UGI USER, Author at Universal Group Of Institutions

23Feb 2024

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EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER’S REMARKS ON KASHMIR ISSUE AND MULTILATERALISM:

Why in the News? India emphasized multilateralism and raised the Kashmir issue at the United Nations. Other nations framed it as an “accession” matter for geopolitical reasons. EAM’s Observation: He highlighted the need for coexistence between national interests and multilateralism, citing historical instances. Source: SSBCrack About Reform in United Nations: Gaming of Rules: EAM Jaishankar …

23Feb 2024

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MANIPUR HC DELETES CLAUSE THAT INCLUDED MEITEIS IN LIST OF STS

Why in the news? The Manipur High Court alters a clause from its March 27, 2023 order concerning the inclusion of the Meitei community in the state’s Scheduled Tribes (ST) list. source:IE Highlighting Procedural Implications for ST list: The procedure for ST list inclusion involves representations to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, forwarded to the …

23Feb 2024

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SURROGACY RULES CHANGED TO ALLOW DONOR GAMETE FOR COUPLES WITH MEDICAL ISSUE

Why in the news? The Centre modifies surrogacy rules, now allowing the use of donor gametes (egg or sperm) for “intending couples” with a medical condition, based on a District Medical Board certification. The change follows the Supreme Court’s approval for a woman with Mayer Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome to undergo surrogacy using a donor egg. About …

23Feb 2024

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WORLD’S RACE TO ERADICATE GUINEA WORM DISEASE NEARS THE FINISH LINE

Why in the news? The imminent eradication of Guinea worm disease, emphasizing the remarkable progress made in reducing reported cases from over 3.5 million in the 1980s to just six in 2023. source:CDC About World Health Organization (WHO): Foundation: Established in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ specialized health agency. Headquarters: …

23Feb 2024

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THE WOMEN OF ASHA: OVERWORKED, UNDERPAID AND ON THE EDGE OF BREAKDOWN

Why in the news? ASHA workers, crucial to India’s health schemes, face a triple burden—managing home, community, and health centers. Their demanding schedule leads to inadequate nutrition, irregular meals, and insufficient sleep, putting them at risk of health issues. About ASHA’s Role and Responsibilities: Purpose :ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) is a community-level worker designed …

23Feb 2024

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ARE INTERPOL’S NOTICES BEING POLITICALLY EXPLOITED?

Why in the news? Interpol, a global entity with 194 member countries, faces scrutiny over its notice system’s potential political exploitation, especially concerning blue corner notices. source:slideserve About Allegations of Misuse : Russia, China, Iran, Turkey, and Tunisia face political misuse allegations with significant red notices. Interpol tightens oversight for red notices, but challenges persist, …

23Feb 2024

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EU MULLS SWEEPING FORCED LABOUR

Why in the news? Multinational corporations, including German giants like Volkswagen (VW), Apple, and BASF, typically resort to outright denial or attempts to distance themselves from human rights violation allegations found in their Chinese supply chains. source:abhipedia About Stringency of the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA): UFLPA targets human rights violations in Xinjiang by …

23Feb 2024

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SUPREME COURT SAYS LAWS HAVE TEETH BUT POLLUTION CONTROL BOARDS ARE SLACK

Why in the news? The Supreme Court criticized the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and the district administration for their alleged slackness in addressing pollution issues related to the Vedanta plant. source:mint Legal Obligations and Closure Controversy: Discussions arose over Vedanta’s appeal to reopen the plant, shut down in 2018 due to unspecified violations, …

23Feb 2024

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RAPE VICTIMS IN INDIA

Relevance: GS2 – Social Issues Why in the news? The remission of 11 men convicted of rape and murder was revoked by the Supreme Court in the Bilkis Bano case, marking a significant ruling. In this upsetting incident, Bilkis Bano was the victim of gangrape and several of her family members were tragically murdered. Rape …

23Feb 2024

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SHOULD INDIA HAVE REGIONAL BENCHES OF THE SUPREME COURT?

Relevance: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government Why in the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law, and Justice has conveyed to the Lok Sabha that the Law Ministry has approved its suggestion. The committee recommended the establishment of regional …

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