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Plea in SC calls for creation of a dedicated Ministry for senior citizens Sub : Schemes Sec : Vulnerable section Context:- A plea filed in the Supreme Court sought the establishment of a dedicated Ministry for Senior Citizens to address their unique and growing challenges. While recognizing the importance of the issue, the […]
Harnessing Satellite Technology to Combat Future Wildfires Sub : Sci Sec : Space sector Why in News The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires, driven by climate change, is prompting global efforts to leverage satellite technology for early detection, monitoring, and mitigation of wildfire risks. Role of Satellites in Monitoring Wildfires: Satellites are […]
Study Proposes Inclusion of 179 Communities in SC, ST, and OBC Lists Sub : Geo Sec : Human Geo Why in News A comprehensive study led by the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) has, for the first time, systematically categorized 268 denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes. This study, […]
Measures to Counter Spam by TRAI and Government Sub: Sci Sec: IT Context:- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will be using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to register spam preferences from customers. Spam rules will be tightened to make commercial messages traceable, the TRAI has indicated About TRAI The Telecom Regulatory Authority […]
Advancing Cryptography in India to Tackle Quantum Challenges Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Why in News India’s research in cryptography is gaining momentum to address the challenges posed by quantum computing. The National Quantum Mission and other government initiatives are paving the way for advancements in secure communication technologies, including […]
Nine Navies Conduct Joint Drills in Strategic Indo-Pacific Straits Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Why in News The navies of nine Indo-Pacific nations, including India, recently participated in a multilateral exercise named La Perouse, hosted by France. The exercise was conducted in the strategic maritime straits of Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok, which […]
More than 80 killed following three days of guerrilla violence in northern Colombia Sub: IR Sec: Msc Context: A recent outbreak of guerrilla violence in Colombia has left over 80 people dead in just three days. This marks a significant setback in the country’s ongoing peace process. The clashes began in the Catatumbo […]
What did the ILO report state about international migrants? Sub: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The fourth edition of the Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers, released by the International Labour Organization (ILO), highlights the economic contributions of international migrants (IMs) through labour and remittances. IMs address labour market shortages in host nations […]
The Impact of H-1B Visas on the U.S. Tech Industry Sub : Eco Sec : External sector Why in News? The H-1B visa program has resurfaced as a contentious topic with President-elect Donald Trump appointing Sriram Krishnan, an Indian immigrant, as Senior Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Heated debates have erupted regarding […]
Declining Fertility Levels in India Sub : Geo Sec : Human Geo Context:– A comprehensive demographic analysis of global fertility in 204 countries and territories from 1950-2021 has found that fertility is declining globally and that future fertility rates will continue to decline worldwide, remaining low even under successful implementations of pro-natal policies. […]