Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right: The Supreme Court of India (SC) , in the case of Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India & Ors. (2026), officially recognized Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) as a fundamental right under Article 21 (Right to Life and Dignity). The court issued a continuing mandamus (a judicial order […]
Category: Current Affairs
Manipur Assembly Constitutional Deadlock
Manipur Assembly Constitutional Deadlock: The Manipur Congress president has approached the Manipur High Court, alleging unconstitutional actions by the Governor prior to the imposition of President’s Rule in February 2025, and seeking dissolution of the Manipur Legislative Assembly under Article 174 of the Constitution. Manipur has a 60-member Legislative Assembly. The last sitting of the […]
IOM Global Appeal 2026 Report
IOM Global Appeal 2026 Report: The IOM has requested USD 4.7 billion to assist 41 million people worldwide in 2026, marking a shift toward sharper prioritization amid a Humanitarian Reset and a constrained global funding landscape. The Global Appeal 2026 serves as IOM’s engine for transformation, aligning its operations with the Strategic Plan 2024–2028. It […]
Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha
Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha: India is set to undertake a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy through the exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka.The Devnimori Relics originate from the Devnimori archaeological site, located near Shamlaji in the Aravalli district of Gujarat. It was first explored in […]
Rafah Border Crossing
Rafah Border Crossing: Israel reopened Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt.It’s the southernmost post of exit from Gaza and borders Egypt’s Sinai peninsula.It is controlled by Egypt.There are only two other border crossings from and into the Gaza Strip – Erez: A crossing into Israel in northern Gaza, which is for people. Kerem Shalom: A […]
Turtle Trails
Turtle Trails: The Union Budget 2026–27 proposal to develop ‘turtle trails’ along key turtle nesting sites in Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala, has triggered concerns among conservationists.Turtle trails are designated coastal pathways and viewing infrastructure intended to promote regulated ecotourism around turtle nesting sites.Conservationists argue that introducing turtle trails threatens the darkness and tranquility essential for […]
Waste-pickers enumeration under NAMASTE scheme
Waste-pickers enumeration under NAMASTE scheme: The Union government released nationwide enumeration data of waste-pickers for the first time under the NAMASTE scheme.The data revealed that 84.5% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST and OBC communities, highlighting deep social stratification in informal urban labour. Total waste-pickers enumerated: 52 lakh across 35 States/UTs General category majority in […]
Blue Line along the Lebanon–Israel frontier
Blue Line along the Lebanon–Israel frontier: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) temporarily suspended patrols along parts of the Blue Line after Israel announced the release of a chemical substance near the frontier.The Blue Line is a UN-identified line of withdrawal, marking Israel’s pullback from southern Lebanon. It is not an international border, […]
Tender Years Doctrine
Tender Years Doctrine: The Delhi High Court recently held that the welfare and best interests of minor children must prevail over the application of the Tender Years Doctrine. It is a prominent common law principle in family law and custody jurisprudence. It presumes that children of “tender age” (generally under 5 years) should remain with […]
Dholpur–Karauli Tiger Reserve
Dholpur–Karauli Tiger Reserve: The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Forest, Environment & Climate Change in the Government of Rajasthan recently said in the Assembly that residents of villages in Dholpur–Karauli Tiger Reserve (DTR) will not be displaced without their consent. It is located in the Rajasthan. It shares ecological continuity with the Ranthambhore Tiger […]
