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Why in the News? The Union government has decided to rename existing Ayushman Bharat and Health Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) as ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ with the tagline ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam.’ States and Union Territories are urged to complete the rebranding process by the end of 2023 Source: Mint Healthcare Objectives: Ayushman Bharat centres, now Ayushman Arogya …
Read MoreUnveiling the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 Relevance: GS2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? Tunnel Collapse Silence and Media Shift On November 12, during Diwali celebrations, a tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand spotlighted concerns about environmental clearances and …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The first-ever Bengaluru Kambala, a traditional slush track buffalo race, commenced at the Palace Grounds. This unique sport, originating from coastal Karnataka, gained national attention through the 2022 blockbuster movie “Kantara.” Source: India Times Promotion and Conservation: The event aims to popularize Kambala among the urban population and advocates for the …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Supreme Court, in a 27-page judgment, emphasized that the rejection of a Bill by a Governor does not imply its termination. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, on behalf of a three-judge Bench, clarified that a law proposed by a State legislature persists even if the Governor withholds assent. Options under Article 200: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? SEBI introduces a regulatory framework for Index Providers to enhance transparency and governance in financial benchmarks. The regulations focus on the registration of Index Providers licensing ‘Significant Indices’ based on objective criteria. AIF Investment and Custodianship SEBI amends rules for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to encourage compliance and bolster investor protection. …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? WHO and CDC report an 18% increase in measles cases and a 43% rise in deaths globally in 2022 compared to 2021. Estimated cases reach nine million, with 1,36,000 deaths, predominantly among children. Source: Otango daily News Understanding Measles Measles is a contagious airborne virus causing cough, runny nose, red …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recent research by Annika Seppilä and others analyzed monthly and daily ozone changes from 2001 to 2022. Data exclusion for 2002 and 2019 revealed a persistent ozone reduction of 26% in the core of the ozone hole since 2004. Dynamical changes in the mesosphere, the atmospheric layer above the stratosphere, are …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Delhi High Court is set to examine whether street art, specifically murals in public spaces, qualifies for copyright protection. This follows a legal dispute initiated by St+Art India Foundation and Mexican muralist Paola Delfin Gaytan, asserting their copyright over the mural titled ‘Humanity.’ Source: The Hindu Advertising Controversy In February, …
Read MoreRelevance: GS2 : India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Source: BBC Issue in focus : The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has prompted scrutiny of India’s stance, exploring its alignment …
Read MoreRelevance GS 3: Climate change and issues related to climate change, E-technology in the aid of farmers. Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country, Issues and Related Constraints. Source: Research Gate As climate change intensifies, its profound impact on agriculture becomes increasingly apparent. Escalating temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and extreme events disrupt the …
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