Advocates (Amendment) Bill Withdrawn Amid Protests

On February 23, 2025, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice withdrew the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill. This decision followed widespread strikes by lawyers and objections from the Bar Council of India (BCI). The Bill, published on February 13, aimed ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Encephalitis as Public Health Issue

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified encephalitis as a pressing public health issue. This announcement comes amidst rising cases and under-reporting in India. Experts advocate for a national strategy to effectively address the disease. About Encephalitis Encephalitis is an ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Supreme Court Stays Lokpal Order on HC Judge

The Supreme Court of India has recently intervened in legal matter involving the Lokpal’s authority to investigate corruption complaints against High Court judges. The Supreme Court’s decision to stay a Lokpal order has raised questions about judicial independence and the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 1, 2025

1. Where was the 9th National Summit on Public Health Care organized? [A] Odisha[B] Maharashtra[C] Telangana[D] Karnataka Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Odisha] Notes:Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the 9th National Summit on Good & Replicable Practices and ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 28, 2025

1. Regarding the concept of small finance banks (SFB) in India, consider the following statements: These banks primarily focus on providing financial inclusion to underserved sections of society. These banks can issue credit cards and debit cards for amounts up ..

Indian Government Proposes Tax Revenue Cuts for States

The Government of India is considering a reduction in federal tax revenues allocated to states. This proposal is set to be presented to the Finance Commission of India, which plays important role in tax sharing and fiscal relations between the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

CDSCO Enhances Sugam Portal

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recently enhanced its digital platform, the Sugam Portal, to facilitate online applications for clinical trial site additions and changes in principal investigators for biological products. This initiative aligns with CDSCO’s ongoing efforts ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

State of States Report

India, as the world’s most populous nation, faces challenges in achieving the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the State of States report released on February 27, 2025, India lags in nine out of the 16 SDGs. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Disability Rights

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is a very important piece of legislation in India. It aims to regulate the processing of digital personal data while balancing individual rights and lawful data processing needs. Recently, the Ministry ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Aadhaar Good Governance Portal

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently launched the Aadhaar Good Governance portal. This initiative aims to streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests. The portal is part of a broader effort to enhance ease of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs