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 […]
Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021
Context: Recently, the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 has been passed in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology) Dimensions of the Article: Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 The need for amending Biodiversity Act 2002 Concerns with the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021 -Source: The Hindu
What is Flash Floods?
Context: The 2023 Monsoon rain in Himachal Pradesh has brought severe Flash Floods in many regions causing unprecedented loss of lives and assets. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Flash Floods: Sudden and Destructive Water Events Causes: Factors Contributing to Flash Floods: Features: Differences Between Flash Floods and General Floods: Flash Floods: General […]
Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition
Context: The Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change launched the Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC). As part of this, 39 multinational corporations (MNCs) from various sectors came together to pledge to adopt resource efficiency and circular economy principles. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Resource Efficiency Circular Economy […]
Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023
Context: The Rajya Sabha passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 that introduces stringent anti-piracy provisions, expanding the scope of the law from censorship to also cover copyright. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 Amendment Purpose and Authority: Introduction of Additional Certificate Categories: Separate Certificates for Television […]