Surrogacy Law for Unmarried Women

The Bombay High Court recently told a 38-year-old divorced woman to go to the Supreme Court to decide if a single woman can have a child through surrogacy. The court ruled that her application was invalid under Section 4 of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-II-Constitution of India & Polity, GS-II-Social Justice, GS-II-Governance

1972 Simla Agreement

The suspension of the 1972 Simla Agreement by Pakistan marks a critical moment in India-Pakistan relations. This decision comes in response to India’s recent measures following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The Simla Agreement was a very important treaty aimed ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-II-International Relations

National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26

India has launched a nationwide campaign to eliminate measles and rubella by 2026. This initiative was revealed during World Immunisation Week. As many as 332 districts reported zero measles cases and 487 districts reported zero rubella cases from January to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-III-Health & Medical Services

Section 19 of POCSO Act

On April 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of India agreed to hear concerns regarding Section 19 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Senior advocate Indira Jaising raised issues about the mandatory reporting of sexual activity among ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-II-Constitution of India & Polity, GS-II-Social Justice, GS-II-Governance

Musk Deer Conservation in India

Recent reports highlight the lack of effective conservation efforts for musk deer in India. Classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), musk deer face numerous challenges. Despite being protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Canadian Wildfires Cause Global Dimming

In June 2023, Canadian wildfires impacted New York City. Smoke from these wildfires caused a dramatic cooling effect of approximately 3 degrees Celsius in the city. This phenomenon is attributed to a process known as global dimming. While this cooling ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

EU Fines Apple and Meta for DMA Violations

In a landmark enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has imposed hefty fines on tech giants Apple and Meta. This action marks the first instance of penalties under the DMA, which aims to regulate Big Tech‘s ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

United Nations Reviews UNRWA

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified following recent Israeli actions against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The UN has appointed British human rights activist Ian Martin to conduct ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Global Coral Bleaching Crisis

Coral reefs are facing an unprecedented crisis due to global bleaching events. Since January 2023, over 80% of the world’s coral reefs have been affected. Scientists warn that this event is the worst on record, impacting reefs in at least ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Coal Black Tree Snake

Recently, a remarkable discovery was made in the lush rainforests of Papua New Guinea. Herpetologist Fred Kraus identified a new species of snake known as Dendrelaphis anthracina, or the coal black tree snake. This 4-foot, 8-inch reptile was found on ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs