Get.Set.Law Weekly – May 2025 (Week 1)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, institutions, laws and technologies discussed in the May 2025 Week 1 Get.Set.Law magazine, aiding quick revision of national, international, economic, defence and legal topics.

Vizhinjam International Seaport (VIS)

India’s first deep-water, semi-automated trans-shipment port in Kerala; developed on a DBFOT PPP model and equipped with AI-driven control room and Indigenous VTMS.

Deep-Water Trans-Shipment Port

A harbour with 18–20 m draft that can berth large container vessels and handle cargo transfer between ocean-going ships.

Indigenous Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS)

India’s home-built digital system for real-time monitoring and routing of maritime traffic, first installed at VIS.

Enforcement Directorate (ED)

Federal agency under the Ministry of Finance that enforces PMLA 2002, FEMA 1999 and FEOA 2018 to curb money-laundering and economic crimes; founded 1 May 1956.

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002

Criminal statute empowering ED to investigate, attach assets and prosecute offences involving proceeds of crime.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

Central crop-insurance scheme (launched 2016) offering low-premium, technology-driven cover against natural calamities, pests and diseases; world’s largest by farmer enrolment.

Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)

Insurance that pays farmers based on deviations in weather parameters (rainfall, temp., humidity) instead of field loss assessment.

Satellite Imagery & Drones (PMFBY)

Tech tools used for acreage estimation, yield dispute resolution and rapid crop-loss assessment to speed claim settlement.

Human Development Report (HDR) 2025

UNDP publication titled “A Matter of Choice” measuring global progress; includes HDI rankings and analysis of AI’s impact.

Human Development Index (HDI)

Composite indicator using life expectancy, education (mean & expected years of schooling) and GNI per capita to rank countries.

Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Treaty between two or more nations eliminating or reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers on most goods and services.

India–UK FTA (2025)

India’s 16th FTA; gives zero-duty access to 99 % of Indian exports, eases professional visas and includes a Social Security Agreement.

Double Contribution Convention / Social Security Agreement

Provision preventing workers from paying social-security taxes in both FTA partner countries.

Orange Economy

The creative economy—knowledge-based activities combining culture, creativity, technology and IP for economic growth.

WAVES 2025 Summit

World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit in Mumbai aiming to position India as a global media & entertainment hub.

Operation Sindoor

Tri-service precision strike (7 May 2025) against terror camps in Pakistan & PoJK, named to honour widows of Pahalgam attack victims.

SCALP / Storm Shadow Cruise Missile

Long-range, air-launched missile (MBDA) used from Rafale jets for deep precision strikes during Operation Sindoor.

HAMMER Precision-Guided Bomb

Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (Safran); GPS/IR/Laser-guided bomb employed for medium-range precision targets.

Loitering Munition (Kamikaze Drone)

Unmanned system that loiters, gathers intel, then self-destructs on target, providing real-time precision with low collateral damage.

Accessible Digital KYC

Identity verification system designed with alternative modes (thumbprint, voice, screen reader support) to include persons with disabilities.

Exclusion by Design

Systemic discrimination arising when technology or policy inherently leaves out certain groups—in this case, disabled users in KYC.

Two-Finger Test

Deprecated and unconstitutional vaginal examination once used in rape cases; condemned by the Supreme Court for violating dignity.

Parental Symmetry

Concept of mechanically splitting child-custody time equally between parents; rejected when contrary to child’s best interests.

Sterling Testimony

Victim or witness evidence that is so consistent and credible it alone can sustain conviction without corroboration.

Anticipatory Bail

Pre-arrest legal safeguard under Section 438 CrPC allowing release on bail in anticipation of arrest.

Section 306 IPC (Abetment of Suicide)

Penal provision requiring proof of intentional instigation or aid leading to suicide.

Promissory Estoppel

Doctrine preventing the government from reneging on a promise when a citizen has relied on it and altered their position.

Vested Right

A legally accrued right that cannot be taken away arbitrarily or due to administrative negligence.

Tortious Negligence (Officials)

Breach of duty by public servants causing loss to citizens, giving rise to liability and potential personal accountability.