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Presidential Reference Challenged by Two Southern States Why in News? Tamil Nadu and Kerala have opposed the Presidential Reference in the Supreme Court, arguing it seeks a review of an already settled judgment regarding the powers of Governors under Articles 200 and 201, calling the reference misleading and unconstitutional. This challenge raises significant constitutional questions …
Read MoreMaharashtra’s New Bill to Counter Urban Naxalism Why in the News? The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill 2024 was passed to tackle the rise of urban Naxalism in the state. The law has sparked debate over potential misuse, civil rights concerns, and parallels with similar Acts in other States, raising questions about its impact on …
Read MoreHunger Must Not Become Weapon in Armed Conflicts Why in the News? At the UN Food Systems Summit 2024 in Addis Ababa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global leaders to ensure food is never used as a weapon of war, highlighting the impact of conflicts and climate change on Africa’s hunger crisis and the growing …
Read MoreCLEARING THE AIR ON ‘CITIZENSHIP’ IN BIHAR POLL ROLL REVISION Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. This electoral roll revision process has sparked a grave controversy due to objections raised by some senior political …
Read MoreCERT Resolves AIIMS Website Organ Donor Leak Why in the News? A critical data vulnerability in the AIIMS ORBO website exposed personal and medical details of voluntary organ donors across India. The flaw was flagged by a cybersecurity researcher and later fixed by the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). Exposure of Sensitive Organ Donor Data: …
Read MoreIndia Strengthens Measures Against Glacial Lake Floods Why in the News? India is intensifying efforts to counter Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), also known as glof events, as such incidents have increased across the Himalayan region, especially in Nepal. The NDMA has launched a national programme to identify, monitor, and mitigate risks from at-risk glacial …
Read MorePM Greets CRPF on Their Raising Day Anniversary Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to CRPF personnel and their families on the occasion of the CRPF Raising Day, acknowledging their courage, steadfast commitment, and crucial role in internal security and managing humanitarian challenges across India. Prime Minister’s Tribute to CRPF: …
Read MoreIndia-Singapore Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 Begins Why in the News ? The 14th edition of the India-Singapore joint military exercise, Bold Kurukshetra 2025, commenced in Jodhpur. It aims to enhance interoperability and joint training under a UN mandate, focusing on mechanised warfare using tabletop exercises and computer-based wargaming. Exercise Objectives and Format: Exercise Bold Kurukshetra …
Read MoreIndia’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Nears Launch Why in the News? Indian Railways has successfully tested the country’s first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. This is a major step toward launching a hydrogen-powered train, enhancing clean mobility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Project Overview and Technological Aspects: The Northern Railway zone …
Read MoreChina’s Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Raises Strategic Concerns Why in the News? China has started building a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) near Arunachal Pradesh. With a 60,000 MW capacity, this $167.8-billion mega dam has triggered concerns in India over water flow, ecological impact, and strategic risks. Strategic and Environmental Concerns …
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