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Judiciary
SC on Presidential/Governor Assent Timelines
Supreme Court ruled President/Governors must act within reasonable time on bills (Articles 200/201), but judiciary cannot impose fixed deadlines. Undue delay remains subject to judicial review. Preserves checks and balances.
Labour
Four Labour Codes β Key Features
Consolidate 29 older laws into simplified codes. Reduce compliance: single registration, license, return. Features: expanded social security, mandatory appointment letters, annual health checkups, coverage for gig/platform workers and migrants.
Maritime
Sign-On/Sign-Off Reform for Coastal Vessels
Reform removes immigration-style procedures for Indian-flagged coastal vessels (ships, dredgers, barges, research vessels). Port authorities maintain crew records; Bureau of Immigration conducts surprise checks.
Culture
56th IFFI Goa β Features
Global platform featuring World premieres, Indian Panorama, masterclasses, and WAVES Film Bazaar. Special UNICEFβIFFI segment on children’s rights. Wide international participation and filmmaker engagement.
Culture
Hornbill Festival 2025 β Three Country Partners
Switzerland, Ireland, and UK are country partners for Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival 2025. Purpose: cultural diplomacy, tourism boost, creative collaboration, showcasing Naga heritage globally.
Social Justice
Punjab SC Commission β Dedicated Courtroom
Punjab’s first dedicated courtroom under SC Commission for faster, efficient handling of SC-related cases. Planned Online Court System for virtual appearancesβpotential model for other states.
Climate
COP31 β Turkey-Australia Arrangement
Compromise: Turkey hosts COP31; Australia leads intergovernmental negotiations. Pre-COP event in Pacific region. Balances regional interests while maintaining climate diplomacy momentum.
Security
Seychelles Joins Colombo Security Conclave
Seychelles became CSC member at 7th NSA-level meeting (New Delhi, chaired by Ajit Doval). Members: India, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh. Malaysia attended as guest. Focus: maritime safety, counter-terrorism, cyber security.
Entertainment
Miss Universe 2025 β Results
Winner: FΓ‘tima Bosch (Mexico). Runner-up: Praveenar Singh (Thailand). India’s Manika Vishwakarma in Top 12. Held in Thailand; Steve Byrne hosted; Saina Nehwal was a judge.
Technology
TCS-TPG HyperVault AI Data Centre JV
βΉ18,000 crore joint venture for AI-focused sovereign data centres in India. TCS: 51%, TPG: up to 49%. Targets AI infrastructure demand growth (1.5 GW to 10 GW by 2030).
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Can courts impose fixed timelines on President/Governors for bill assent?
No β Only “Reasonable Time” Required
SC ruling; judicial review still available for delay
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How many laws do the Four Labour Codes consolidate?
29 Laws
Single registration, license, return
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Which countries are Hornbill Festival 2025 partners?
Switzerland, Ireland, and UK
Cultural diplomacy; Naga heritage showcase
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Who hosts COP31 and who leads negotiations?
Turkey (Host); Australia (Negotiations)
Pre-COP in Pacific region
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Which country joined CSC as newest member?
Seychelles
7th NSA meeting Delhi; Malaysia was guest
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Who won Miss Universe 2025?
FΓ‘tima Bosch (Mexico)
Thailand runner-up; India’s Manika Top 12
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What is TCS-TPG HyperVault JV valued at?
βΉ18,000 Crore
AI data centres; TCS 51%, TPG 49%
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What special segment is part of 56th IFFI?
UNICEFβIFFI on Children’s Rights
Plus: World premieres, Indian Panorama, WAVES Bazaar
Think & Discuss
Sovereign Data Centres: National Security or Protectionism?
Context from today’s quiz: TCS and TPG have formed a βΉ18,000 crore joint venture to build “AI-focused and sovereign data centres” in India. With AI infrastructure demand expected to grow from 1.5 GW to 10 GW by 2030, India is pushing for data localization and domestic data centre capacity. The “sovereign” terminology suggests data stored in India under Indian jurisdiction.
π€ Your Perspective Matters
Data localization requirements can protect sensitive information from foreign surveillance and ensure Indian laws apply to Indian data. However, critics argue it fragments the global internet, increases costs for businesses, and can be used for domestic surveillance. Global tech companies have resisted localization requirements in various countries.
Should India mandate that critical data must be stored only in domestic “sovereign” data centres, or does this hinder innovation and global digital trade?
Should India mandate that critical data must be stored only in domestic “sovereign” data centres, or does this hinder innovation and global digital trade?
- How should India balance data sovereignty concerns with the need for foreign investment and technology in AI infrastructure?
- Should different categories of data (personal, financial, health, government) have different localization requirements?
