Source: ITV Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched ‘PANCHAM’ (Panchayat Assistance and Messaging Chatbot), on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day. This flagship AI initiative establishes a first-of-its-kind direct two-way digital bridge between the Central Government and over 30 lakh elected representatives. About PANCHAM Digital Chatbot: What is it? PANCHAM …
General Studies-1; Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Introduction A recent survey by Just Rights for Children (JRC) — a network of over 250 NGOs working for child protection — has reported a remarkable decline in child marriages across India. The decline signifies that legal deterrence, community awareness, and institutional collaboration …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TH Context: The State of the World’s Children 2024 report by UNICEF highlights critical challenges and opportunities shaping the future of childhood globally. About State of the World’s Children Report 2024: Published by: UNICEF. Theme: Securing a future where children’s rights are realized by addressing demographic transitions, climate crises, and technological advancements. Key Insights: …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Social issues Source: UNICEF Context: According to UNICEF, multiple crises are threatening to reverse hard-earned gains in the decline in child marriage. Child marriage: It refers to any formal marriage or informal union between a child under the age of (18 for females and 21 for males in India) …
Source: UNICEF Context: On April 24, 2023, a global effort called “The Big Catch-up” was announced by various health organizations About Big Catch-up Initiative:
GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have released the first Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT). What is Assistive Technology(AT)? Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software programme, or product system that is used …
