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On India’s obligations towards the Rohingya Sub : IR Sec: Int Conventions Context: A recent study examining the plight of Rohingya refugees detained in India, conducted jointly by The Azadi Project and Refugees International has highlighted “gross violations of constitutional and human rights” and criticised India’s failure to uphold its obligations under international […]
The Importance of Elders in Wildlife Conservation Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Why in News Recent studies emphasize the detrimental impact of human-induced factors such as climate extremes, habitat destruction, and overexploitation on the elders of various species. The loss of these experienced individuals disrupts population stability and poses severe challenges to […]
Army installs Shivaji statue on Pangong Lake bank; Ladakh councillor, others question its relevance Sub: History Sec: Personality Context: A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was recently installed by the Indian Army on the banks of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. This installation has sparked controversy due to its perceived irrelevance to the […]
India’s PSLV-C60 Mission: A Milestone in Space Technology Sub :Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to conclude 2024 with a groundbreaking mission, PSLV-C60, scheduled for launch on December 30, 2024. This mission will test key technologies for interplanetary missions and human spaceflight, marking a […]
From Gemini to Llama: How AI Titans are Shaping the Industry Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate technological advancements in 2024, with groundbreaking developments from tech giants such as Google, OpenAI, Meta, and others. Key Developments in Artificial Intelligence in 2024: Google’s Gemini: Google’s […]
Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines Sub: Polity Sec: National Bodies Context: Recently, an Air India Airbus A320 aircraft experienced a serious issue at Goa’s Mopa Airport. The aircraft, bound for Hyderabad, had to reject take-off after it mistakenly entered a parallel taxiway instead of the main runway. Lack of […]
M.P. govt. begins disposal of toxic waste from Union Carbide factory Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Madhya Pradesh government has started the process of disposing of 337 tonnes of toxic waste accumulated at the Union Carbide India Ltd. (UCIL) site in Bhopal, 40 years after the infamous Bhopal gas tragedy. Environmental Cleanup: […]
Add mumps vaccine to universal immunisation programme: Tamil Nadu to Centre Sub : Sci Sec : Health Context: Tamil Nadu has seen a significant rise in mumps cases, with around 150 cases monthly. This prompted the state to request the Government of India to consider adding the mumps vaccine to the Universal Immunisation […]
Ensuring Affordable and Standardised Private Healthcare in India Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Why in News The Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA), a coalition of health experts, activists, and public health organisations, has highlighted the urgent need to regulate and standardise private healthcare in India. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by […]
Rising GPS Interference on Aircraft Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT, Computer Why in News Instances of GPS interference, including spoofing attacks, have surged globally, particularly along India’s borders with Pakistan and Myanmar. This poses significant risks to aviation safety, affecting navigation accuracy and flight operations. What is GPS Interference and Spoofing? […]