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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