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Global Polio Resurgence and Reevaluating Basics Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The resurgence of polio globally, with environmental samples and human cases detecting both wild poliovirus (WPV) and vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV), highlights the fragility of global health achievements. Current Situation: WHO reported poliovirus detection in wastewater in Finland, Germany, Poland, Spain, […]
Should Assisted Dying Be Legalized? Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News On November 29, Britain’s House of Commons voted to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales. This significant decision, often referred to as assisted suicide, has sparked a profound societal debate. The new legislation, while supported by many as a […]
India’s Plan to Cut Personal Income Tax Sub: Eco Sec : Fiscal Policy India is considering a personal income tax cut in the upcoming February 2024 Budget to support middle-class households and boost consumption amidst slowing economic growth. Proposed Tax Cut Details Target Group: Individuals earning up to ₹15 lakh annually under the […]
RBI’s Panel on AI Ethics in Financial Sector Sub: Eco Sec : Banking sector The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a committee to develop a framework for the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial sector. Key Highlights Committee Name: Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of […]
Dr. Manmohan Singh: A Statesman who shaped India’s Economic and Global Trajectory Sub: Eco Sec : External sector Dr. Manmohan Singh, as Finance Minister from 1991 to 1995, played a pivotal role in transforming India’s economic landscape during a time of severe crisis. The reforms he introduced are often credited with liberalizing the […]
Panel to look into govt. request to exclude settlements from protected areas Sub : Env Sec: Protected Areas Context: A three-member team from the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) will evaluate a request from the Kerala government to exclude certain human settlements from the protected areas. This includes the […]
MHA asks Assam Rifles to share list of villages in Myanmar; facial recognition planned to track border residents Sub : Geo Sec: Indian geography Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed the Assam Rifles to compile a list of Myanmar villages within 10 km of the Indian border to track entries […]
Why is strengthening fisheries extension services crucial? Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Overview: India boasts a rich and diverse fisheries sector, which provides livelihoods to approximately three crore fishers and fish farmers. The national fish production has grown significantly, registering an 83% increase since 2013-14, reaching a record 175 lakh tons in 2022-23. The […]
Israel’s plan to boost settlements in Golan is met with conflicting emotions Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: In recent developments, Israel has been expanding its presence in the Golan Heights following the ousting of Syrian President Bashar Assad after nearly 25 years in power. Israel’s actions in the Golan Heights: […]
Over 10000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: In 2024, over 10,000 migrants died while attempting to reach Spain by sea, with an average of 30 deaths per day, according to a report by the Spanish migration rights group Caminando Fronteras […]