1. Bombay High Court Highlights Rising Misuse of Matrimonial Laws Context: In a significant observation, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court recently quashed a criminal case involving cruelty, unnatural sex, and dowry harassment, emphasizing that marriage is a …
1. Centre Seeks Review of Supreme Court Verdict on IPS Deputation in CAPFs Context: In a significant development, the Union Government has filed a review petition against a landmark Supreme Court ruling that mandated a “progressive reduction” in the deputation …
1. Jarawa Tribe: Guardians of an Ancient Legacy Context: Amid growing discussions around the upcoming 16th Census of India, experts have highlighted that reaching the Jarawa Tribe of the Andaman Islands will not be as challenging as presumed. This is …
1. NITI Aayog Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Empower State Science & Technology Councils Context: In a bid to invigorate India’s decentralized scientific landscape, NITI Aayog has released a forward-looking Roadmap for Strengthening State Science & Technology (S&T) Councils. This initiative …
1. Gujarat Bridge Collapse: A Stark Reminder of India’s Fragile Public Infrastructure Context: The collapse of the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge over the Mahisagar (Mahi) River in Gujarat has once again laid bare the alarming vulnerability of India’s public infrastructure. This tragic …
1. Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017 Context: In a recent development, the Kerala High Court ordered the conditional arrest of the Liberian container ship MSC Akiteta II. This action followed a suit filed by the Kerala …
1. India’s Learning Gaps Widen with Age: Key Insights from the 2025 PARAKH RS Survey Context: The 2025 PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan (RS) has unveiled alarming gaps in student learning outcomes across India, especially as children advance through higher grades. Conducted …
1. Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration: Pioneering India’s Quantum Future Context: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has recently taken a bold step toward future-ready innovation by launching the Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration (AQVD). This visionary initiative aims to transform Amaravati into …
1. Assessment of Earthquake Risk for the Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project (GNIP) Context: The Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project (GNIP) is a massive developmental initiative planned for Great Nicobar Island (GNI). It includes the construction of a trans-shipment port, an international …
1. Indian Diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago: A Living Legacy of Cultural Resilience and Global Impact Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a special outreach to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago, hailed the Indian diaspora as India’s “pride”, …