India Accounts For Half of Malaria Cases In Southeast Asia in 2023
Background: WHO released World Malaria Report 2024. Relevance: GS 2 ( Health). Malaria Burden: Reduction in Deaths: Progress Since 2000:
ILO Report Asks Nations To Uphold Freedom Of Association At Work
Background: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its Social Dialogue Report, emphasizing the need to uphold fundamental work rights and strengthen social dialogue mechanisms globally. Relevance: GS 2(Polity & Governance) ILO Recommendations: Compliance Issues: Significance of Social Dialogue:
Lok Sabha clears Railways Bill to enhance Independence of Board
Context : The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed in the Lok Sabha, aiming to modernize railway governance by merging provisions of the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 into the Railways Act, 1989. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity and Governance) Statutory Backing: Decentralization: Independent Regulator: Faster Approvals:
Indian Scientists Develop Novel Gene Therapy
Context : Scientists in India have made significant progress in using gene therapy to treat haemophilia A. Relevance: GS 3 (Science) Successful Gene Therapy Trial. Current Treatments. Haemophilia A basics. Cost of Treatment.
Our Drive Against Manual Scavenging Will Continue
Context: The Supreme Court directed the Union and State governments to take immediate measures to eradicate manual scavenging, emphasizing the importance of human dignity. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity and Governance, Social Justice). Supreme Court’s Commitment : October 2023 Judgment : Continuing Inhumane Practices : Violation of constitution :
Current Affairs Quiz 12 December 2024
Current Affairs 12 December 2024
Content: 1. Our drive against manual scavenging will continue: SC 2. Indian scientists develop novel gene therapy to provide one-time solution for haemophilia. 3. Amid din, Lok Sabha clears Railways Bill to enhance Independence of Board. 4. ILO report asks nations to uphold freedom of association at work. 5. India accounts for half of malaria […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 December 2024
Content : 1. The long and complex road to assisted dying 2. Vaikom — two States, two leaders and a tale of reform 3. Chief Justices need longer tenures The long and Complex Road To Assisted Dying Intro : Assisted dying is the practice of providing terminally ill individuals with medical aid to voluntarily end […]
PIB Summaries 12 December 2024
Content: 1. Waste Not, Celebrate More: The 25th Hornbill Festival Paves the Way for Sustainability! 2. Parliament Question: Enhancing Complaint Redressal Through CPGRAM Waste Not, Celebrate More: The 25th Hornbill Festival Paves the Way for Sustainability! Relevance: GS 1(Culture) , GS 3(Environment) Zero-Waste and SUP-Free Initiatives: Waste Management Practices: Circular Economy and Community Engagement: Environmental Impact: […]
Static Quiz 12 December 2024 (Environment)
