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Why in the news? Kerala challenges President and Governor’s withholding of assent to state Bills, sparking legal debate over constitutional roles. source:slideserve Understanding the Governor and President’s Actions: Kerala government challenges President Murmu and Governor Khan for withholding assent to state Bills without providing reasons. Four Bills awaited President’s assent, while seven were pending Governor’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? H5N1 avian flu outbreak spreads globally, affecting diverse animal species, potentially linked to climate change, threatening ecosystems. source:researchgate About the Spread and Impact of H5N1 flu: The highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been devastating various animal populations worldwide since 2020. Initially affecting wild birds, it has now been …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in the News? A recent Lancet study highlighted concerns over India’s declining total fertility rate (TFR). India’s TFR has decreased significantly over the last century: 1950: 6.18 children per woman 2021: 1.91 children per woman …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Focus: The protective shield of the home country for these firms has been lifted. It will, therefore, become that much easier for India and the EU to proceed in case of violations by these firms without geopolitical repercussions …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 -Institutions and its functioning GS-3– Security -Maritime piracy , International and bilateral aid GS-4– Ethics in international relations Why in News : INS Sumitra, over the course of less than 36 hours, through swift, persistent and relentless efforts has rescued two hijacked Fishing Vessels along with 36 Crew (17 Iranian and 19 Pakistani) …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II : Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the Population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Why in the news? …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure. Focus: This editorial sheds light on the deteriorating state of democracy in India, highlighting the arrest of prominent opposition leaders, the weaponization of corruption charges, and the challenges to both electoral and liberal democratic principles. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the current …
Read MoreWhy in the news? RBI modified norms for lenders investing in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), focusing on provisions for downstream investments in debtor companies. About the Regulatory Changes: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adjusted regulations for regulated entities (REs) regarding their investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). The new directive specifies that REs …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ICMR to establish evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer management in India, addressing gaps in prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. About the Gap in Guidelines: Currently, India lacks evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management, despite its high prevalence, constituting 10% of total cancer deaths. The absence of such …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Addressing energy inefficiency in residential buildings and the optimal use of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks for construction. About Energy Inefficiency in Residential Buildings: With India’s rapid economic growth andurbanisation, addressing energy inefficiency in residential buildings is crucial to meet rising energy demands while reducing environmental impact. Residential Envelope Transmittance Value …
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