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Why in the news? WHO’s 2024 report shows India’s 17.7% TB incidence reduction since 2015, highlighting efforts under the National TB Elimination Programme to achieve TB-free status by 2025. Achievements in Reducing TB Incidence: India achieved a 7% decline in TB cases from 2015 to 2023, surpassing the global average of 8.3%, according to WHO’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, excluding provisions on higher education. This decision overturned the Allahabad High Court’s earlier ruling that struck down the Act for breaching secularism principles. Allahabad HC’s Concerns The Allahabad HC ruled that the Act breached …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasised the constitutional requirement to inform detainees of arrest reasons, upholding Article 22(1) rights. This decision came while quashing an arrest in Maharashtra, highlighting the importance of transparency and procedural fairness in detentions. Supreme Court: Right to Know Arrest Grounds is Inviolable The Supreme Court emphasised that detainees …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions. Why in the News? There have been recent discussions about Aadhaar obtaining fingerprint data to identify unknown dead bodies, as there have been concerns about balancing the right to privacy and the right to life with the dignity of the deceased. Introduction Aadhaar Act 2016 strictly limits access …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Education, Government Policies & Interventions ,Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies. Focus: The Supreme Court upheld the UP Madarsa Act of 2004, affirming its constitutionality. This ruling protects the rights of minority institutions and clarifies the relationship between secularism, religious education, and the state’s role in regulating educational standards without …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS- 3: Cyber Security ,Cyber Warfare , Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks. Why in the news? The exponential growth in India’s digital sector brings unparalleled opportunities and challenges. Protecting citizens from cyber threats has become essential, as it impacts national security, economic growth, and public trust. New …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Delhi has been highlighted in the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) report for under-utilising allocated funds, achieving only 32% expenditure. This underperformance impacts progress toward the NCAP’s 2025 pollution reduction goals amid worsening air quality in NCR. About the Delhi Lags in NCAP Fund Utilisation: Delhi ranks among the lowest five …
Read MoreWhy in the News? During a recent Test match, Rishabh Pant’s dismissal raised questions over DRS accuracy, sparking debate on India’s exclusion of HotSpot technology. Experts highlight HotSpot’s cost, military origin, and accuracy concerns as contributing factors. Background and Role of HotSpot Technology: HotSpot, developed by French scientist Nicholas Bion, uses thermal imaging to detect …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and France have been re-elected as president and co-president of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The announcement came during the seventh ISA Assembly, where Ashish Khanna was also appointed as the next ISA Director General. About India Re-elected to Lead International Solar Alliance (ISA): India has been re-elected as president …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Home Minister introduced a Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile app to simplify the registration of births and deaths across India. Developed by RGCCI, the app enhances accessibility, efficiency, and data accuracy in vital record-keeping. About the Launch of Civil Registration System (CRS) Mobile App: The Union Home Minister has …
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