In News Recently, the Union government informed the Supreme Court (SC) that no starvation death has been reported by any state or Union territory (UT) in recent years. Model Scheme The court wants the Centre to frame a model scheme and circulate it to all the states and UTs for their consideration. Every welfare state’s […]
In News Global unemployment is projected to stand at 207 million in 2022. This is 21 million more than in 2019 before the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic began, according to the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022. About Status of Global working hours in 2022: This will be almost two per […]
Context Antimicrobial resistance has become a leading cause of death worldwide and is killing about 3,500 people every day according to recent research. About The new Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (Gram) report estimates deaths linked to 23 pathogens and 88 pathogen-drug combinations across 204 countries and territories in 2019. Statistical modelling was used to […]
In News Recently, India & Denmark agreed to work together on green fuels including green hydrogen. Discussion in the Meeting It discussed national strategic priorities and developments in Science, Technology, and Innovation of both countries with a special focus on green solutions of the future – strategy for investments in green research, technology, and innovation […]
In News The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 has now been notified. About the Law The law will guarantee 75% reservation: to locals in private sector jobs in Haryana. Application: The law covers jobs where the monthly salary is less than Rs 30,000 and applies to private companies, societies, trusts and partnership […]
In Context The Delhi High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutional validity of the ‘marital rape immunity provided for in the Indian Penal Code. More in News The case has put the spotlight on crucial issues concerning consent, the extent of state control on female sexual autonomy, and correcting historical prejudices in law. […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Three dead, 11 injured in an explosion on board destroyer INS Ranvir (Defence) Learn facts related to INS Ranvir GS 2 3 Parents asked to supervise ‘Desh ke mentor’ phone calls (Governance) Desh ke mentor programme, its feature, significance and […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 No one died of hunger in recent times: Centre (Social Justice) What are the causes of hunger in India? Present status and Government Interventions GS 2 4 Rajasthan seeks timely release of Central funds (Welfare Schemes) Know about […]
In News Recently, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) launched India’s 1st Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas. About The Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India. It is developed by the scientists at the Climate Research and Services (CRS) office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune. It is based on 14 extreme weather events and […]
In News Recently, The Prime Minister of India greeted the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on their Raising Day. About The NDRF Raising Day is celebrated on January 19 to mark its formation. Established in 2006, NDRF is the world’s single largest force dedicated to disaster response. It is functioning under the Ministry of […]