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Bharat ratna awards were given yesterday by the Honourable Prsident of India Awardees and Recipients: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Bharat Ratna on former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and agronomist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. The awards were received posthumously by family members, including Rao’s son, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? POCSO case against BSY-Karnataka former chief minister .The magistrate court in Bengaluru ordered that the case be forwarded to Criminal Investigation Department . About POCSO ACT: In order to shield minors under the age of 18 from crimes including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and child pornography, the Parliament passed the POCSO Act in 2012. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act is its full name.Under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Act was passed in 2012. Key features of Act: This act defines sexual abuse in a variety of ways, not only in …
Read MoreWhy in News: A group of fisherwomen from Vizhinjam, trained by scientists from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), introduced a unique line of ornaments crafted from fish otoliths. What are these? These biomineralized ear stones, commonly known as “Sea gems,” assist fish in hearing and maintaining balance, and have species-specific shapes crucial for …
Read MoreWhy in News? FATF Report on Virtual Assets Implementation Overview of FATF Findings: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) conducted a survey on the implementation status of its requirements regarding virtual assets and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).The survey revealed that many countries are yet to fully implement FATF standards aimed at preventing the misuse …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3– Unemployment and related economic issues Focus : The India Employment Report 2024, prepared jointly by the Institute of Human Development (IHD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), and released on March 26, revolves around “youth employment, education and skills.” Source:- ILO India Employment Report 2024: Key Findings The report focuses on youth employment, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1- Tropical and temperate cyclone from geography point of view GS-3– Disaster management like tropical cyclones GS-4– Case study on disaster management Focus : Tropical cyclones with peak wind speeds far exceeding category 5 scale of 252 km/hour are increasingly seen due to global warming, making a case for introducing category 6 for wind …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3– Forests and Wildlife and other concerns related to environment GS-4– Environmental ethics Focus : The University of Arizona organized a symposium on indigenous peoples’ rights, focusing on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and its potential impact on India’s tribes. Source:- WRI Symposium Overview: Held on March 21-22, the event highlighted concerns regarding …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 – Women -part of government’s role in welfare of vulnerable sections ,SHGs Focus : March 8 being celebrated as the International Women’s Day every year and the analysis of those events from gender perspective Gender pay gap report released by World Economic Forum. Source-IE Introduction to Women’s Day Events: March brings a flurry …
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Read MoreWhy in the news ? Nalbari district in Assam promotes women’s voting, led by female officers, aiming to bridge the gender gap in voter turnout. Understanding the District’s Efforts to Promote Gender Parity: Nalbari district in western Assam launches an initiative to boost women’s voter turnout. District administration led by female officers including DC, SP, …
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