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Claim of Juvenility

Source: HT  Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that juvenility can be claimed at any stage of criminal proceedings, including after the...

10 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin

Source: ET  Why in News?   Recently, the Indian government has taken significant steps to enhance its rural housing scheme under the...

09 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Medical Ethics and Consumer Rights in India

For Prelims: Principles of Medical Ethics, NCDRC, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) For Mains: Ethical implications of medical...

09 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Antimicrobial Resistance: The Urgent Call for Action

This editorial is based on “Virtuous viruses to fight antimicrobial resistance” which was published in Hindustan Times on 07/10/2024....

08 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Effectiveness of Fast Track Special Courts

For Prelims: Fast-track courts in India, sexual offenses, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), Criminal Law (Amendment) Act...

08 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

National Health Account (NHA) Estimates 2020-21 and 2021-22

For Prelims: National Health Account (NHA), Covid-19 pandemic, Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE), National Health Accounts Guidelines for India,...

08 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Jamaican Prime Minister’s Visit to India

Source: PIB  Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of Jamaica visited India to solidify bilateral ties in a range of key areas including...

08 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

DRDO's Deep Tech Efforts for Defence

For Prelims: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO, Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, Pinaka, Akash, radars and electronic warfare...

08 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

10 years of Swachh Bharat Mission

Source: IE Recently, the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) marked its 10th anniversary on 2nd October 2024.  About:  It was launched on...

08 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

US-India Nuclear Cooperation and Small Modular Reactors

For Prelims: Small modular reactor, Uranium, Fossil fuels, Artificial Intelligence , India-U.S. Nuclear Deal, Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty ,...

07 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Government to Regulate Clinical Research Organisations

Source: LM  The government has established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical research organizations to ensure the safety of...

07 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

India’s Tripartite Agreement

Source: BS  Recently, Nepal, India and Bangladesh signed a tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade.  Under...

07 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Revamping Wildlife Conservation in India

This editorial is based on “Elephant in the room” which was published in The Indian Express on 04/10/2024. The article brings into...

05 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

5 New Classical Languages and Change in Criteria

Source: HT Why in News?  The Union Cabinet has approved the recognition of five more languages as "classical," expanding the nation's list of...

05 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Functionality and Essentially Test for ITC

For Prelims: Supreme Court, Input Tax Credit (ITC), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Cascading Effect of Taxes, Excise Duty, VAT.  For Mains:...

05 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

3 Years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

For Prelims: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), DPDP Act, 2023, Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS), National Medical Commission, National...

05 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

International Day of Older Persons 2024

Source: PIB  The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment observed International Day of Older Persons 2024 on 1st October 2024. Theme for...

05 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Social Media Regulation for Children

For Prelims: Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023, Prime Minister, High Court, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ...

04 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

State Control of Temples

For Prelims: Freedom of Religion, Fundamental Rights,  Article 25.  For Mains: Issues of State Control of Places of Worships,...

04 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

State Regulation Regarding Food Eateries

For Prelims: Food Adulteration, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Article 15, Article 17,  Article 19, Heavy Metals,...

04 Oct 2024 Government Policies & Interventions