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Why in the news? A total of 27 oxygen cylinders were found inside and outside Baby Care New Born Child Hospital in Vivek Vihar, where a tragic blaze claimed the lives of seven newborns. Five cylinders exploded during the fire, injuring five infants. A National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) report noted serious …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘red’ alert for Delhi on 19 May due to ongoing heatwave conditions. This alert indicates a very high likelihood of heat-related illnesses and serious health concerns for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, infants, and those with chronic diseases. Source-ToI Key points: Temperature Records: On …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 : Urban infrastructure and related issues , Fulfillment of goal of sustainable urbanization GS-4 :Laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance. Focus : The focus area of the article is the collapse of a giant advertisement hoarding in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area, highlighting the subsequent fatalities, regulatory lapses, legal responsibilities, and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court decided to assess the Uttarakhand government’s response to recent forest fires, questioning if it was lackadaisical and contributed to loss of lives and forest cover. The Bench, led by Justice B.R. Gavai, requested a report from the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary on the state’s readiness to combat forest fires, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “NIA files charges against four CPI(Maoist) members for firing at Kerala Police’s SOG team during a bombing mission.” Source:wordpress About Incident Details: NIA filed charges against four CPI(Maoist) cadres for firing at Kerala Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) commandos in Wayanad on November 7, 2023. Attack occurred during a combing mission …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a yellow heatwave alert across 18 districts of Telangana.Director of Public Health and Family Welfare releases advisory to ensure safety during the heatwave. About Advisory: Advisory emphasizes prioritizing hydration by regularly consuming. Recommends intake of seasonal fruits and vegetables with high water content. Encourages wearing light, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Animal rights campaigners and experts support the government’s breed-specific dog ban amid legal challenges in Indian High Courts. source:scirb About Government’s Breed-Specific Dog Ban Supported: Six High Courts in India recently addressed the Centre’s circular banning 23 breeds of “ferocious” dogs. Kerala, Madras, Rajasthan, and Calcutta stayed the circular, while Delhi …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) typically issues heat alerts during the summer months, but this year alerts began in February. Parts of northeast and western India have already experienced significantly warmer temperatures, 1-5 degrees Celsius above normal. The IMD predicts an increase in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Centre recalls 5,000 CAPF troops from Manipur ahead of Lok Sabha polls amid ongoing ethnic violence concerns. source:civilpedia About the Withdrawal of Troops: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel from Manipur. These troops were deployed in response to ethnic …
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