- Does India have enough renewable energy capacity to power the massive electricity demand of AI data centres sustainably?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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Economy
RBI Gold Repatriation Benefits
RBI repatriated 64+ tonnes of gold (MarchβSeptember 2025) primarily to lower custodial and insurance costs on overseas storage. This also enhances sovereignty and control over India’s foreign exchange assets.
Fisheries
EEZ Deep-Sea Fishing Policy
India’s new deep-sea fishing rules for the EEZ prioritize Fishermen Cooperative Societies and FFPOs for advanced vessel operations. Foreign vessels are completely banned to protect livelihoods and sovereignty.
International
UN SDGs β 2030 Agenda
The UN Sustainable Development Goals comprise 17 goals and 169 targets addressing poverty, inequality, climate change, peace, and more. It’s a universal framework complementary to the Paris Agreement, not a replacement.
Diplomacy
Sergio Gor β New US Ambassador to India
Sergio Gor (38) is the new US Ambassador to India. His prior role: Director of Presidential Personnel. Priorities include Indo-Pacific security, trade, and supply-chain diversification in the bilateral relationship.
Climate
COP30 β BelΓ©m, Brazil
COP30 is hosted by Brazil in BelΓ©m (Amazon region). Core emphasis: Implementation, Inclusion, and Innovationβmoving from pledges to delivery while protecting ecosystems and vulnerable communities.
Digital Policy
Denmark’s Social Media Age Restrictions
Denmark plans a national social media ban for users under 15. Ages 13β14 may access with parental consent after assessmentβone of Europe’s strictest digital age-verification regimes for minors.
Energy
Egypt’s Badr 15 Gas Discovery
New gas discovery in Egypt’s Western Desert at Badr 15 field, targeting the Lower Bahariya reservoir. Initial output: ~16 mcf/day; expected addition: ~15 bcf to reserves.
Defence
INS Sahyadri β Exercise Malabar 2025
INS Sahyadri participating in Exercise Malabar 2025 at Guam is an indigenously designed guided-missile stealth frigate. It reflects Aatmanirbhar Bharat and enhances Quad naval interoperability.
Literature
Antim Din β First Lithuanian Fiction in Hindi
“Antim Din” by Sahitya Akademi is the first Lithuanian fiction translated into Hindi. Original: “The Last Day” by Jaroslavas Melnikas (Lithuanian-Ukrainian author). A milestone in Indo-Baltic literary exchange.
Health
World Pneumonia Day 2025
Theme: “Every Breath Matters”. Strategy: Vaccination, early detection, oxygen access, and equitable healthcare to combat pneumonia in under-5 children. India’s efforts: Mission Indradhanush and NHM.
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What is the main benefit of RBI’s gold repatriation?
Lower Custodial & Insurance Costs
64+ tonnes repatriated; enhanced sovereignty
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Who gets priority in India’s EEZ deep-sea fishing rules?
Fishermen Cooperatives & FFPOs
Foreign vessels completely banned
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How many goals and targets in UN SDGs?
17 Goals, 169 Targets
2030 Agenda; poverty, climate, peace
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What was Sergio Gor’s prior role before becoming US Ambassador to India?
Director of Presidential Personnel
Age 38; Indo-Pacific & trade focus
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Where is COP30 being hosted and what’s its focus?
BelΓ©m, Brazil β Implementation, Inclusion, Innovation
Amazon region; pledges to delivery
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What is Denmark’s minimum age for social media access?
15 years (13β14 with parental consent)
Europe’s strictest digital age rules
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What type of ship is INS Sahyadri?
Indigenous Guided-Missile Stealth Frigate
Participating in Exercise Malabar 2025
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What is the 2025 World Pneumonia Day theme?
“Every Breath Matters”
Vaccination, detection, oxygen, equity
Think & Discuss
Should India Follow Denmark’s Lead on Social Media Age Restrictions?
Context from today’s quiz: Denmark plans to implement one of Europe’s strictest social media policiesβa national ban for users under 15, with 13β14-year-olds allowed access only with parental consent after a specific assessment. This follows growing global concerns about social media’s impact on adolescent mental health, attention spans, and exposure to harmful content.
π€ Your Perspective Matters
India has over 200 million social media users under 18, with children as young as 8-10 accessing platforms. While IT Rules 2021 mandate age-gating, enforcement remains weak. Mental health experts point to rising anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying among Indian teens linked to social media use.
Should India implement age-verification mandates similar to Denmark, or would this infringe on digital rights and push children to less regulated platforms?
Should India implement age-verification mandates similar to Denmark, or would this infringe on digital rights and push children to less regulated platforms?
- How can age verification be implemented without creating privacy risks (sharing Aadhaar/ID documents with platforms)?
- Should the responsibility lie with platforms, parents, schools, or the governmentβor a combination?
- Would strict age limits widen the urban-rural digital divide where internet access is already unequal?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
