Context: The Animal Husbandry Department has developed a mobile app named “21st Livestock Census” to carry out a comprehensive survey of livestock across India. The app’s purpose is to gather updated livestock data to help formulate the next government action plan and contribute to the National Indicator Framework Progress Report …

Context: The Supreme Court has put a hold on a notification from the AYUSH Ministry that “omitted” Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. The Supreme Court noted that this notification contradicted an earlier Supreme Court ruling related to misleading advertisements by Patanjali Ayurved. This ruling required advertisers …

Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recently issued the ‘Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024.’ These rules are designed to improve the management and execution of the Digital Bharat Nidhi initiative. The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), established under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, has been …

Context: The ongoing conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has resulted in widespread destruction, significant displacement of populations, and a severe humanitarian crisis. Background Enduring Legacy of Conflict: Since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has experienced 15 military coups, endured two civil wars, …