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10Apr 2024

DISPUTE BETWEEN LALIT KALA AKADEMI AND MINISTRY PRECEDED RESTRICTIVE ORDER.

Why in the news? Disagreements between Lalit Kala Akademi and the Ministry over autonomy, appointments, and events spark tensions, leading to terminations. Source:wordpress Highlights of the Tensions and Complaints Related to Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA)  : Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) hosts an annual national exhibition and award ceremony. The Ministry expresses displeasure over LKA Chairman’s …

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10Apr 2024

INDIA RANKS SECOND IN HEPATITIS CASES, CONTRIBUTING TO 11% OF GLOBAL BURDEN: WHO.

Why in the news? High prevalence of hepatitis in India, ranking second globally, prompts concerns over low diagnosis and treatment rates. source:slideserve About the High Prevalence of Hepatitis in India: Statistics: India ranks second globally in viral hepatitis cases, with over 11% of the global burden reported in 2022. Numbers: Approximately 29 million cases of …

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10Apr 2024

THE ‘IMPORT RESTRICTIONS’ ON SOLAR PV CELLS

Syllabus: GS-III: Energy Infrastructure: Includes power generation, transmission, and distribution networks. Sources: Thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, renewable (solar, wind, etc.). Infrastructure: Power plants, substations, grids, and renewable energy installations. Why in the news India reinstated import restrictions on solar PV cells, aiming to reduce dependency, especially on Chinese imports, amid global supply chain disruptions. source:researchgate About …

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10Apr 2024

URBANISATION IN INDIA: SHAPED BY HISTORICAL AND ECONOMIC FACTORS

Syllabus: GS-1-Ancient history and the city planning, Geographical factors for urbanisation GS-3 – Urbanization , issues and remedies Focus : The rate of urbanization in Bengal is higher than that of the country and 35% of the state’s population live in urban area compared to 32% national average. Source- UN Colonial Legacy: Colonialism played a …

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10Apr 2024

ADDRESSING CAMPUS UNHAPPINESS IN PREMIER INSTITUTES: RECOGNIZING REALITIES AND SEEKING SOLUTIONS”

Syllabus: GS-1- Issue of Unemployment ,Youth suicides and welfare GS-4-Ethical dilemma related case study , ethics in human interface , values of tolerance, attitude , integrity , Value education Focus : Recent student suicides in premier institutes like IITs highlight a systemic issue demanding attention. Steps taken in IIT Delhi to address academic distress among …

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10Apr 2024

THE CLIMATE CRISIS IS NOT GENDER NEUTRAL

Syllabus: GS 1: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has just ruled that people have a right to be free from the adverse effects of …

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09Apr 2024

MARCHING AHEAD WITH TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION

Syllabus: GS-III: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. Why in the news? Indian Army’s ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ aims at embracing disruptive tech like AI, drones, highlighting strategic importance. …

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09Apr 2024

INDIAN ECONOMY: GROWTH AND CONSIDERATIONS

Syllabus: GS 3:  Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it. Focus: The article discusses the current state of the Indian economy, highlighting its robust growth, challenges, and the need for sustainable and inclusive development. With recent economic data releases showing promising …

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09Apr 2024

PERVERSE INTENT: ON THE CITIZENSHIP (AMENDMENT) ACT

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 rules have been recently notified by the Indian Government. The application process for citizenship under CAA is governed by Section 6B of the …

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