Current Affairs 19 July 2023
CONTENTS National Immunisation Coverage in India Context: The WHO and UNICEF have released estimates for national immunisation coverage in 2022. The coverage rate for DPT3 vaccines, representing diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus, in India reached a new high of 93% in 2022. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: WHO and UNICEF […]
Current Affairs 18 July 2023
CONTENTS Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB) Context: For a very long time, India has been experiencing the burden of two severe Epidemics, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB), however few know how deeply these diseases are interlinked. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Interlink between Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB): The presence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) increases the risk of developing […]
Current Affairs 17 July 2023
CONTENTS Revitalization of Stepwells and Borewells: To Address Flooding and Groundwater Issues Context: 10 cities across the country are getting ready to revive defunct borewells, neglected heritage stepwells and other shallow aquifers in a pilot project to recharge the groundwater as well as mitigate flooding. The pilot project will be executed under the Atal Mission […]
Current Affairs 15 July 2023
CONTENTS ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Takes off for The Moon Context: Chandrayaan-3 is India’s second attempt to land a spacecraft on the moon after the unsuccessful landing of Chandrayaan-2’s lander and rover in 2019. If successful, India will become the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the moon, following the United States, Russia, and China. […]
Current Affairs 14 July 2023
CONTENTS Social Trailblazer Programme & Social Entrepreneurship Context: The Union Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, while addressing a Social Enterprise Conclave organized by Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) in partnership with LIC Housing Finance Limited has launched the 2nd edition of the Social Trailblazer Program, aiming to boost the Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in India. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions […]
Current Affairs 13 July 2023
CONTENTS GST Council: 28% Tax on Online Gaming, Casinos and Horse-Racing Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 50th meeting, decided to levy a uniform 28% tax on full face value for online gaming, casinos and horse-racing, while reducing the rate for uncooked/ unfried snack pellets, cancer medicine and imitation zari thread. […]
Current Affairs 12 July 2023
CONTENTS Global South Context: The reluctance of many nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to support NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) in the Ukraine conflict has brought the term “Global South” into focus. Relevance: GS II: Inernational Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Global South: Origins and Usage: Geographical and Historical Context: Significance of the Global South Today: Shift in Economic […]
Current Affairs 11 July 2023
CONTENTS PCA Ruling on India-Pakistan Hydroelectric Projects Context: The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear Pakistan’s objections to India’s Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. However, India rejects the establishment of the “Court of Arbitration,” arguing that it contravenes the provisions of the Indus […]
Current Affairs 10 July 2023
CONTENTS Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 Context: A Parliamentary committee, set up to examine proposed amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, has endorsed the amendment Bill in its entirety. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background on Forest Laws in India: Increased pressure on forest land: Restrictions on forest land diversion: […]
Current Affairs 08 July 2023
CONTENTS Anti-Microbial Resistance Context: Four prominent multilateral agencies, namely the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), have jointly unveiled a priority research agenda aimed at combating the pressing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This research agenda is rooted in the One […]