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Freedom of Religion and Right to Privacy Interlinked: Supreme Court In October 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling while hearing challenges to the UP Anti-Conversion Law, asserting that the right to choose a religion is a purely personal choice beyond State regulation. Aspect Details Privacy as a Condition Precedent • Article 25 and Privacy: The Court established a direct link between the Right to Privacy and Article 25, sta

Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment Rules, 2025

Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment Rules, 2025 On January 31, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) notified the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment Rules, 2025. These rules update the 2020 framework to broaden the scope and efficiency of Aadhaar-enabled services. Area Details Expanding Authentication Scope • Wider Participation: The amendment now permits both government and non-government entit

SITAA: Securing India’s Digital Identity

SITAA: Securing India’s Digital Identity On October 16, 2025, UIDAI launched the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to co-develop next-generation authentication technologies with startups, academia, and industry experts. Aspect Details Strategic Objectives The initiative aims to strengthen biometric and AI-based systems to counter emerging threats like deepfakes and spoofing. It prioritizes Atmanirbhar Bharat

SC on Minimum Vote Threshold for Unopposed Candidates

SC on Minimum Vote Threshold for Unopposed Candidates On April 24, 2025, the Supreme Court examined the democratic validity of declaring sole candidates elected unopposed without public voting. The case centers on whether such “default” wins undermine voter rights. Aspect Details Key Arguments and Challenges • Voter Rights: The petitioner, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, challenged Section 53(2) of the Representation of the Peopl

09 April, 2026
Parliament
Election and representation of the people act
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SHANTI Act, 2025

SHANTI Act, 2025 On December 20, 2025, the President of India gave assent to the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025. This landmark legislation replaces the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, modernizing India’s nuclear policy. Salient Feature Details Private Sector Integration For the first time, private companies can participate in plant

09 April, 2026
Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology
Nuclear BARC
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The Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act, 2025

The Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act, 2025 On 20th December 2025, the President of India gave assent to the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB - G RAM G) Bill, 2025. It seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA). Feature MGNREGA Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Employment Guarantee 100 days of wage employment per rural household. 125 days of wage employment per rural househo

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 On August 19, 2025, the President of India gave assent to the MMDR Amendment Act, 2025, modernizing the 1957 framework. It aims to secure supply chains for critical and strategic minerals essential for India’s green energy transition and high-tech sectors. India faces high import dependency for deep-seated minerals like Lithium, Cobalt, and Gold due to high exploration costs and limited domestic identification.

UN Ocean Conference 2025

UN Ocean Conference 2025 The 3rd UN Ocean Conference 2025 was held in Nice, France, from 9–13 June 2025. The conference was co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and focused on strengthening global action for ocean protection and sustainable marine governance. Key Details Aspect Details Venue Nice, France. Dates Held from 9–13 June 2025. Host The 3rd UN Ocean Conference was co-hosted by France and Cost