BOMBAY HIGH COURT STRIKES DOWN CENTRE'S AMENDED IT RULES TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: THE HINDU The Bombay High Court recently invalidated the Centre’s 2023 amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules. These amendments sought to establish a Fact Check Unit (FCU) to monitor “fake” or “misleading” news about the government on social media. The
NEWLY APPROVED SPACE PROJECTS The Union Cabinet of India recently approved four major space missions to be executed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). These missions, including Chandrayaan-4, the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), the Bhartiya Antriksh Station (BAS), and the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), mark significant steps in India’s expanding space exploration endeavors.
DECARBONIZATION OF THE STEEL SECTOR The steel industry is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, making its decarbonization a critical step in mitigating climate change. As India is the second-largest steel producer, the Ministry of Steel has begun exploring funding strategies and policy reforms to transition toward green steel production. This includes
‘ASSAM RECORDS 86% DROP IN RHINO POACHING SINCE 2016’ TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT: THE HINDU Assam has witnessed a significant reduction in rhino poaching, with an 86% drop recorded since 2016. This milestone reflects the ongoing conservation efforts to protect the one-horned rhinoceros, which is symbolic of the state's identity. Key Highlights Rhino Poaching Decline: Assam
FATF MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT ON INDIA (2023) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently released its Mutual Evaluation Report on India, highlighting the country’s substantial progress in combating illicit finance. The report examines how effectively India has implemented anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures, identifying areas of strength and those requiring improvement. While
SOLAR STRATEGIES India's solar ambitions have expanded significantly, demonstrated by the recent REINVEST meeting in Gandhinagar, which attracted investment proposals worth USD 386 billion. The country aims to achieve 570 GW of solar power capacity by 2030, exceeding its global commitment of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity. However, to fully realize its estimated solar potential
HOW THE SUPREME COURT STRENGTHENED CHILD PORNOGRAPHY LAW TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY: INDIAN EXPRESS The Supreme Court (SC) of India has expanded the definition of "possession" of child pornography under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The ruling extends to viewing or displaying child pornography, strengthening legal actions against such offenses. Key Highlights
WHITE REVOLUTION 2.0: EMPOWERING INDIA'S DAIRY SECTOR White Revolution 2.0 is a government initiative aimed at boosting milk production, empowering women farmers, and tackling malnutrition in India. It builds on the success of the original White Revolution, also known as ‘Operation Flood’, launched in 1970 by Dr. Verghese Kurien, which transformed India from a milk-deficient
PRADHAN MANTRI JANJATIYA UNNAT GRAM ABHIYAN (PMJUGA) The Union Cabinet recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. This centrally sponsored scheme focuses on enhancing the welfare of tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts by addressing gaps in basic infrastructure, education, health, and
INDIA’S FIRST MISSION TO VENUS TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: INDIAN EXPRESS India's first mission to Venus has been officially approved by the Union Cabinet, with a planned launch by ISRO in March 2028. This mission will be India's second inter-planetary endeavor, following the successful Mars Orbiter Mission in 2013. The spacecraft aims to explore
6TH QUAD SUMMIT The Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is an informal strategic alliance between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. It aims to promote a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Initially formed in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the Quad was formally established in 2007 but became dormant until its
SUPREME COURT RULING ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY UNDER THE POCSO ACT, 2012 The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that possessing or watching sexually explicit content involving minors is a punishable offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. This judgment emphasizes the illegality of child pornography, even if the material is
