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Why in the News? UNESCO has officially included Gujarat’s traditional dance, ‘Garba,’ in its esteemed list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This recognition marks the 15th cultural element from India to receive acknowledgment from UNESCO. 2003 Convention Recognition: The inclusion of Garba aligns with the provisions outlined in the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS2 :Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger. Issue in Focus: This article highlights the flawed nature of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and its claims of significant poverty reduction in India under the NDA government. It is alleged that the official MPI estimates are misleading and do not reflect the actual ground reality. The …
Read MoreNews: Under the auspices of the Union Government, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, or GIFT City, and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) are hosting the event. The theme of the second Forum edition is “GIFT-IFSC: Nerve Center for New Age Global Financial Services.” The second edition of the Infinity Forum 2.0, which is being …
Read MoreNews: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 have been approved by the Lok Sabha. About the amendments: The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, is amended by the J&K Reservation (Amendment) Bill to provide reservations for members of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other …
Read MoreNews: The government has chosen to roll out the “Nari Adalat” component of Mission Shakti gradually, according to information provided to the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani. Two aspirational districts in Jammu and Kashmir, Kupwara and Baramulla, are implementing it, and seven districts in Assam, including Barpeta, Goalpara, …
Read MoreNews: Today, India observes Armed Forces Flag Day in remembrance of the fallen warriors and active military personnel. Since 1949, December 7 has been the day on which it is always observed. Flag Day is a time to show appreciation for and honor the military’s selfless service to the country. About Indian Armed Forces • …
Read MoreNews: Supreme Court Upholds ‘Group Of Companies’ Doctrine in the arbitration Act. About the Judgement: “The ‘group of companies’ doctrine must be retained in the Indian arbitration jurisprudence considering its utility in determining the intention of the parties in the context of complex transactions involving multiple parties and multiple agreements,” the Supreme Court observed. According …
Read MoreA 16-year study in Tanzania led by Professor Katie Hampson delves into rabies transmission dynamics among dogs. Source: WHO About Rabies: Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system, causing brain inflammation and eventually leading to death if left untreated. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, most commonly …
Read MoreIssue in the News? Months after the Hattee community in Himachal Pradesh’s received Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, frustration grows over the slow implementation of the new classification. Source: Indian Express Government Dilemma on ST List Inclusion: As the Himachal Pradesh and Union governments deliberate on whether Hattees’ addition to the ST list includes those already …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The World Meteorological Organization reports that the 2011-2020 decade was the warmest on record. Despite the rising temperatures, it witnessed the lowest number of deaths from extreme events, attributing this to enhanced early warning systems and better disaster management. Report Highlights: Glaciers worldwide thinned by approximately 1 meter per year on …
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