CURRENT AFFAIRS

The online real-money gaming industry in India has long faced legal uncertainties, tax disputes, and regulatory challenges.

The e-Jagriti Platform received the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026.

The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education has invited applications under the PMRC Scheme 2026.

Amid the expansion of 5G services in India, Bharti Airtel has launched its new 'Priority Postpaid' service. The company claims that this service will provide postpaid customers with more stable and better internet connectivity during network congestion. This is considered the first commercial deployment of 5G network slicing technology for consumers in India. However, this new service has also sparked a new debate about net neutrality.

Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the levy of 28% GST on the full face value of bets placed in online gaming. The Court also validated state laws that prohibit online betting and gambling. 

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Jeevan (Joint Empowerment and Virtual Assistance Network) mobile application and the Shatayu (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training for Your Utility) Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard for senior citizens.

The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024 has been released by the Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025 was enacted with the objective of protecting individuals, particularly youth and vulnerable populations, from the adverse social, economic, psychological, and privacy-related impacts associated with online games involving money.

The fifth meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee of the National One Health Mission was recently held in New Delhi.

Recently, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary attended a camp organized in Dumri Buzurg Panchayat of Saran district, marking the first time that Sahayog Shivirs have been launched across Bihar to address public grievances.