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Issues with ‘mandir’ tag for Ayushman Health and Wellness Centres

Why in the News? Following Mizoram and Nagaland, Meghalaya has also refused to rename its health and wellness centres as Ayushman Arogya Mandirs as per the Centre’s directive. Context: Demographic composition of NE and its implications on policy decisions  Christian Majority: About 75% of Meghalaya’s population practices Christianity, similar to the demographics of Mizoram (90%)… Continue reading Issues with ‘mandir’ tag for Ayushman Health and Wellness Centres

[5th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Computer literacy in India needs a reboot 

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) National Education Policy 2020 isin conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q) “Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken… Continue reading [5th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Computer literacy in India needs a reboot 

[4th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Trials, medical ethics and the orbit of power

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  Q) If an amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there may be no one left to protect. Critically Evaluate. (UPSC CSE 2015)  Q) With consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new Companies Bill, 2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory obligation. Discuss the… Continue reading [4th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Trials, medical ethics and the orbit of power

Why stampedes take place?   

Why in the news? On Tuesday, July 2, a stampede during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 121 individuals, predominantly women. What is a Stampede? A stampede is an impulsive mass movement of a crowd that often results in injuries and deaths.It disrupts the orderly… Continue reading Why stampedes take place?   

Factory accidents, a pointer to rusty inspection reform  

Why in the news? In May 2024, an explosion at a reactor in a chemical factory within the Dombivli Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area caused fatalities and injuries among workers and local residents. Present Scenario in India        India continues to witness frequent fatal industrial accidents, often due to non-compliance with safety regulations, inadequate inspections,… Continue reading Factory accidents, a pointer to rusty inspection reform  

An overview of the French elections

Why in the news?  On June 30, during the first phase of the French elections called after President Emmanuel Macron unexpectedly dissolved parliament, the far-right National Rally (RN) and its allies emerged as frontrunners with a 33% vote share. Why did French President Emmanuel Macron decide to dissolve parliament and call for snap elections? Strategic… Continue reading An overview of the French elections

What makes mosquitoes suck blood?

Why in the News? A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) 1 has suggested that a pair of hormones work together to activate or suppress mosquitoes’ blood cravings. Mosquito Species and Behavior There are around 3500 mosquito species globally, found on every continent except Antarctica. Female mosquitoes consume blood… Continue reading What makes mosquitoes suck blood?

Universe had Spiral Galaxies 4 billion years sooner than expected: Study

Why in the News? A new study has revealed more spiral galaxies in the universe’s youth than astronomers had previously expected. Universe’s Age and Galaxy Types The universe is about 13.8 billion years old and hosts various kinds of galaxies, from spiral to elliptical. Astronomers believed spiral galaxies formed about 6 billion years ago, but… Continue reading Universe had Spiral Galaxies 4 billion years sooner than expected: Study

Great Indian Bustard Recovery Plan

Why in the News? The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) approved Rs 56 crore for the next phase of the conservation program for the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and the Lesser Florican for the 2024-2029 period. Note: Both the Bustard and Lesser Florican are critically endangered, with only 140 Bustards and less… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard Recovery Plan

[3rd July 2024] Great expectations, liberalism in dark times

  PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q. In the context of the neo-liberal paradigm of development planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost-effective and remove many implementation blockages.” Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2019) Q. ‘Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions?… Continue reading [3rd July 2024] Great expectations, liberalism in dark times

How urban expansion makes Delhi susceptible to flooding? 

Why in the news? Heavy rain brought Delhi and NCR to a standstill, causing severe water-logging, traffic snarls, power cuts, property damage, and 11 deaths from structural collapses and electrocution. Climate change and rising temperatures have intensified the overflow of rivers and lakes, snowmelt, storm surges (such as hurricanes and cyclones), and abnormally heavy rains.… Continue reading How urban expansion makes Delhi susceptible to flooding? 

France: India’s steady partner in green growth

Why in the news? On July 14, 2023, in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated the ‘Partnership for the Planet’ to one of the three central pillars of the Indo-French Horizon 2047 Roadmap. Indo-French Horizon 2047 Roadmap are: Strategic Partnership: Enhancing defense, security, and geopolitical ties. Economic Partnership: Promoting trade, investments,… Continue reading France: India’s steady partner in green growth

Digital jurisprudence in India, in an AI era  

Why in the news? Generative AI’s transformative potential challenges existing legal frameworks and judicial precedents, which are inadequate for effectively governing this rapidly-evolving technology designed for a pre-AI world. What is Generative AI? Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence models that can generate original content like text, images, videos, and audio in response to prompts… Continue reading Digital jurisprudence in India, in an AI era  

ICEA calls for reduction in Import Duties to Boost Mobile Phone Sector

Why in the News? The Indian Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), representing domestic electronics manufacturers, called for a reduction of import duties in the upcoming Union budget. ICEA highlighted that the growth of the mobile phone sector now depends on demand in the global market rather than domestic demand, facilitated by supportive policies like the… Continue reading ICEA calls for reduction in Import Duties to Boost Mobile Phone Sector

RBI proposes rationalising regulations on Export-Import Transactions

Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to rationalise regulations governing export and import transactions. The aim is to promote ease of doing business and empower banks to provide more efficient service to their foreign exchange customers. RBI Proposal and Directions The RBI issued ‘Regulation of Foreign Trade under Foreign Exchange… Continue reading RBI proposes rationalising regulations on Export-Import Transactions

[pib] Metal Oxide Nano-composite developed for Environmental Clean-up

Why in the News?  A new metal oxide nanocomposite has been developed by The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST)  that can help photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants like dyes and pharmaceuticals and hence can be used as sustainable technologies for cleaning up the environment. Understanding Photocatalysis and Metal Oxides Photocatalysis is… Continue reading [pib] Metal Oxide Nano-composite developed for Environmental Clean-up

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