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RBI regulations on Green Deposits

Central Idea: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a regulatory framework to govern the acceptance of green deposits by banks, ensuring transparency and accountability in their investments. What are Green Deposits? Green deposits are financial products offered by banks that are similar to regular deposits, but the money received is specifically earmarked for… Continue reading RBI regulations on Green Deposits

Strengthening India’s Drug Regulatory Framework for Ensuring Quality Medicines

Central Idea The recent incidents of substandard and contaminated medicines in India have raised concerns about the quality and regulatory oversight in the pharmaceutical industry. While India takes pride in being the largest manufacturer of generic medicines globally, it is essential to address the persistent quality concerns to maintain its reputation and protect public health.… Continue reading Strengthening India’s Drug Regulatory Framework for Ensuring Quality Medicines

Revisiting the Anti-Defection Law: Upholding Accountability in Parliamentary Democracy

Central idea Two recent judgments by the Supreme Court of India have brought attention to the constitutional framework governing the relationship between the executive, legislature, and political parties. While the judgments were unanimous, they present a contradiction in their application. The Delhi case emphasized the importance of accountability of civil services to the elected government,… Continue reading Revisiting the Anti-Defection Law: Upholding Accountability in Parliamentary Democracy

Strengthening Quad: The Need for a Biomanufacturing Hub in India

Central Idea The Quad, comprised of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, established a Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group in March 2021 to foster collaboration and explore opportunities in critical and emerging technologies, including biotechnology. However, there remains untapped potential for Quad cooperation in the field of biotechnology. The need of the hour… Continue reading Strengthening Quad: The Need for a Biomanufacturing Hub in India

Trend of unnecessary Hysterectomies

Central Idea: The Health Ministry in India is concerned about the high incidence of unnecessary hysterectomies, particularly among poor, less-educated women in rural areas. Why in news? The Supreme Court has directed States and Union Territories to implement health guidelines formulated by the Centre to monitor and prevent unnecessary hysterectomies. What is Hysterectomy? Hysterectomy is… Continue reading Trend of unnecessary Hysterectomies

DoT develops Facial Recognition Tool ‘ASTR’

Central Idea: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has developed an artificial-intelligence-based facial recognition tool called Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification (ASTR). What is ASTR? ASTR is designed to check subscriber databases of telecom operators to identify multiple connections associated with the same person. The goal of ASTR is… Continue reading DoT develops Facial Recognition Tool ‘ASTR’

Family Institution: Revitalizing for a Stronger and Healthier Society

Central Idea The deteriorating state of families, marked by an increase in violence, suicides among youths, and a rise in children turning to crime, reflects the enfeeblement of the traditional family system. Studies worldwide emphasize the primacy of families in society. Addressing this crisis requires attitudinal and behavioral reforms, driven by society rather than the… Continue reading Family Institution: Revitalizing for a Stronger and Healthier Society

A Social Security Board for Gig Workers: Rajasthan’s Pioneering Step

Central Idea The Chief Minister of Rajasthan recently announced the establishment of India’s first welfare fund, the Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers Social Security and Welfare Fund. This landmark move comes as a significant regulatory step to address the vulnerabilities faced by gig and platform workers since the passage of the Code on Social Security in… Continue reading A Social Security Board for Gig Workers: Rajasthan’s Pioneering Step

India’s Maternal Healthcare Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Central Idea A recent United Nations report revealed a startling reality that India, along with nine other nations, accounted for a staggering 60% of global maternal deaths, stillbirths, and newborn deaths. In 2020 alone, India accounted for over 17% of such fatalities, making it the country with the second-highest number of maternal deaths after Nigeria.… Continue reading India’s Maternal Healthcare Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Matrilineality in Meghalaya

Central Idea: A tribal council’s order not to issue a Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate to any Khasi person who adopts the surname of her or his father has triggered a war of words in matrilineal Meghalaya. Matrilineal Society of Meghalaya Multiple tribes in Meghalaya, northeast India, practice matrilineal descent. Khasi and Garo people are the… Continue reading Matrilineality in Meghalaya

India nears milestone with first indigenous Dengue Vaccine

Central Idea: Serum Institute of India and Panacea Biotec have applied to the ICMR’s call for Expression of Interest for collaborative Phase-III clinical trials for an indigenous dengue vaccine. What is Dengue? Details Transmission Primarily transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes Virus and Serotypes Dengue virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family Four distinct… Continue reading India nears milestone with first indigenous Dengue Vaccine

In news: Sikkim Statehood Day

Sikkim Statehood Day Sikkim day is annually celebrated on May 16, commemorating the integration of Sikkim with India in 1975. The process of Sikkim joining India occurred about two decades after Sardar Vallabbhai Patel led the integration of princely states into India. Sikkim’s History with the Chogyal Royals The kingdom of Sikkim was established in… Continue reading In news: Sikkim Statehood Day

India’s G20 Presidency and Disaster Risk Management

Central Idea The endorsement of a new working group on disaster risk reduction by the G20, under India’s presidency, presents an opportunity to prioritize disaster risk financing and achieve the targets set by the Sendai framework for 2030. The increasing occurrence of natural and human-made catastrophes globally has highlighted the need for competent financial risk… Continue reading India’s G20 Presidency and Disaster Risk Management

DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases: Ensuring Credibility and Admissibility

Central Idea The recent judgments by the Supreme Court have raised concerns about the admissibility of DNA reports as conclusive evidence in criminal cases. Highlighting issues of suspicion, lack of examination of underlying findings, and reliable application of techniques, the Court has emphasized the need to establish a robust framework for the acceptance of DNA… Continue reading DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases: Ensuring Credibility and Admissibility

10 Years of Sexual Harassment Law

Central Idea The Supreme Court of India has identified “serious lapses” and “uncertainty” in the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act). It has directed the Union, States, and UTs to verify the formation of Internal Complaint Committees (ICCs) in government bodies and ensure strict… Continue reading 10 Years of Sexual Harassment Law

What is ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Scheme?

Central Idea Private firms, companies, and public sector units can adopt and maintain State-owned archaeological sites or monuments through agreements with the Union Ministry of Culture. These businesses are referred to as “Monument Mitras” under the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Scheme. Adopt a Heritage scheme The ‘Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ scheme is a… Continue reading What is ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Scheme?

Gaps in Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) abused by Cybercriminals

Central Idea Scammers are using silicone thumbs to operate biometric POS devices and ATMs, draining users’ bank accounts. Incidents of Aadhaar-linked fingerprint misuse and unauthorized withdrawals have been reported. What is AePS? Details What is it? Enables online financial transactions using Aadhaar authentication, eliminating the need for OTPs and other details. Supported transactions Cash deposit,… Continue reading Gaps in Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) abused by Cybercriminals

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