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NIPAH VIRUS RESURFACES IN KERALA: FRESH CASES AND ALERT Why in the News? New cases reported: Two fresh Nipah virus infections confirmed in Kerala—an 18-year-old girl (deceased) and a 38-year-old woman under treatment. This recent Nipah virus outbreak has raised concerns about the re-emergence of this deadly zoonotic infection in the state. Spread across districts: …
Read MoreIT WILL TAKE A CITY: UNLOCKING URBAN POTENTIAL Syllabus: GS-3: ● Sustainable urban development ● Environmental conservation Why in the News? A recent editorial highlights the untapped potential of India’s 15 key urban hubs—Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and others—that contribute 30% of India’s GDP. These metropolitan areas face major urban challenges like air pollution, flooding, and …
Read MoreBRICS EXPANSION SIGNALS GLOBAL POWER SHIFT Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking an important moment for India as the grouping undergoes historic expansion. With BRICS …
Read MoreQuestion: Evaluate the challenges in protecting India’s traditional knowledge systems under the global intellectual property rights regime. Answer: India possesses a rich repository of traditional knowledge systems (TKS)—from Ayurveda to textile weaving. However, protecting these under the modern IPR regime poses significant challenges, particularly in the context of collective ownership and traditional craftsmanship. Firstly, Western …
Read MoreQuestion: Examine the role of GI tags in preserving India’s intangible cultural heritage. How effective are they in international disputes? Answer: Geographical Indications (GI) play a critical role in preserving intangible cultural heritage by granting legal recognition to goods associated with a particular geographical region and traditional knowledge. India, under the GI Act, 1999, has …
Read MoreKolhapuri Sandals in News: A Case Study on GI Protection and Cultural Intellectual Property Context The traditional Kolhapuri chappal—a centuries-old handcrafted leather footwear from Maharashtra and Karnataka—was recently at the center of a global cultural controversy. Italian luxury fashion house Prada launched sandals that closely resembled Kolhapuri leather sandals, including variations like toe ring sandals, …
Read MoreNEW TELEVISION RATING RULES: OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS Why in the News? Policy shift: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has proposed amendments to liberalize TV rating agency guidelines. End of monopoly: The move challenges BARC’s dominance, allowing any Companies Act-registered firm to offer TV rating services. Consultancy restriction: New entrants must avoid consultancy roles to …
Read MoreGOVERNMENT CLEARS ₹1.05 LAKH CRORE INDIGENOUS DEFENCE PURCHASES Why in the News? Major approval: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared ₹1.05 lakh crore for 10 capital purchase proposals via indigenous sourcing. Strategic focus: This was the first DAC meeting post-Operation Sindoor, aiming to boost armed forces’ capability and enhance combat readiness. Defence Minister’s lead: Meeting …
Read MoreNEW GARCINIA SPECIES DISCOVERED IN ASSAM NAMED AFTER BOTANIST’S MOTHER Why in the News? New discovery: A new tree species, Garcinia kusumae, has been discovered in Assam’s Baksa district. Named in honour: The species is named after Kusum Devi, mother of botanist Jatindra Sarma. Published study: The discovery is featured in Feddes Repertorium, a peer-reviewed …
Read MoreINDIA’S SERVICES PMI RISES TO 10-MONTH HIGH IN JUNE Why in the News? PMI Surge: India’s Services PMI, also known as the business activity index, rose to 60.4 in June, up from 58.8 in May, marking a ten-month high according to the latest S&P Global PMI survey conducted in collaboration with HSBC India. Domestic boost: …
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