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20May 2023

Kerala: an exemplary story in palliative care

Context As India struggles with approximately 4% coverage for palliative care unevenly anchored around mega cities, Kerala’s palliative care model is a global exemplar in inclusive care infrastructure. Defining Palliative care Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated …

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20May 2023

Predictable counter: On India’s reaction to U.S. reportage on religious persecution

Context The government of India rejected the recommendations of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) 2023 report, calling it biased and motivated. Right to Freedom of Religion The Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of religion to not only individuals but also religious groups in India. This is enshrined in Articles …

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20May 2023

Warming warning: On the World Meteorological Organization projections for temperature trends

Introduction The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued its annual update on its projections that the annual mean global near-surface temperature for each year between 2023 and 2027 is likely to be 1.1°-1.8°C higher than the average from 1850-1900. Major Highlights of the Report Increase in Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) emissions: Global GHGs emissions continued to …

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20May 2023

A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills

Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a week-long journey to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 19. That defines that at present, India is at its peak of geopolitical activities. The Planned meetings Visits to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 19 to 24, as announced by the Ministry of …

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20May 2023

Carbon Dating Of a ‘Shivling’ Inside Gyanvapi Mosque : Varanasi

News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was given permission by the Allahabad High Court to carbon date a “Shivling” found inside the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The object inside the Gyanvapi mosque, according to the petitioners, is a “Shivling.” The Muslim side refuted the assertion, claiming that the object was a component …

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20May 2023

Greenwashing TechSprint

News: To create a tool that would assist regulators and the market in efficiently addressing the dangers of greenwashing in financial services, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will collaborate with 12 other international regulators in the first-ever Greenwashing TechSprint organised by the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN). Greenwashing is the practise of deceiving the …

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20May 2023

WPI Inflation Rate

News: The WPI inflation rate has reached its lowest level since July 2020. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based INFLATION RATE dropped to a nearly three-year low of (-) 0.92% in April, entering negative territory for the first time in 33 months, according to statistics issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Food, gasoline, and …

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20May 2023

Innovations For Defence Excellence : Reached a Milestone

News: With the signature of the 250th contract, the first one under the Mission DefSpace, Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) recently achieved a significant milestone. The Ministry of Defense’s (MoD) flagship programme, iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence), was introduced in April 2018. By involving industries such as MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes, and academics, …

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20May 2023

Sahyadri Tiger Reserve : Species Of Animals And Birds Were Recorded

News: In the most current report of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) water hole census, 374 creatures from 18 different wild species of animals and birds were counted. The Sahyadri Ranges of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra are home to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR). In the southern region of Maharashtra, it combines the Chandoli …

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20May 2023

Tripping trade: on India and its trade stance

Context Indian goods exports slumped to $34.6 billion in April, the lowest since last October and Imports shrank by a sharper 14% to trip to a 15-month low of under $50 billion thereby witnessing a trade deficit. Implications Deepening of Contraction: Both exports and imports have seen a deepening of the pace of contraction. Merchandise …

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