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Why in the news ? NGT warns cricket associations to report water usage compliance by May-end; non-compliance may result in action. source:wordpress About the NGT Warning to Cricket Bodies: Action Pending for Water Usage: NGT issues ultimatum to cricket associations regarding compliance with 2021 order. Only four out of 26 stadiums have permissions for groundwater …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Centre plans the National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation to coordinate policies, akin to the GST Council. About Proposed National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation (NCART): The Centre plans to establish NCART as part of its 100-day action plan for coordinated actions in the agriculture sector. NCART aims to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Study suggests removing exotic plants like Acacia mearnsii from forests to address food scarcity for wild elephants in Chinnakanal. source:worldmap Addressing Human-Elephant Conflict: A study conducted by the Kerala State Forest Protective Staff Organisation suggests that removing exotic plants from forest areas, such as Acacia mearnsii and eucalyptus, is crucial. The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court emphasizes POCSO Act’s importance due to concerns over acquitted man’s alleged rape of minor and subsequent acquittal. source:slideshare About the Judicial Concerns: The Supreme Court reaffirmed the significance of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justices expressed apprehension over individuals marrying minor victims to evade conviction, …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in the News? The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 aims for universal access to quality, affordable healthcare. Government health expenditure is on the rise according to National Health Accounts (NHA) data, including provisional estimates for …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2:Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Focus: There is a possible crisis brewing in India over the manner in which certain technology companies are wielding ‘standard essential patents’ (SEP) against the telecom manufacturing sector in India. Source: Patentskart A Standard Essential …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2-Health and wellbeing ,Women issues and solutions Focus: The article explores global efforts for menstrual equity, highlighting tax-free initiatives and challenges in India. The article explores the legislative efforts, international examples, and policy challenges related to the implementation of menstrual leave in India. It highlights the role of political parties in promoting women’s rights …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Health Government Policies and Intervention Focus: Despite significant coverage and enrollment numbers, concerns have arisen regarding PMJAY’s sustainability and efficacy, particularly in addressing hospital dues, patient rejections, and operational challenges. Source: NHA Overview: Ayushman Bharat, initiated in 2018, encompasses two primary components: health and wellness centers and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ecocentrism and Jain philosophy gain attention for advocating interconnectedness of all life forms and promoting environmental conservation. source:slideshare About Intersection of Ecocentrism and Jain Philosophy: “Kan Kan Me Jaan Basti Hai”reflects the Jain philosophy that life resides in every particle of the universe. Jains believe in thesanctity of all life forms, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “IIA films moon occulting Antares, a bright red star, lasting 40 minutes, visible only from southern India, using the Bengaluru telescope.” source:wikimedia About the IIA’s Observation of Moon Occulting Antares: Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) recorded the moon passing in front of Antares, a prominent red star. Occurred on April …
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