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10Jul 2024

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“SC DIRECTS PATANJALI TO REMOVE PRODUCTS OVER FALSE HEALTH CLAIMS”

Why in the news? Patanjali was instructed by the Supreme Court to remove 14 products for violating Drugs and Magic Remedies Act regulations. Govt ordered a brainstorming session on advertising regulations following concerns raised by Indian Medical Association. About the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954: Legislative Framework: Enforces control over drug advertisements …

10Jul 2024

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UNION EDUCATION MINISTRY REVIEWS NEP 2020 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS WITH STATES

Why in the news? The Union Education Ministry reviews National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation progress with states and UTs. Focus on aligning flagship schemes, developing a five-year NEP roadmap, and resolving implementation challenges with various states. Source:scribd About National Education Policy 2020: Introduction: The National Education Policy 2020 is India’s first education policy of …

10Jul 2024

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A BUDGET THAT DRIVES GROWTH WITH STABILITY

Syllabus: GS 3: Government Budgeting Focus: The final Budget for 2024-25, to be presented on July 23, marks the new government’s opportunity to outline its economic strategy. With global economic challenges, the focus is on domestic growth, fiscal consolidation, and employment generation, aiming for sustainable GDP growth and adherence to Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management …

10Jul 2024

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SIXTEENTH FINANCE COMMISSION ESTABLISHES ADVISORY PANEL FOR BROADENED SCOPE

Why in the news? The Sixteenth Finance Commission forms an advisory panel to aid in Terms of Reference, research, and broaden its scope. Panel led by Poonam Gupta includes experts from EY, Axis Bank, HSBC, and Bank of America for diverse inputs. Source: researchgate About 16th Finance Commission: Constituted under Article 280 (1) of the …

10Jul 2024

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“FINANCIAL INCLUSION INDEX IN INDIA RISES TO 64.2 IN MARCH 2024”

Why in the news? The Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) in India rose to 64.2 in March 2024, showing growth across all sub-indices. RBI reports improved access, usage, and quality of financial services, indicating enhanced financial inclusion nationwide. Source: quora About Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index): Comprehensive Index: Includes banking, investments, insurance, postal, and pension sectors, developed …

10Jul 2024

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BHOJ WETLAND FACES DELISTING FROM RAMSAR CONVENTION OVER CONSTRUCTION CONCERNS

Why in the news? Bhoj wetland in Bhopal risks delisting from the Ramsar Convention due to potential ecological damage from proposed road construction. The Ramsar Convention secretariat has requested clarification from India regarding the impact of these construction activities. Source: Lotusarise About Ramsar Convention: Adoption: Intergovernmental treaty adopted on 2nd February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. …

10Jul 2024

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“DODA GUNFIGHT FOLLOWS KATHUA AMBUSH, FIVE GARHWAL RIFLES SOLDIERS KILLED”

Why in the news? Security forces in Doda, J&K, are engaged in a gunfight with 2-3 terrorists after a cordon-and-search operation. Army, police, and CRPF launched a search operation for militants involved in an attack on an Army convoy. Source:worldatlas About Garhwal Rifles: Originally raised in 1887 as the 39th (Garhwal) Regiment of the Bengal …

10Jul 2024

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HC DISPOSES OF PLEA TO CHARGE MLAS WITH HATE SPEECH

Why in the news? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) appealed to the Supreme Court against the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Mumbai Police argued that terms like Rohingya, Bangladeshis, and jihadis do not target any specific community or religion in India, hence Section 295A of the IPC was not …

10Jul 2024

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REVIEW PLEAS ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE CASE

Why in the News? A five-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, will review petitions challenging the Supreme Court’s October 2023 judgment that denied the legalization of same-sex marriage. Source: HT Supreme Court’s Observation( October 2023) A five-judge Constitution Bench ruled 3:2 against granting constitutional validity to same-sex marriages. The Chief Justice stated that …

10Jul 2024

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SOUMYA SWAMINATHAN APPOINTED NTEP ADVISER

Why in the News? Soumya Swaminathan, former Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical Research and Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization, has been appointed Principal Adviser for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). She will serve in this role pro bono at the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, based out of …

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