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News: Over the passing of renowned Kannada film star Leelavathi Prime Minister expressed his condolences to Leelavathi’s family and supporters. About Leelavathi Indian actress Leelavathi (born 1937) appeared in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada motion pictures. Throughout her more than 50-year career, she appeared in over 600 films (more than 400 of them in Kannada alone). …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Law Minister, revealed a lack of consensus regarding the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service at the district judge level. According to the minister’s written response, there exists a divergence of opinions among State governments and the 25 High Courts regarding the proposed creation of this judicial service. About All …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Four ground-breaking drug regimens presented at The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 offer a ray of hope for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients. These regimens, with efficacy and safety similar to conventional treatments, slash treatment time by up to two-thirds. About Tuberculosis (TB) : Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious …
Read MoreWhy In the News? Textile and garment industry, mainly constituting MSMEs, faces a crisis akin to the late 1960s, according to Indian Cotton Federation (ICF) President J. Thulasidharan. Reports indicate shutdowns, machinery disposals, and reduced working hours across the textile value chain. Source: WTO Factors Impacting Industry: Low demand in both domestic and export markets …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recent data from the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation( CDSCO )reveals that 6% of cough syrup samples from 54 Indian manufacturers failed mandatory quality tests for export until October this year. The CDSCO, emphasizes ongoing testing as a standard method to eliminate substandard products. Source: The ET India’s Global Pharmaceutical Leadership: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Madras High Court rules that appointments of law officers need not adhere to reservation policies. The court rejects arguments that the Appointment of Law Officers Rules, 2017, failed to provide adequate reservations. Professional Relationship Acknowledged: The court underscores the professional nature of the relationship between the government and law officers. Points …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recent deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna raised concerns on social media. Deepfakes, manipulated using AI, pose risks to reputations and democratic trust. Source: Research Gate What is a Deepfake? A deepfake is a type of synthetic media created using artificial intelligence that replaces a person’s likeness or voice in images, …
Read MoreWhy in The News? Chief Justice of India expressed concerns about the “unlimited influx” of “illegal” migrants from Bangladesh. Highlighted the impact on demographics and the strain on resources meant for Indian citizens. Seeks details on steps taken by the Centre to tackle illegal immigration and specifics on border-fencing timelines. Source: Mint Challenges in India: …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India And Its Neighbourhood Focus: This article explores the growing dilemmas India faces in its neighbourhood, South Asia. Despite ambitious foreign policy goals, India struggles with maintaining its influence in the region due to several factors, including the rise of China and its own policy limitations. India’s Neighbourhood The geographical entity of …
Read MoreNews At today’s COP28 in Dubai, UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited and the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change will launch the “Green Rising” initiative. The “Green Rising India Alliance” and the global “Green Rising” initiative are the result of a partnership between UNICEF, Generation Unlimited, and a wide range of youth, public, and private …
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