What is Mob Lynching?
Context: The SC has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the governments of Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, MP and Haryana an explanation for their “consistent failure” to act against lynching and mob violence committed on Muslims by cow vigilantes. Relevance: GS II: Governance policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details: Mob Lynching […]
SAGE Portal: Empowering the Silver Economy
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment provided valuable insights into the accomplishments of the Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine(SAGE) Portal and Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity (SACRED) Portal the significant contributions made under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions […]
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023
Context: Recently, the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by the Lok Sabha, and it aims to bring significant changes to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, which is a crucial central statute for the conservation of forests in India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background on Forest Laws […]
Current Affairs Quiz 31 July 2023
Current Affairs 31 July 2023
CONTENTS Mob Lynching Context: The SC has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the governments of Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, MP and Haryana an explanation for their “consistent failure” to act against lynching and mob violence committed on Muslims by cow vigilantes. Relevance: GS II: Governance policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details: Mob […]
PIB Summaries 31 July 2023
CONTENTS Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 Context: Recently, the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by the Lok Sabha, and it aims to bring significant changes to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, which is a crucial central statute for the conservation of forests in India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background on Forest […]
Static Quiz 31 July 2023 (Geography)
About The Conjunctivitis
Context: Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi and nearby areas over the past few weeks, multiple cases of conjunctivitis are being reported in the National Capital Region. Relevance: GS II: Health Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Conjunctivitis, commonly known as Pink Eye, is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that covers the eyelid and […]
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme
Context: The British Government recently announced the opening of the second ballot of the Young Professional Scheme for Indian citizens. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India-UK Young Professionals Scheme Features of the India Young Professionals Scheme Visa: Conditions for Visa Holders in the UK: -Source: Indian Express
Ethical Aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies
Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) Bioethics Unit has drafted a consensus policy statement addressing the ethical aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS), opening the door for its potential implementation in India. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS) and Ethical Concerns Benefits of Implementing CHIS […]