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India’s Population at Crossroads, not a Crisis: Population Foundation of India

In Context

  • On 2025 World Population Day (July 11), the Population Foundation of India emphasized that India’s real challenge lies not in population size, but in justice, gender equity, and investing in human potential.

    • Key Takeaways

  • Shift the focus to reproductive rights, gender equality, and inclusive growth.
  • Empower youth, especially young women, to make informed choices about their lives and families.
  • View the demographic journey as an opportunity, not a threat—invest in education, healthcare, and skills.

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    134th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council

    Context

  • India has reiterated its commitment to maritime safety and gender equality during the 134th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, held in London.

    • Laws and Conventions

  • International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL): It was rolled out by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in 1973 and recognised the need for international coherent efforts for curbing oil spill.
  • India is a signatory to the MARPOL Convention.
  • The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, Sets minimum working and living standards for seafarers globally. Covers aspects such as equal opportunity, safety, and gender inclusion on board vessels.
  • Merchant shipping Act, 1958: The Act, describes the power to give a notice to the owner, when the central government is satisfied the ship is not as per the prescribed rules.

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    Artificial Intelligence (AI): Transforming the Manufacturing Landscape

    Context

  • The manufacturing sector is undergoing a paradigm shift, powered not by steam or steel, but by smart algorithms and intelligent systems.

    • AI in Manufacturing

  • AI is used to create a virtual replica of processes, production lines, factories and supply chains that are used to simulate, analyze and predict performance in real time.
  • AI is transforming operations from legacy facilities to state-of-the-art plants.
  • It enables higher output, lower waste, real-time adaptability, and smarter design.

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    Panch Sankalpa of NEP 2020 to Guide Universities in Building Viksit Bharat

    Context

  • The Union Education Minister inaugurated the two-day Vice-Chancellors’ Conference of Central Universities at Kevadia, Gujarat, to assess the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

    • Progress in Higher Education in India

  • Total Enrollment Growth: Total student enrollment has reached 4.46 crore, reflecting a 30% increase since 2014–15.
  • Female Empowerment: Female enrollment has surged by 38%, and the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) for women now exceeds that of men. 
  • Ph.D. enrollment has nearly doubled, with the number of female Ph.D. scholars increasing by a remarkable 136%.
  • The GER for Scheduled Tribes (STs) has risen by 10 percentage points, while for Scheduled Castes (SCs), it has increased by over 8 points. 

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    Maharashtra’s ‘Urban Maoism’ Bill

    In News

  • The Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Bill, 2024—commonly referred to as the ‘Urban Maoism’ Bill—was passed by the Maharashtra Assembly recently.

    • Background and Rationale

  • The Bill was introduced in response to the perceived inadequacy of existing laws (like the UAPA) to deal with the evolving tactics of Maoist organizations, which increasingly use urban fronts—NGOs, intellectual circles, students, and media—to support rural armed struggle and undermine state institutions.
  • Maharashtra joins states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand in enacting such special public security laws.

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    UNEP Frontiers Report 2025

    In News

  • The seventh edition, Frontiers 2025: The Weight of Time – Facing a New Age of Challenges for People and Ecosystems, highlights emerging environmental threats and potential solutions.

    • Recommendations

  • Transform Cities for Age-Friendly Resilience: Develop pollution-free, resilient, and accessible urban spaces with abundant vegetation.
  • Improve urban planning to address the needs of an ageing population, especially during extreme weather events.
  • Invest in Early Warning and Adaptation: Expand weather station networks to monitor and forecast extreme heat.
  • Adopt the ’15-Minute City’ Approach: Design neighbourhoods where essential services—homes, workplaces, schools, shops, and green spaces—are within a 15-minute walk or cycle.

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    संक्षिप्त समाचार 12-07-2025

    संदर्भ 

  • यूनेस्को ने भारत के ‘मराठा सैन्य परिदृश्य’ — मराठा साम्राज्य के 12 प्रतिष्ठित किलों — को विश्व धरोहर सूची में सम्मिलित किया गया है।

    • परिचय

  •  यह ऐतिहासिक मान्यता पेरिस में आयोजित विश्व धरोहर समिति के 47वें सत्र में दी गई। 
  • यह भारत का 44वाँ यूनेस्को विश्व धरोहर स्थल बन गया है, जिससे भारत विश्व स्तर पर छठे और एशिया-प्रशांत क्षेत्र में दूसरे स्थान पर आ गया है, जहाँ सबसे अधिक धरोहर स्थल मौजूद हैं।

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    भारत द्वारा आधिकारिक तौर पर स्वयम की प्रथम ई-ट्रक प्रोत्साहन योजना शुरू

    संदर्भ 

  • केंद्र सरकार ने PM ई-ड्राइव पहल के अंतर्गत इलेक्ट्रिक ट्रकों की खरीद के लिए वित्तीय प्रोत्साहनों की एक योजना शुरू की है, जिसके अंतर्गत ₹500 करोड़ की राशि 5,600 इलेक्ट्रिक ट्रकों के लिए निर्धारित की गई है।

    • परिचय

  •  यह भारत की प्रथम समर्पित योजना है जो विशेष रूप से इलेक्ट्रिक ट्रकों के लिए बनाई गई है; इससे पहले FAME (इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों को तेजी से अपनाना और उनका निर्माण) योजना में इन ट्रकों को शामिल नहीं किया गया था।
  • निर्माता को 5 वर्ष या 5 लाख किलोमीटर (जो भी पहले हो) की बैटरी वारंटी देनी होगी।

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