02 June 2026 - "Daily Current Affairs" Updates

GS 2 (Governance, Judiciary & Health Policies)

Right to Trauma Care

News:

In the SaveLIFE Foundation v. Union of India case, the Supreme Court held that access to trauma care is an essential component of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Supreme Court Directions:

• All emergency helpline services should be integrated under the single

emergency number 112.

• The Court emphasized effective implementation of the PM RAHAT cashless

treatment scheme for road accident victims.

• It directed the establishment of robust Good Samaritan grievance redressal

mechanisms to protect citizens who assist accident victims.

Right to Trauma Care:

• Timely emergency medical treatment is considered a vital aspect of the

constitutional guarantee of life and dignity.

• Access to trauma care can significantly reduce fatalities and long-term

disabilities caused by accidents and emergencies.

• The judgment strengthens the responsibility of the State to ensure accessible

and efficient emergency healthcare services.

About Article 21:

• Article 21 guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty.

• It states that no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except

according to the procedure established by law.

GS 3 (Environment, Biodiversity & Conservation)

Duttaphrynus dhara

News:

Scientists have recently discovered and described a new species of toad from the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, named Duttaphrynus dhara.

About the Species:

• Duttaphrynus dhara is a newly identified species of toad endemic to

Meghalaya.

• It has so far been recorded from the East Khasi Hills region.

Habitat:

• The species is mainly found in forest-edge ecosystems and semi-natural

landscapes.

• It thrives in moist environments associated with forested areas.

Taxonomic Importance:

• The species is genetically and morphologically distinct from its closest

relatives, including Duttaphrynus stuarti and Duttaphrynus chandai.

• Its discovery adds to the rich amphibian diversity of the northeastern region of

India.

Physical Characteristics:

• It is a small-sized forest-dwelling toad, with adult males measuring about 40–

42 mm in snout-to-vent length.

• The species has a compact body and a relatively broad head.

• Unlike some related species, it lacks prominent cranial ridges.

• Its tympanum (external ear structure) is small but clearly visible.

GS 3 (Science & Technology / Disaster Management)

India’s First SkyCast System

News:

India recently operationalised its first SkyCast System at the Indira Gandhi

International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi, to enhance aviation weather forecasting

and operational safety.

About SkyCast:

• SkyCast is an advanced aviation weather intelligence system that provides

real-time atmospheric and meteorological information for airport operations.

• It has been developed under the Mission Mausam initiative of the Ministry of

Earth Sciences.

Scientific Basis:

• The technology is based on findings from the Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX).

• WiFEX was launched jointly by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

(IITM) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) at IGIA in 2015.

Global Significance:

• With the deployment of SkyCast, India has joined a select group of countries

operating integrated aviation weather monitoring systems.

• India has become the 19th country globally to implement such an advanced

system.

Key Features:

• Integrated Weather Intelligence: Combines real-time data on fog, aerosols,

turbulence, moisture, visibility, and other atmospheric parameters into a single

platform.

• Enhanced Aviation Safety: Supports better decision-making for aircraft

operations, especially during adverse weather conditions.