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13Jul 2024

BREAKING THE TABOO AROUND MEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Syllabus: GS 2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources (This topic is relevant for issues related to health and social sector services. It highlights the impact of societal stigmas on health outcomes). Essay Paper: The discussion on male reproductive health can be a potential essay topic, …

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13Jul 2024

PDS IMPACT ON HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE

Syllabus: GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger. Why in the News? The Public Distribution System (PDS) is in the news due to ongoing discussions surrounding its effectiveness in ensuring food security amidst challenges like …

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13Jul 2024

SPECIAL CATEGORY STATUS: A POLITICAL BARGAINING CHIP

Syllabus: GS 3: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances . Government Policies and Interventions Why in the News? The demand for special category status (SCS) has resurfaced as various states, particularly those led by regional parties, seek additional financial benefits and support from the central government. The issue …

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12Jul 2024

Mobilizing Women and Tackling Poverty: DAY-NRLM’s

Why in the News? Shri Charanjit Singh highlighted the government’s efforts to combat climate change and poverty at a J-PAL South Asia roundtable in New Delhi. The focus was on multi-stakeholder collaborations and the role of local community knowledge in poverty alleviation. DAY-NRLM’s Impact: Mobilized over 10.04 crore women into 90.76 lakh self-help groups. Promoted …

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12Jul 2024

“DELHI HIGH COURT UPHOLDS LARGER PAN MASALA WARNINGS”

Why in the news? Delhi High Court supports the government’s move to enlarge statutory warnings on pan masala packs, covering 50% of the label’s front, replacing the previous 3 mm font size. The decision follows a petition by a pan masala manufacturer challenging the regulation set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India …

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12Jul 2024

DENGUE SURGE

Why in the news? Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have witnessed a sharp rise in dengue cases, with Karnataka reporting 7,840 cases and seven deaths as of July 10. The World Health Organization (WHO) noted active transmission in 90 countries, with regions like the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific most affected. About Dengue …

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12Jul 2024

“SJM CALLS FOR ‘ROBOT TAX’ TO MANAGE AI IMPACT”

Why in the news? Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), proposes a ‘robot tax’ in the upcoming budget to offset job losses due to AI adoption. Tax funds would support retraining and adaptation of displaced workers into AI-driven industries. source:scribd About Robot Tax: Definition: Robot tax proposes taxing companies using automation and robots instead of human labour. …

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12Jul 2024

BIMSTEC MEETING IN INDIA TACKLES MYANMAR CRISIS

Why in the news? External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised the need for regional solutions at the first BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ retreat in New Delhi. The meeting is significant due to the instability in Myanmar, where the military junta faces setbacks against ethnic armed organisations. source:wordpress Key Points: Myanmar Crisis Alliance Attacks: Arakan Army, Myanmar …

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12Jul 2024

BSF AND CISF CHIEFS CONFIRM 10% AGNIVEER QUOTA

Why in the news? The Chiefs of BSF and CISF reaffirmed the government’s 10% reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs. The first Agniveers batch will be eligible for CAPF positions in 2026. The announcement comes as the Centre faces scrutiny over the Agnipath scheme. source:medium About Agniveers: Soldiers, airmen, and sailors in the Indian Armed Forces. …

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12Jul 2024

CENTRE PUSHES FOR LABOUR CODES AMID UNION OPPOSITION

Why in the news? The Union Labour Ministry initiated steps to implement the four Labour Codes. Passed in 2019 and 2020, these Codes are not yet operational due to trade union objections. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra have started meeting with trade union representatives for their cooperation. source:scribd Labour Codes …

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