Daily Current Affairs — 7 November 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Uniform Penalty For Violations of Van Adhiniyam, 1980
In News The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Union Environment Ministry has recommended standardising penal provisions under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, particularly concerning violations involving forest land diversion without prior central approval. What is Van Adhiniyam, 1980? It was originally enacted as the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and it was renamed Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980 under legislative updates.
Contempt of Court in India
Context The recent controversy over alleged remarks against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court has sparked concerns about undermining the court’s authority and obstructing the administration of justice, prompting calls for contempt proceedings. What Does Not Amount To Contempt? Fair and accurate reporting of court proceedings;.
India’s Electoral System: Why the Nomination Process Needs Reform?
Context There is a need for reforms in the nomination process in India’s electoral system that has become increasingly exclusionary, vulnerable, and convoluted to procedural misuse. Lapses Concerns in Current Nomination System Procedural Complexity vs. Substantive Justice: The process of verifying qualifications made under RPA, 1951 has become overly procedural.
Centre Says Right to Vote Different From Freedom of Voting
Context The Centre has argued in the Supreme Court that the ‘right to vote’ in an election is different from the ‘freedom of voting’. About The petition before the Supreme Court seeks to declare Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and Rule 11 with Forms 21 and 21B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 as unconstitutional.
Karnataka’s Menstrual Leave Policy
Context Karnataka has become the first State in the country to approve 12 days of paid menstrual leave per year (one day per month) for all women employees, covering both government and private sectors. Arguments in Favour Promotes Gender-Sensitive Workplaces: Recognises biological realities of women and promotes inclusivity and empathy in the workplace. Moves beyond gender-neutral policies to gender-responsive labour reforms.