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Unmasking India’s osteoporosis care crisis Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Only a small percentage of people in India receive care for their osteoporosis – a condition characterized by weakening of bones. Osteoporosis or weakening of bones: Osteoporosis day: 20 October Theme: Build better bones Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops […]
What does the Supreme Court’s abortion verdict mean for reproductive justice in India? Subject: Polity Section: Constitution In the news: A woman — 26 weeks pregnant, married, with two children, and undergoing postpartum psychosis — requested termination because she was “physically, emotionally, mentally, financially and medically unable to carry, deliver or raise a […]
‘Super rich’ incomes’ share ebbing amid middle-class mobility: CBDT Subject: Economy Section: National Income Context: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released statements on income tax statistics and income inequality in India. Details: India’s tax base has widened sharply since 2013-14, with individuals moving up the income ladder and the proportion of […]
Why Bhutan’s Sakteng wildlife sanctuary is disputed by China Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area Context: China claims for the first time to Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, which spans about 740 sq km (285 sq miles) in eastern Bhutan. Details: Bhutan rejected the claim, pointing out the area had never featured in 24 previous rounds […]
Nipah virus antibody in bat Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Kerala will intensify the disease surveillance activities and maintain vigil against Nipah as Nipah virus antibodies have been detected in bats in Wayanad as well in Indian Council of Medical Research’s bat surveillance studies. About Nipah virus (NiV): It is […]
The legality of using white phosphorus Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Human Rights Watch recently accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in Gaza, raising concerns about the potential risks posed to civilians. About White Phosphorus: It is a pyrophoric that ignites when exposed to oxygen, producing thick, light smoke alongside an […]
India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: India will likely miss reaching targets set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to reduce premature deaths from four major Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), according […]
Action initiated against Kannada filmstars, godmen for wearing tiger claw pendants Subject: Environment Section: Environmental legislation Context: Authorities in Karnataka have initiated action against four Kannada film actors and two self-proclaimed godmen who have openly flouted the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 by wearing tiger claw lockets around their necks. Details: Following the […]
Brazzaville Summit of the Three Basins needs to find ways to protect world’s tropical forests Subject: Environment Section: International conventions Context: The Three Basins Threat Report: Fossil Fuel, Mining, and Industrial Expansion Threats to Forests and Communities, published by Earth Insight and other non-profits, documents the challenges that the world’s remaining tropical forest […]
The new made-in-India EV charging standard for bikes and scooters: here’s why it matters Subject: Science and Tech Section: Msc Context: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has approved an indigenously developed AC and DC combined charging connector standard {ISI7017 (Part 2 / Sec 7): 2023} for light electric vehicles (LEVs) such as […]