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Why in the news? The imminent eradication of Guinea worm disease, emphasizing the remarkable progress made in reducing reported cases from over 3.5 million in the 1980s to just six in 2023. source:CDC About World Health Organization (WHO): Foundation: Established in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ specialized health agency. Headquarters: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ASHA workers, crucial to India’s health schemes, face a triple burden—managing home, community, and health centers. Their demanding schedule leads to inadequate nutrition, irregular meals, and insufficient sleep, putting them at risk of health issues. About ASHA’s Role and Responsibilities: Purpose :ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) is a community-level worker designed …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Interpol, a global entity with 194 member countries, faces scrutiny over its notice system’s potential political exploitation, especially concerning blue corner notices. source:slideserve About Allegations of Misuse : Russia, China, Iran, Turkey, and Tunisia face political misuse allegations with significant red notices. Interpol tightens oversight for red notices, but challenges persist, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Multinational corporations, including German giants like Volkswagen (VW), Apple, and BASF, typically resort to outright denial or attempts to distance themselves from human rights violation allegations found in their Chinese supply chains. source:abhipedia About Stringency of the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA): UFLPA targets human rights violations in Xinjiang by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court criticized the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and the district administration for their alleged slackness in addressing pollution issues related to the Vedanta plant. source:mint Legal Obligations and Closure Controversy: Discussions arose over Vedanta’s appeal to reopen the plant, shut down in 2018 due to unspecified violations, …
Read MoreRelevance: GS2 – Social Issues Why in the news? The remission of 11 men convicted of rape and murder was revoked by the Supreme Court in the Bilkis Bano case, marking a significant ruling. In this upsetting incident, Bilkis Bano was the victim of gangrape and several of her family members were tragically murdered. Rape …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government Why in the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law, and Justice has conveyed to the Lok Sabha that the Law Ministry has approved its suggestion. The committee recommended the establishment of regional …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Rajnath Singh became the first Indian Defence Minister to visit the UK in 22 years. Aimed to rejuvenate strategic and security ties between India and the UK. Discussed joint development of fighter jets, maritime …
Read MoreSyllabus : GS 3 : Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics. Focus : Space exploration’s evolution from a romantic notion to a realm of financial, socio-economic, and geopolitical significance has shifted perceptions. Private sector involvement has transformed space …
Read MoreOn 19th July, 2023, OneWeb India Communications signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to build India’s first satellite network portal site in Mehsana, Gujarat. Key Points The satellite network portal site will facilitate satellite communications via satellite tracking antenna systems by acting as a downlink and uplink terminal for signals and data. Investment and …
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