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Starlink’s India Entry Delayed by Legal Hurdles Why in News ? Starlink’s efforts to launch satellite internet services in India face delays due to complex regulatory, security, and legal barriers. While promising rural connectivity, the company must meet compliance across spectrum allocation, national security norms, and data protection laws. Regulatory and Legal Framework: Starlink needs …
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Cognitive Basis of Locust Swarms Why in News ? A new model by international researchers shows that locust swarms form based on cognitive decision-making and visual perception, challenging earlier theories. This breakthrough may help predict swarm behaviour, critical as climate change worsens breeding conditions and increases swarm unpredictability. Shift from Physics to …
Read MoreProtests Intensify Over Bengal School Recruitment Scam Why in News ? Protests erupted outside WBSSC after the West Bengal government failed to release a promised list of ‘tainted’ and ‘untainted’ candidates following a Supreme Court order cancelling over 25,000 school job appointments made through a scam-ridden 2016 process. Background of the Recruitment Scam: The West …
Read MoreSC Questions Pegasus Use for National Security Purposes Why in the News ? The Supreme Court questioned whether the government’s use of Pegasus spyware for national security was wrong, amid ongoing petitions alleging illegal surveillance on citizens. Petitioners demand release of the technical committee report on potential Pegasus usage in India. Supreme Court’s Observations and …
Read MoreIndia Sends Buddha Relic to Vietnam for Vesak Why in the News ? For the first time, India will display the sacred Buddha Relic of Sarnath in Vietnam during the UN Vesak Day 2025 celebrations. The Ministry of Culture, with the International Buddhist Confederation, is organizing the religious exposition from May 2–8. Historic Religious Diplomacy …
Read MoreJustice B R Gavai Named India’s Next CJI Why in the News ? Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. His appointment, effective from May 14, will follow the retirement of current CJI Sanjiv Khanna on May 13, as approved by the President. Official Appointment and Succession: Justice …
Read MoreSri Lanka’s Anti-Terror Law Needs Urgent Repeal Syllabus: GS-3: Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks , Government Policies & Interventions , India and its Neighbourhood Focus: Sri Lanka’s newly elected National People’s Power (NPP) government, which pledged to repeal the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has yet to take concrete steps. Despite previous …
Read MoreGlobal Investors Reassess Confidence in U.S. Assets Why in the News ? In the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, market volatility, trade tensions, and criticism of the Fed have led some global investors to diversify away from U.S. assets, raising concerns about a potential long-term shift. Market Reactions to Trump’s First 100 Days: …
Read MorePapal Conclave 2025: Legacy, Divisions and Uncertainty Why in the News ? Following Pope Francis’s death on April 21, the Catholic Church has entered the sede vacante, triggering the process for the Papal Conclave. With deep ideological divisions and a transformed cardinal electorate, the choice of the next Pope remains unpredictable. How the Papal Conclave …
Read MoreDraft GEI Rules Introduce Emission Targets for Industries Why in the News ? The Environment Ministry has notified the Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, aimed at reducing emissions in energy-intensive industries. These targets support India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and help fulfil its Paris Agreement commitments. Key Provisions of the Draft …
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