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SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN DISPROPORTIONATE METHANOL RULES WHY IN THE NEWS ? SC Ruling: The Supreme Court struck down Maharashtra’s methanol restrictions on September 18, finding them disproportionate and unconstitutional.Constitutional Rights: The rules were held to violate Articles 14 and 19(1)(g).Hooch Prevention: The Court issued guidelines for stronger licensing, monitoring, transport and enforcement to prevent …
Read MoreNEW BOLIVIAN TIGER CAT SPECIES IDENTIFIED THROUGH GENETICS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Species Discovery: Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously undescribed wild cat from Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forests, using genetic evidence. Genetic Evidence: DNA analysis of 38 tiger cats revealed five genetically distinct species within a group previously considered much less diverse. Evolutionary …
Read MoreNEW GDP SERIES STRENGTHENS DOUBLE DEFLATION METHODOLOGY WHY IN THE NEWS ? Methodological Update: The new GDP series, with 2022-23 as base year, uses double deflation in 28 of 30 manufacturing categories to estimate real GVA more accurately. Statistical Revision: MoSPI released its comprehensive Sources and Methods document, explaining concepts, data sources and methodologies behind …
Read MoreWORLD RHINO DAY HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL RHINO CONSERVATION WHY IN THE NEWS ? Global Awareness: World Rhino Day is being observed worldwide, including India, to highlight conservation challenges facing the five surviving rhinoceros species. Annual Theme: This year’s theme, “Keep the Five Alive,” emphasises habitat protection, anti-poaching measures and prevention of illegal rhino-horn trade. Population Decline: …
Read MoreA MALACCA-SINGAPORE MODEL FOR RESOLVING HORMUZ Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS ? Strategic Crisis: The ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis has disrupted global energy and maritime security, reviving debates over cooperative arrangements for reopening critical chokepoints. Historical Parallel: The Malacca-Singapore Straits …
Read MoreWHAT IS ARTICLE 371(K), AND WHAT COULD IT MEAN FOR LADAKH? Why in the News? The Centre has proposed the introduction of a new constitutional provision — Article 371K — for Ladakh. The proposed provision aims to provide special constitutional safeguards to protect Ladakh’s land, culture, environment and local interests. The proposal follows an “in-principle …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT EXAMINES CRIMINALISATION OF MARITAL RAPE WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court is examining whether husbands can be prosecuted for marital rape, despite statutory exemption under existing penal law.The Bench recognised the sexual autonomy of married women but questioned whether courts can override an explicit legislative exemption, suggesting that criminalisation may ultimately …
Read MoreA SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EUROPE IS LINKED TO OUR STRATEGIC AUTONOMY Syllabus: GS-2: International Relations India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? India’s expanding engagement with the European Union has gained strategic significance amid growing uncertainty in India-US relations and a fragmented global order. The reported conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, alongside …
Read MoreE-SHRAM AND THE CHALLENGE OF DIGITAL SOCIAL SECURITY Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions WHY IN THE NEWS Registration Barriers: A recent experiment by law students found that e-Shram self-registration can be difficult because of OTP, CAPTCHA, occupation and documentation hurdles. Worker Coverage: The portal has crossed 9 crore registrations, but questions remain about whether …
Read MorePAC FLAGS FAILURE TO TRANSFER CESS COLLECTIONS TO DESIGNATED FUNDS Why in the News? The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised several Union ministries for failing to transfer more than ₹9,222 crore collected through earmarked cesses into their designated Public Account reserve funds. The committee observed that retaining such collections in the Consolidated Fund of …
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