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UPI MERCHANT DISCOUNT RATE: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND THE REGULATION OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS Why in the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the legal basis for introducing a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified high-value UPI Person-to-Merchant transactions. The Court has sought an explanation from the Centre on the legal character of the charge …
Read MoreOBC CREAMY LAYER POLICY: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND RETROSPECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its order on the Centre’s plea seeking prospective implementation of its March 11, 2026 judgment concerning the determination of OBC Non-Creamy Layer status. The government argues that retrospective implementation could disrupt recruitment, service allocation, seniority, admissions …
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 …
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