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DISTINGUISHED JURIST ROUTE REMAINS UNUSED FOR SUPREME COURT Why in the News ? Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan recently highlighted the continued non-use of Article 124(3), which permits appointment of a “distinguished jurist” as a Supreme Court judge. The provision has remained unused for over seven decades despite offering an alternative route beyond judges and …
Read MoreFOREX SWAP INFLOWS SURPASS PROJECTIONS, BOOSTING RESERVES Why in the News ? Foreign exchange inflows through the RBI’s special USD-INR swap facility have crossed $136 billion, exceeding initial expectations. The inflows are strengthening India’s external liquidity position while creating substantial rupee liquidity that the central bank may need to absorb. Forex Swap Facility: Scale and …
Read MoreRIVER-LINKING IS NOT THE SOLUTION Syllabus: GS-1: Water Resources GS-3: Issues Relating to Development WHY IN THE NEWS ? Policy Debate: Union Home Minister Amit Shah advocated resolving southern India’s water disputes and discussed linking rivers from the Brahmaputra to the Godavari and Cauvery. Pennaiyar Dispute: Tamil Nadu’s demand for a …
Read MoreMOUNTAINS BIND INDIA, CHINA, AND NEPAL TO A SHARED DESTINY. THEY NEED TO HONOUR IT Why in the News? A recent catastrophe in Nepal has highlighted the increasing vulnerability of the Himalayan region to climate-induced disasters. A sudden collapse of ice and rock triggered a devastating surge of water, mud and debris, severely …
Read MoreGOVERNMENT RAISES WINDFALL TAX AS OIL PRICES SURGE Why in the News? The government has raised the windfall tax on petrol and diesel exports while reducing the levy on aviation turbine fuel exports for the next fortnight. The move comes amid elevated global crude prices, geopolitical tensions and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Windfall …
Read MoreALZHEIMER’S BLOOD TEST AIDS EARLY DETECTION BUT LIMITATIONS Why in the News? A blood test for Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, already cleared in the U.S. and available in India, can detect biological changes linked to the disease. However, experts caution that it is not a general screening test, particularly for people without symptoms. Science Behind Alzheimer’s …
Read MoreHALDWANI PURIFICATION RITUAL RAISES UNTOUCHABILITY QUESTIONS Why in the News? A purification ritual at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally has triggered debate over untouchability, caste-based purity and pollution. The controversy raises questions about whether cleansing a public space after a Dalit person’s presence can attract constitutional and criminal liability. Legal Framework: …
Read MoreTHAILAND’S AMNESTY LAW SEEKS PEACE BUT SPARKS CONTROVERSY Why in the News ? Thailand’s Peaceful Society Promotion Act came into force on August 24, offering amnesty for several politically motivated offences committed between 2005 and 2025. However, exclusion of lese majeste offences, particularly involving young activists, has raised concerns over selective reconciliation. Amnesty Act: Provisions …
Read MoreDistinguished Jurist Route Remains Unused for Supreme Court Why in the News ? Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has highlighted the prolonged non-use of Article 124(3), which permits appointment of a “distinguished jurist” directly as a Supreme Court judge. He called the provision an unused constitutional mandate requiring serious consideration. Constitutional Provision and Appointment …
Read MoreWakefield Accelerators Enable Compact Particle Acceleration Why in the News ? Wakefield acceleration is gaining scientific attention as an alternative to conventional particle accelerators because it can generate extremely strong accelerating electric fields over much shorter distances. The technology could eventually enable compact, high-energy accelerators for research, medicine and advanced industrial applications. How Wakefield Acceleration …
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