MPOWER Framework: In other countries where higher prices have deterred smoking, prices remain low in India; tobacco affordability undermines the World Health Organization’s MPOWER framework and weakens control, hindering efforts to reduce tobacco-related cancers. In line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), WHO introduced the MPOWER measures in […]
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International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977: A U.S. federal court recently blocked President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs, ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) doesn’t give him authority to impose sweeping import taxes. International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) is a United States Act which was legislated on 28 October […]
Shangri-La Dialogue
Shangri-La Dialogue: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Shangri-La Dialogue is Asia’s premier defence and security summit that brings together Defence Ministers, Military Chiefs, policymakers and strategic experts across the globe. Since its […]
Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment
Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment: The Centre’s 50-year interest-free capex loans under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) are driving major land reforms across India by pushing states to modernise property systems, boosting efficiency, and industrial growth. The ‘Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital […]
World Dhole Day
World Dhole Day: 28th May is celebrated as World Dhole Day to promote the conservation of dholes—endangered Asian wild dogs—who play a crucial role as apex predators in maintaining forest ecosystem balance.Dholes (Cuon alpinus) are wild dogs native to southern and eastern Asia, including India’s Western Ghats (e.g., Valparai plateau). Dholes have auburn fur, black tails, […]
Maternity Benefits for Third Child
Maternity Benefits for Third Child: K. Umadevi v. Government of Tamil Nadu Case, 2022, the Supreme Court (SC) granted maternity benefits to a woman for her third child, under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 calling it a constitutional right.The SC affirmed that the right to health, dignity, privacy, and non-discrimination are integral to the […]
Three-Year Judicial Practice Mandate
Three-Year Judicial Practice Mandate: The Supreme Court reinstated the rule mandating a minimum of three years of legal practice as a prerequisite for applying to the Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts.As per the latest ruling in All India Judges Association v. Union of India, a candidate must now have at least three years of courtroom […]
Japan Carbon Emissions Trading System
Japan Carbon Emissions Trading System: Japan’s Parliament passed a law mandating large firms to participate in a carbon emissions trading system (ETS) starting April 2026.A legally binding emissions trading system (ETS) requiring large firms emitting ≥100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually to trade carbon credits.
Honorary Rank Promotion Scheme
Honorary Rank Promotion Scheme: The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a policy granting honorary rank promotions to retiring personnel of CAPFs and Assam Rifles from Constable to Sub-Inspector.The Honorary Rank Promotion Scheme is a recognition initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It awards a […]
Battery Aadhaar Initiative
Battery Aadhaar Initiative: At the Battery Summit 2025, Tata Elxsi, in partnership with Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp, and IIT Kharagpur, unveiled the Battery Aadhaar initiative to key government stakeholders.The project aligns with India’s green mobility and circular economy.Battery Aadhaar is a digital identification system for batteries, designed to enable full traceability across their lifecycle using […]
