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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 – 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 – Features
Global platform featuring World premieres, Indian Panorama, masterclasses, and WAVES Film Bazaar. Special UNICEF–IFFI segment on children’s rights. Wide international participation and filmmaker engagement.
Culture
Hornbill Festival 2025 – 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 – Dedicated Courtroom
Punjab’s first dedicated courtroom under SC Commission for faster, efficient handling of SC-related cases. Planned Online Court System for virtual appearances—potential model for other states.
Climate
COP31 – 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 – Results
Winner: Fátima 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
₹18,000 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 – 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?
Fátima Bosch (Mexico)
Thailand runner-up; India’s Manika Top 12
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What is TCS-TPG HyperVault JV valued at?
₹18,000 Crore
AI data centres; TCS 51%, TPG 49%
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What special segment is part of 56th IFFI?
UNICEF–IFFI 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 ₹18,000 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.
🤔 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?
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