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Karnataka Proposes Comprehensive Law to Regulate Hate Speech Why in the News? Karnataka has introduced the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, proposing strict penalties, collective liability, and powers to restrict online content. The Bill aims to fill gaps in India’s existing legal framework, where hate speech lacks explicit statutory definition, potentially impacting …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT INTRODUCES QUOTAS FOR COURT STAFF FOR THE FIRST TIME Why in the News? Historic move: From June 23, 2025, the Supreme Court introduced reservations in appointments and promotions for SC/ST staff. First-time policy: Marks the first formal reservation policy within the apex court’s administrative framework. Not for judges: The reservation excludes judges, covering …
Read MoreAI-Powered Satellites Challenge Existing International Space Law Framework Why in the News? Artificial intelligence in space is transforming satellites into autonomous machines capable of making independent decisions in orbit. This technological leap exposes critical legal, ethical, and geopolitical challenges, especially regarding liability issues in AI-powered satellites, security, and governance, in the current international space law …
Read MoreScientists Solve Mendel’s 160-Year-Old Genetic Puzzle Why in the News? A new study published in Nature (2025) has finally identified the genetic basis of all seven traits studied by Gregor Mendel in pea plants, solving a long-standing mystery in the field of pea genetics and opening avenues for agricultural innovations through genomic mapping in agriculture. …
Read MorePuri Jagannath Temple Panel Moves to Trademark Sacred Terms Why in the News? Amid a controversy over naming a new Jagannath Temple in Digha (West Bengal) as “Jagannath Dham”, the Puri Temple management has decided to secure trademark rights for terms like Srimandir and Mahaprasad to protect religious and cultural sanctity. This move aims to …
Read MoreAizawl Joins Rail Map: NE Connectivity Expands Why in the News? Mizoram’s capital Aizawl becomes the fourth Northeast capital to get a railway link, following a successful trial runon the Bairabi–Sairang line. The project is part of a broader push to connect all Northeast capitals to the rail network, potentially boosting agricultural research and development …
Read MoreSC Collegium Recommends Three Judges for Elevation Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India collegium, led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, has recommended three High Court judges — Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and A.S. Chandurkar — for elevation to the Supreme Court of India to fill upcoming vacancies. This latest …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court criticised the frequent use of bail stays by higher courts, emphasising the threat to personal liberty and due process. Justice A.S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted the shocking trend of staying reasoned bail orders from trial courts. Source:medium About Bail: Origin: Old French verb ‘bailer’ meaning ‘to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? The new criminal laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—are set to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Gujarat mandates prior approval for conversions from Hinduism to Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, clarifying them as separate religions. source:slideserve About Buddhism as a Separate Religion: The Gujarat government clarifies that Buddhism is considered a distinct religion. Conversions from Hinduism to Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism now require prior approval from the district …
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