UGI USER, Author at Universal Group Of Institutions

14Apr 2024

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“UPHOLDING RIGHTS AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE: SUPREME COURT’S VERDICT AND IMPLICATIONS”

Syllabus: GS-2-Judicial activism in the field of environment GS-3 – Environment , Renewable energy GS-4 -Case study related to Development vs Environment Focus : Recent Supreme Court judgment recognizes citizens’ right against adverse effects of climate change.The context was Concerns over deaths of Great Indian Bustard due to solar power transmission lines. Supreme Court judgments …

14Apr 2024

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“ADDRESSING THE GLOBAL BURDEN OF VIRAL HEPATITIS”

Syllabus: GS-3 – Health and related technological advancement Focus : Overview of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Hepatitis Report 2024. Highlighting India’s significant contribution to the global hepatitis disease burden. Source- MHA Key Findings from the Report Statistics on the prevalence of viral hepatitis worldwide- India accounted for 6% of the total viral hepatitis …

13Apr 2024

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“AMBEDKAR’S LEGACY: THE FORGOTTEN HINDU CODE BILL”

Syllabus: GS-2-Role of great leaders like DR Ambedkar , Constitution making and post independent India Focus : The debate over Hindu code bill and contribution of Dr Ambedkar. Recognition of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s pivotal role in drafting the Indian Constitution. Source-TH Introduction B. R. Ambedkar prepared the bill to change Hindu rules that allowed divorce, …

13Apr 2024

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US-ISRAEL RELATIONS REMAIN LARGELY UNCHANGED AMID RECENT GEOPOLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS.

Syllabus: GS-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations Why in the news? The enduring relationship between the United States and Israel remains steadfast, despite occasional tensions and perceived shifts in policy. source:wordpr About Abraham Accord: Historic Agreements: Reached in 2020. Geopolitical Shift: Signify a significant change in the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. Normalisation …

13Apr 2024

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NAVIGATING LADAKH’S BORDER COMPLEXITIES:

Syllabus: GS 1 : Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas. Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. Focus: Amidst political posturing, Ladakh’s border situation with China has become a focal point, drawing attention to the need for strategic clarity and long-term planning. Electoral narratives often sensationalize border …

13Apr 2024

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TRAI MOOTS ALLOWING ONLY INDIAN ENTITIES IN ‘REGULATORY SANDBOXES’

Why in the news? TRAI suggests only Indian entities in telecom regulatory sandboxes, aiming to foster innovation and protect consumer interests. source:wordpress About the TRAI’s Proposal for Regulatory Sandboxes: TRAI suggests that only Indian nationals or entities should participate in telecom regulatory sandboxes. The Telecommunications Act, 2023, introduces the concept of regulatory sandboxes for testing …

13Apr 2024

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FEB SAW 5.7% INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT GROWTH BUT 3-MONTH LOW IN PRODUCTION.

Why in the news? Industrial output surged 5.7% in February, led by growth in mining and electricity, with uneven consumption patterns. source:scribd About Recovery in Output: India’s industrial output growth reached a four-month high of 5.7% in February, up from January’s 4.1%, driven by an 8% increase in mining and a 7.5% surge in electricity …

13Apr 2024

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LAND CONFLICTS PREVALENT WHERE FOREST RIGHTS KEY IN ELECTION CONSTITUENCIES.

Why in the news? Analysis finds one-third of land conflicts tied to Forest Rights Act issues in Lok Sabha election constituencies. source:TH About the Land Conflict Analysis: Extent of Conflicts: Land Conflict Watch analysis reveals that approximately one-third of land-related conflicts occur in Lok Sabha constituencies where the Forest Rights Act (FRA) implementation is a …

13Apr 2024

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IISC RESEARCHERS DESIGN NOVEL HYDROGEL TO REMOVE MICROPLASTICS FROM WATER

Why in the news? IISc researchers innovate hydrogel to eliminate microplastics from water, addressing health risks and sustainability concerns. source:economictimes About the Hydrogel Design: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers have innovated a sustainable hydrogel to eliminate microplastics from water. Microplastics, posing health risks, can infiltrate the human body via water consumption, heightening the likelihood …

13Apr 2024

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AIIMS LAUNCHES STUDY TO TEST ACCURACY OF HPV KITS FOR CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

Why in the news? AIIMS conducts a study to validate indigenous HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability. About the AIIMS Study on HPV Testing Kits: AIIMS, Delhi, launches a study to validate indigenous HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening. The study aims to assess the accuracy of …

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