A farewell to legends, a call for peace, and a tribute to healthcare heroes—India stands at a crossroad of sports, security, and service.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (12 MAY 2025)
VIRAT KOHLI BIDS FAREWELL TO TEST CRICKET AFTER 14-YEAR CAREER
FACT: Kohli Announces Test Retirement
Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket after playing 123 matches and scoring 9230 runs. His 14-year journey made him India’s most successful Test captain with 40 wins. Kohli expressed gratitude for the format and teammates, stepping down before the upcoming England series under new leadership.
Legal Framework
- BCCI Governance: Regulated under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, making it accountable under civil law frameworks.
- Player Contracts: Kohli’s retirement triggers clauses under BCCI Central Player Contracts, especially from the A+ category.
- Supreme Court Ruling – Zee Telefilms Ltd. vs. Union of India (2005): Although BCCI isn’t “state” under Article 12, it’s subject to judicial scrutiny due to its public functions.
- Lodha Committee Reforms (2015): Recommended transparency and governance standards for BCCI, indirectly affecting retirement and selection procedures.
Source: Instagram VIrat Kohli
INDIA-PAKISTAN CEASEFIRE TALKS POSTPONED; AIRPORTS TO REOPEN
Fact: Ceasefire Dialogue & Operation Sindoor
India and Pakistan’s DGMOs agreed to a ceasefire from May 10 after India’s strikes neutralized 100+ terrorists in Operation Sindoor. Talks were postponed to May 12 evening. Civilian airports, including Srinagar, are reopening as NOTAMs are lifted. India reaffirmed that further terror acts would be seen as acts of war.
Legal Framework
- Article 51 of the Constitution: Directs the State to maintain international peace and foster respect for treaty obligations.
- Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958: Grants legal immunity and operational powers to armed forces in disturbed areas.
- Geneva Conventions (1949): India, as a signatory, must conduct military operations in line with humanitarian law.
- Supreme Court Case – Extra-Judicial Execution Victim Families Assn. vs. Union of India (2016): Ensures judicial oversight of military action and protection of human rights.
- Civil Aviation Regulations: NOTAMs are issued under the Aircraft Act, 1934, and the DGCA guidelines to restrict airspace use during conflicts.
Source: ANI
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2025 HIGHLIGHTS WELL-BEING AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF NURSES
FACT – Recognition of Nurses’ Rights and Workplace Protection
Observed on May 12, International Nurses Day 2025 promotes the theme “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies.” It emphasizes protecting nurses’ mental and physical health to avoid burnout. Nurses’ roles in crisis, care coordination, and emotional support remain central to public health and recovery systems worldwide.
Legal Framework
- Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010: Ensures that hospitals provide minimum quality standards and working conditions for nurses.
- Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020: Protects health workers from overwork, unsafe environments, and labor exploitation.
- Article 21 of the Constitution: Guarantees the right to health and dignified conditions for all, including medical professionals.
- Supreme Court Case – Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity vs. State of West Bengal (1996): Upheld healthcare as a fundamental right under Article 21, extending to providers too.
- Mental Health Care Act, 2017: Nurses are also protected under this law, promoting psychological well-being and right to care.
Source: International Council of Nurses
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