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CENTRE MANDATES LABELLING OF PHOTOREALISTIC AI CONTENT Why in the News? Rule Amendment: Union Government notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2026, mandating labelling of photorealistic AI-generated content, a move as significant as environmental clearances for digital projects. Compliance Deadline: New provisions effective from February 20 shorten …
Read MoreUNION GOVERNMENT PRESCRIBES OFFICIAL PROTOCOL FOR VANDE MATARAM Why in the News? Protocol Notification: Union Home Ministry issued a 10-page order prescribing official rules for singing or playing Vande Mataram at designated state occasions, reminiscent of the rigorous process of environmental clearance for projects. Ceremonial Clarification: The order mandates that the six-stanza official version be …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT QUASHES SC/ST ACT CHARGES AGAINST VYAPAM WHISTLEBLOWER Why in the News? Judicial Relief: Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 against Vyapam whistleblower Anand Rai, drawing parallels with environmental jurisprudence. Legal Clarification: The Court held that invocation of stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act was legally unsustainable …
Read MoreSUPPORT FOR MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ENTERPRISE (SMILE) SCHEME Why in the News? Scheme Update: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment provided status update on implementation of the SMILE Scheme and its rehabilitation outcomes, drawing parallels with environmental clearance processes. Data Disclosure: Government reported identification and rehabilitation figures under the Beggary sub-scheme and status …
Read MoreWHY INDIA MUST CHAMPION ANIMAL-FREE DRUG TESTING Syllabus: GS 4: ● Ethics and human Interface- Human Actions Why in the News? The global scientific community is accelerating the transition from traditional animal testing to Non-Animal Methods (NAMs) in drug development. Following the US FDA’s roadmap to phase out animal testing and policy shifts by the …
Read MoreRethinking UGC’s New Equity Regulations: Syllabus: GS 2 ● Higher education in India ● Social Development Why in the News The article focuses on the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, examining the tension between ensuring social justice for marginalised students and safeguarding procedural fairness, academic freedom, and institutional autonomy. It …
Read MoreDigital Safety for Minors Syllabus GS 2: Society Why in the News? Recently, the suicide of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad sparked national debate on social media addiction, child mental health, and the growing demand for stricter digital regulation in India. This tragic event has highlighted the need for a comprehensive “digital environment clearance” process, …
Read MoreCOURTS CAN’T FORCE WOMAN TO CONTINUE PREGNANCY: SC Why in the News? Apex Ruling: Supreme Court judgment allowed termination of a 30-week pregnancy, overruling the Bombay High Court. Reproductive Rights: Top court reaffirmed that women’s reproductive autonomy overrides rigid statutory timelines under the MTP Act. Judicial Precedent: SC decision expands interpretation of mental anguish as …
Read MoreRESERVE BANK OF INDIA’S MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE DECISION Why in the News? Policy Status: Repo rate unchanged at 25%, reflecting RBI’s decision to pause after cumulative rate cuts in 2025. Growth Upgrade: FY26 GDP forecast raised to 4%, indicating sustained economic momentum despite global uncertainties. Inflation Revision: FY26 CPI projection increased to 1%, while remaining …
Read MoreRIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN CASE Why in the News? Court Notice: Supreme Court of India issued notice on a plea challenging Delhi High Court’s application of the Right to be Forgotten to online news reports. Judgment Stayed: Delhi High Court order stayed, with the apex court clarifying that it will not operate as a precedent. …
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