Menstrual Hygiene Policy In India
Context: In a world lacking foresight, the judiciary finds itself compelled to impose a deadline on the government for tasks that should be self-evident. The Supreme Court of India has granted the Centre a four-week period to finalize a comprehensive menstrual hygiene policy, emphasizing the distribution of sanitary napkins. The Chief Justice has additionally instructed […]
Legal Literacy and legal Awareness Program (LLLAP)
Context: Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness Program (LLLAP) of the Department of Justice reaches more than 6 lakh people through 14 implementing agencies under the DISHA scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness Program Initiation and Focus: Aim and Duration: Objectives:
Innovative Radiative Cooling Paint by JNCASR Researchers
Context: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a pioneering paint leveraging radiative cooling technology. In response to rising global temperatures and the demand for sustainable cooling solutions, this cost-effective and eco-friendly paint offers a promising and […]
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
About The Project Dolphin
Context: Recently, the Tamil Nadu Government issued an order to implement ‘Project Dolphin’ under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat programme of the government of India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Project Dolphin: Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat Programme: Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve: -Source: The Hindu
Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project
Context: A landslide has damaged part of the under-construction 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam which has affected the flow in the Subansiri river downstream. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Subansiri Hydel Project Incident: Hydel Project Operations: Recent Setback: Blockage of Diversion Tunnel: Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) Recommendation: […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit 2023
Context: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit 2023 held at Bletchley Park, England has marked a significant turning point in the global approach to tackling the challenges posed by frontier AI technologies. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit 2023: Bletchley Park Declaration: Acknowledgment of AI’s Potential and Risks: Importance […]
India’s Hypertension Map
Context: A new study finds significant variations in the occurrence and treatment of hypertension among Indian states, and also in districts within the states. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Hypertension: Study Highlights: At the State Level: At the District Level: Role of Age, Gender & Education: Controlling Hypertension in India: -Source: […]
China’s White Paper and Shared Vision of India and China
Context: China released a white paper outlining its proposals and actions to address global challenges and opportunities in the 21st century. In a world marked by turmoil, including the Russia-Ukraine crisis and issues in West Asia, there is potential for global harmony by considering the shared visions and historically linked civilizations of India and China. […]
NATO Suspends Cold War-Era Treaty
Context: NATO has officially suspended a Cold War-era security treaty in response to Russia’s withdrawal from the agreement. The Treaty of Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, signed by most NATO allies in 1990, has seen its members freeze their participation in the pact in light of recent developments. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of […]