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23May 2025

India’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India

India’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India Introduction In a strategic move to align financial flows with India’s sustainability goals and promote environmental impact investing, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance released the Draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy in 2025. This …

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23May 2025

Supreme Court Bail Order Undermines Civil Liberties and Free Speech

Supreme Court Bail Order Undermines Civil Liberties and Free Speech Syllabus: GS-2: Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Separation of Powers, Judgements & Cases Judiciary Focus: The Supreme Court granted bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in the State of Haryana vs Ali Khan Mahmudabad case. Despite granting bail, the Court imposed restrictive conditions curtailing his freedom …

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20May 2025

Supreme Court Strikes Down Retrospective Environmental Clearances

Supreme Court Strikes Down Retrospective Environmental Clearances Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently invalidated the Centre’s 2017 notification and 2021 SOP allowing post-facto environmental clearances for projects that began without prior approval, citing violation of constitutional rights and environmental laws. Background on Centre’s Notification and SOP In 2017, MoEFCC allowed a one-time, six-month …

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20May 2025

Core Inflation Trends Shape RBI’s Rate Cut Decisions

Core Inflation Trends Shape RBI’s Rate Cut Decisions Why in the News? Core inflation, excluding volatile food and fuel prices, is rising while food inflation falls. This reversal influences the Reserve Bank of India’s approach to monetary policy and potential interest rate cuts. Inflation Trends and RBI’s Focus: Inflation was mainly driven by food prices …

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20May 2025

Israel Vows Control of Gaza Amid Starvation Crisis

Israel Vows Control of Gaza Amid Starvation Crisis Why in the News? Israel announced plans to take full control of Gaza amid intensified military operations, while the WHO warns that two million people in the blockaded Strip face starvation. Limited aid is allowed amidst escalating violence and humanitarian concerns. Escalation of Conflict and Military Operations …

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20May 2025

Government Launches Revamped OCI Portal for Citizens

Government Launches Revamped OCI Portal for Citizens Why in the News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a revamped OCI Portal to improve digital access and user experience for over 5 million Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). The portal offers enhanced features, security, and a modernised registration process. Launch and Key Features of the New …

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20May 2025

SC Ensures Uniform Pension for Retired Judges

SC Ensures Uniform Pension for Retired Judges Why in the News? In a landmark decision that’s making waves in supreme court news today india, the Supreme Court has ruled that all retired High Court judges, irrespective of their source of appointment or tenure, are entitled to uniform pension benefits, eliminating disparities in pension payments and …

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20May 2025

SC Empowers HCs to Quash Domestic Violence Cases

SC Empowers HCs to Quash Domestic Violence Cases Why in the News? In a significant development for tamil news and legal circles, the Supreme Court India ruled that Indian High Courts can quash criminal proceedings under Section 12(1) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, using Section 482 CrPC, recognizing the serious consequences of criminal action …

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20May 2025

India Not a Shelter for All Refugees: SC

India Not a Shelter for All Refugees: SC Why in the News? In the latest india news today, the Supreme Court India rejected a plea by a former LTTE member, asserting that foreigners cannot claim the right to settle in India. It upheld the Madras High Court establishment’s deportation order, reaffirming India is not a …

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10Apr 2025

Immigration Act 2025: Discretion, Detention, and Dissent Suppressed

Why in the News ? The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, has sparked nationwide concern for granting unchecked powers to authorities over foreigners, bypassing due process and judicial oversight. Critics argue it undermines constitutional rights and may lead to arbitrary detention and surveillance. Constitutional Concerns and Civil Liberties The Act undermines Articles 14 and 21 …

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