS-3 Conservation Environmental Pollution & Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)GS Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released a new policy framework titled “Reconciling Conservation and Community …

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10Nov 2025

Tanzania Faces Criticism Over Election Killings

Tanzania Faces Global Criticism Over Post-Election Killings Why in News ? Following Tanzania’s October 29 general election, rights groups have condemned widespread reprisal killings, arbitrary detentions, and media restrictions. The Opposition boycott and Internet blackout deepened concerns over democratic backsliding and human rights violations under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s controversial re-election with 98% votes. Post-Election …

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10Nov 2025

China Commissions Its Fujian Aircraft Carrier

China Commissions Fujian, Its Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier Why in the News ? China has officially commissioned its third aircraft carrier, Fujian, marking a major milestone in its naval modernization drive. The carrier, equipped with an electromagnetic launch system, represents a leap in China’s efforts to project power and rival the U.S. Navy’s capabilities. Fujian: …

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10Nov 2025

Supreme Court Orders Stray Dog Removal

Supreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs Nationwide Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India directed all states and Union Territories to remove stray dogs from public areas like schools, hospitals, and transport hubs within two weeks, citing rising dog-bite incidents and prioritising public safety over existing Animal Birth Control (ABC) 2023 …

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10Nov 2025

US Investigates H-1B Visa Misuse Cases

US Probes Widespread Misuse of H-1B Visa Programme Why in the News ? The US Department of Labour (DOL) has launched 175 investigations under Project Firewall into alleged abuses of the H-1B visa programme, focusing on underpayment of foreign workers, violation of job protection norms, and non-compliance by employers to safeguard American jobs. Crackdown on …

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10Nov 2025

Brazil’s Global Tropical Forest Fund Launched

Brazil Launches Global Tropical Forest Conservation Fund Why in the News ? At the COP30 Leaders’ Summit, Brazil launched the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) to financially incentivize countries for conserving tropical forests. Supported by 53 nations, the initiative aims to foster global partnerships for sustainable forest protection and climate resilience. Global Initiative for Forest …

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10Nov 2025

Supreme Court Directs Timely Victim Payouts

Supreme Court Orders Timely Victim Compensation by Courts Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has directed all trial courts across India to order victim compensation at the time of judgment, addressing delays caused by lack of judicial directions. The move aims to strengthen victims’ rights under Section 396 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita …

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10Nov 2025

India & Africa: Building a Shared Strategic Future

India and Africa: Forging a Shared Strategic Future Syllabus: GS-2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests ,India and its Neighbourhood ,Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat address on October 26, announced year-long nationwide celebrations …

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