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Prime Minister’s Roadmap: Expected in early 2024, the Prime Minister plans to unveil Vision India@2047, aiming for a developed nation with a USD 30 trillion economy by India’s 100th year of Independence. Initiated by NITI Aayog, India’s apex policy think tank. A two-year effort involving diverse ministries to strategize the country’s developmental trajectory. Source: The …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? On the second day of Chhath Puja celebrations, devotees observe the Kharna ritual in the evening. After offering prayers to the Sun God, devotees partake in Kheer as Prasad, marking the commencement of a 36-hour-long Nirjala fast during which they abstain from water. Chhath Puja in Bihar: Across Bihar, every …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the importance of effectively addressing challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. Expresses concern about the problematic misuse of AI in creating deepfakes, emphasizing the potential for misinformation and crises. Source: Forbes Deep Fake A deepfake refers to a type of synthetic media, …
Read MoreStructure of Answer Introduction · Briefly explain recent withdrawal of India’s National Medical Commission’s directive on generic prescribing and concerns associating the directive. Body · Mention Measures Addressing Accessibility Concerns with examples · Mention Measures Ensuring Quality of Pharmaceuticals, with examples · Mention role of various stakeholders in ensuring the accessibility and quality of pharmaceuticals …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Department of Posts launched its Annual Swachhta Pakhwada on November 16, 2023, after the success of Special Campaign 3.0. This initiative is observed nationwide from November 16-30, 2023, emphasizing cleanliness and environmental awareness. Source: Scroll What is meant by Swachhata Pakhwada: Swachhata translates to cleanliness, and Pakhwada denotes a 15-day …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized loneliness as a significant global health concern, shedding light on its profound impact on well-being. Source: NDTV Network International Commission to address loneliness: World Health Organization has launched an international commission dedicated to addressing loneliness, with leadership entrusted to Vivek Murthy, the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal has evolved into Cyclonic Storm “Midhili.” The storm, as reported by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), intensified as it moved north-northeastwards. Source: Metoffice.com Wind Speed and Sea Conditions: The maximum sustained wind speed within 54 kms of the cyclonic storm’s center …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the second ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ virtually. Source: Tfipost.com What is Global South ? The term Global South denotes nations commonly identified as developing, less developed, or underdeveloped, primarily situated in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These countries generally face elevated levels of poverty, …
Read MoreRelevance: GS2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Why in the news? India’s default inclination towards limited representation in democracy is under scrutiny, with calls for change. Critics argue that this flawed preference hinders effective governance. Current discussions highlight the importance of strengthening …
Read MoreRelevance: GS2– Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Tags: #Electoralbonds #PoliticalFunding #RPA #GS2 #UPSC Why in the News? A Constitution Bench, led by CJI Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai, J.B. Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, conducted hearings over three days starting October 31, 2023. During the proceedings, petitioners contended that …
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