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Women’s reservation Bill gets Parliament seal Subject :Polity Section: legislation in news Context: The Women reservation bill was passed unanimously by Rajya Sabha, a day after it sailed through Lok Sabha. What is the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2023 According to the Bill, as nearly as maybe, one-third including the seats reserved for […]
A light-bulb moment for the Indian fan market Subject :Environment Section: Sustainable development Introduction The Indian ceiling fan market is evolving due to policy shifts and the push for sustainable energy use. Inspired by India’s LED revolution, this change aims to cut energy consumption, support climate goals, and meet rising ceiling fan demand. […]
Sustainable tourism: Carrying capacity assessment can be a tool for protecting hilly areas Subject :Environment Section: Sustainable development Context: Tourism development is a double-edged sword, since it has positive impacts (employment, infrastructure development, revenue generation) as well as negative impacts (water pollution, air pollution, ecosystem degradation, loss of the traditional culture) on the […]
UN General Assembly 2023: Political declaration on pandemics approved, critics call it ‘rhetoric’ Subject :IR Section: International Organisation Context: The United Nations member states adopted September 20, 2023 a historical political declaration to ensure that the world is better prepared for future pandemics, at a High-Level Meeting during the ongoing UN General Assembly. […]
Violations and poor management threaten Gujarat sanctuaries: CAG Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area Context: A series of violations and other discrepancies have been threatening wildlife in Gujarat, especially in six sanctuaries managed by the state forest department, flagged the Comptroller Auditor General of India (CAG). Six sanctuaries in Gujarat: Balaram Ambaji and Jessore […]
Sudan conflict fallout: Over 1200 children have died in country amid healthcare crisis, says UN Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: More than 1,200 children under the age of five died in Sudan from suspected measles and malnutrition in nine camps in White Nile State between May 15 and September 14, 2023. […]
Half the global population not fully covered by essential health services: Report Subject: IR Section: International Organisation Context: The growth of Universal Health Service Coverage (UHC) has stagnated since 2015 and financial protection for those who receive health services has worsened, according to a new report. About the Report: Report jointly published by: […]
Bharat Biotech’s TB vaccine candidate on the verge of entering phase-III trials Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Context: A new Tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate of Bharat Biotech International is on the verge of entering phase III clinical trials. Details: Two separate Phase II trials of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Vaccine (MTBVAC) of Bharat Biotech have been […]
Households liabilities at ₹8.2lakh crore in FY23 Subject: Economy Section: National Income In News: Household financial savings at 5 decade low as household liability rises. Household financial savings It is the portion of disposable income that is saved in financial assets after meeting consumption needs. Net household financial savings are arrived at after […]
CCI to unveil ‘leniency plus’ draft norms soon Subject: Economy Section: National Income In News: CCI to unveil leniency plus draft norms soon to tackle cartels. Key Points: CCI to soon unveil draft of game changing Leniency Plus norms in relationship to anti-competitive activity of cartelisation. Companies under scrutiny to be offered incentives […]