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29May 2025

Measles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths

Measles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …

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29May 2025

SC Deviates from POCSO in Sensitive Judgment

SC Deviates from POCSO in Sensitive Judgment Why in the News? The Supreme Court withheld sentencing in a POCSO case involving a minor, citing the victim’s welfare and social hardship, despite reaffirming POCSO’s legal position. This decision has sparked debates over judicial discretion, victim rights, and child abuse law in India. The case highlights the …

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29May 2025

Three Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Luxor, Egypt: A Significant Archaeological Discovery

Three Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Luxor, Egypt: A Significant Archaeological Discovery Why in the News? Egyptian archaeologists have made a remarkable archaeological discovery, unearthing three ancient tombs in Luxor, formerly known as Thebes, belonging to prominent New Kingdom officials in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis. This find, located near the famous Valley of the Kings …

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29May 2025

Boko Haram Resurgence Threatens Stability in Nigeria

Boko Haram Resurgence Threatens Stability in Nigeria Why in the News? Boko Haram attacks have intensified in northeast Nigeria, raising fears of a return to peak insurgency. This short note on terrorism highlights how recent terrorist attacks, territorial gains, and use of advanced tactics by the ISWAP faction underscore challenges faced by the understaffed Nigerian …

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29May 2025

TR1 Cells Hold Key to Malaria Reinfection Immunity

TR1 Cells Hold Key to Malaria Reinfection Immunity Why in the News? A major study published in Science Immunology has identified T regulatory 1 cells (TR1) as crucial in the cellular immune response to malaria. This discovery in malaria immunology could revolutionize malaria vaccine research and immune-based therapies for malaria and other infectious diseases with …

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29May 2025

Deputy Speaker Vacancy Raises Constitutional Concerns

Deputy Speaker Vacancy Raises Constitutional Concerns Why in the News? The Deputy Speaker’s post in Lok Sabha has remained vacant since 2019, raising constitutional and democratic concerns. Despite Article 93 mandating early election, the government has shown reluctance in the election of Deputy Speaker, sparking debates on the erosion of parliamentary norms and Opposition exclusion. …

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10Apr 2025

Aircraft Objects Bill 2025 Passed

Syllabus GS 3: Infrastructure Why in the News? Recently, Parliament passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, aligning India’s aviation laws with international standards to help lessors reclaim aircraft easily and attract global investments. Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, was recently …

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04Apr 2025

Parliament Passes Bill to Protect Aircraft Interests

Why in the News ? Parliament has passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, to implement the Cape Town Convention and secure rights over aircraft assets. It aims to boost aircraft financing, align aviation laws with global standards, and promote leasing efficiency. Key Highlights of the Bill: Parliament has passed the Protection …

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28Mar 2025

Parliament Approves Finance Bill 2025, Finalizes Budget Exercise

Why in the News ? The Parliament has completed the Union Budget 2025-26 process with the Rajya Sabha returning the Finance Bill 2025 to the Lok Sabha, including 35 amendments. This marks the conclusion of the annual budgetary exercise for the upcoming fiscal year. About the Parliamentary Approval of Union Budget 2025-26: The Parliament has …

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26Mar 2025

Parliament Passes Disaster Management Bill 2024 for Better Preparedness

Why in News ? The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been passed in Parliament to enhance the efficiency of disaster response mechanisms. It empowers NDMA, SDMAs, and local bodies, introduces AI-based monitoring, and promotes proactive risk reduction in disaster management. Government’s Perspective Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that disasters have evolved in scale …

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