Syllabus: International relations Source: IE Context: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Muizzu in New Delhi, India decided to extend support in the form of INR 30 billion and USD 400 million as part of a bilateral currency swap agreement, instrumental in tackling the ongoing financial challenges faced by the Maldives. Background on India-Maldives relations: Political …
Syllabus: Governance Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court on October 3 declared caste-based labour assignments in prisons as “unconstitutional”, striking down provisions in State prison manuals across more than 10 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The court highlighted that assigning menial jobs like cleaning to marginalized castes while reserving cooking for higher …
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Source: TH Context: The endangered Halari donkeys, native to the Halar region of Gujarat, are considered to be intelligent animals which work closely with human beings. About Halari donkeys: Region: Found in the Halar region of Gujarat, primarily in Jamnagar and Dwarka districts of Saurashtra. Status: Considered endangered with a population of fewer than 500. …
Syllabus: Health and Technology Source: TH Context: Scientists have developed a new technique to detect cancers. The method uses ultrasound to turn a small part of our body’s tissue into droplets that are released into the blood. These bubbles contain molecules like RNA, DNA, and proteins that allow the scientists to identify particular types of …
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Source: TH Context: India has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum, which will open doors to invaluable opportunities for reliance and collaboration with regulatory authorities worldwide. About International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF): Established: 2011 Objective: Aims to harmonize and converge global medical device regulations, reducing regulatory complexity for manufacturers and …
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Source: IE Context: Assam has become the first state in India to implement a new administrative structure known as Co-Districts, aimed at improving governance and accessibility of public services. The inaugural phase will take place on October 4 and 5, 2024, when 39 Co-Districts will be officially launched. About Co-Districts: What It Is: Co-districts are …
Syllabus: Health and Sanitation Source: PIB Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently released the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for the fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22. These reports are the eighth and ninth editions of the NHA series, which provides a comprehensive view of the country’s healthcare expenditure. Summary of Key …
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Source: TH Context: The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recently released a report flagging concerns over “collapsing religious freedom” conditions in India. It particularly highlighted events around India’s 2024 national elections, legal changes such as anti-conversion laws, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The report also raised …
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Syllabus: International Relation. Source: IE Context: Recent tensions in the Middle East have heightened concerns for global stability, with Iran and Israel on the verge of a major conflict. This ongoing strife threatens to expand regionally, with potential repercussions on India’s strategic interests, including energy security and regional partnerships. Rising Tensions in the Middle East: …
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Source: PIB Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) celebrated its Eighth Annual Day on 1st October, 2024. About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI): Established: 1st October 2016, under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. Aim: The IBBI is tasked with the efficient implementation of the IBC, focusing on the resolution …
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Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA): Ministry: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Funds allocated: The total outlay for the scheme is Rs. 79,156 crores, with Rs. 56,333 crores as …
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Syllabus: Sixth schedule Source: TH Context: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained on the Delhi border on Monday night as he led a group of protesters to petition the Central government for the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution among other demands for autonomy to the region. Asymmetrical Federalism Definition: Asymmetrical …
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Syllabus: Governance Source: IE Context: Four years after the outbreak of Covid, an expert group constituted by NITI Aayog has recommended setting up a comprehensive framework to effectively manage future public health emergencies or pandemics. Summary of report: Challenges and Learnings from COVID-19 Pandemic: Governance: Lack of clear risk communication systems and rapid response SOPs …
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Syllabus: Governance and sanitation Source: BS Context: The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched with great fanfare exactly a decade ago. A little earlier, on August 15, 2014, the Prime Minister had lent his voice to this neglected cause from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was …
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