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Spain Moves to Protect Abortion Rights Constitutionally Why in the News ? Spain’s leftist government has proposed to enshrine the right to abortion in the country’s constitution after a controversy sparked by Madrid city hall’s far-right-backed proposal to warn women about a non-scientific “post-abortion syndrome”, leading to nationwide political debate. This move echoes complex negotiations …
Read MoreSonam Wangchuk Detained Under National Security Act Why in the News ? Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, sparking debate over India’s preventive detention laws. The move, used earlier against activists and protesters, has reignited concerns about civil liberties and misuse of executive power. Understanding the National …
Read MoreISLRTC Celebrates Sign Language Day 2025 in Delhi Why in the News? The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) is organizing a programme in New Delhi to celebrate Sign Language Day 2025 on 23rd September, highlighting the role of sign language in ensuring human rights, dignity, and inclusion for the Deaf community. This …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Deceitful Religious Conversion Validity Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India questioned the constitutionality of stringent anti-religious conversion laws enacted by 10 States, raising concerns about arbitrary interference in the fundamental right to freedom of religion and choice of life partner under Article 25 of the Constitution. Highlights of …
Read MoreDenial of Bail: A Grave Miscarriage of Justice Syllabus: GS-2: Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Judgements & Cases, Judiciary Why in the News? The Delhi High Court recently rejected bail petitions of nine activists, including Gulfisha Fatima and Natasha Narwal, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots. The judgment highlights tensions between the right to protest and …
Read MoreAmnesty Accuses Israel of Starvation Policy in Gaza Why in the News ? Amnesty International has accused Israel of implementing a “deliberate policy” of starvation in Gaza, citing testimonies of displaced Palestinians and medical staff. The group alleges that this campaign is part of Israel’s ongoing genocide, while Israel continues to deny such claims. Amnesty’s …
Read MoreUN Reports Systematic Torture in Myanmar Detention Centers Why in the News? The UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) released a report documenting systematic torture in military-run detention centers, including sexual slavery, gang rape, and abuse of children. The findings highlight worsening human rights violations since the 2021 military coup in Myanmar. Key Findings …
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 MoreIs Israel’s Gaza Offensive a Case of Genocide? WHY IN THE NEWS? In January 2024, South Africa filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks. This interim application, filed at the eleventh hour, has brought international scrutiny to a markedly …
Read MoreREFORMING POLICE TO END CUSTODIAL BRUTALITY Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Fundamental Rights, Transparency & Accountability Why in the News? The custodial death of Ajith Kumar in Tamil Nadu has reignited national concern over police brutality within detention centers. With a spate of similar deaths across the state, the incident points to systemic failures in …
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