- The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the “3 by 35” Initiative, calling on countries globally to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks.
- The world faces an urgent challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes now account for over 75% of global deaths.
- Simultaneously, shrinking development aid and rising public debt have strained health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
- Studies suggest a one-time 50% price hike could prevent up to 50 million premature deaths over the next 50 years and raise USD 1 trillion in public revenue over the next decade.
- From 2012 to 2022, nearly 140 countries raised tobacco taxes, with real prices rising over 50% on average, demonstrating that large-scale change is possible. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 4 July, 2025
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- India has made an ambitious pitch to host the 2036 Olympics, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) highlighted the counter-concerns over governance issues and rising doping violations in India.
- Khelo India: To promote sports at the grassroots level. It includes talent identification, coaching, sports infrastructure development, and organizing competitions at school and university levels.
- National Sports Policy: To enhance the quality of sports training, promote participation, and increase the number of athletes competing internationally.
- Sports Authority of India (SAI): A key institution responsible for nurturing young talent and providing training facilities.
- National Sports Awards: The awards are given annually to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Read More
IOC Asked India To Address the Structural Concerns
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Initiatives Taken by Government
- NITI Aayog has released its report "Chemical Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains".
- This report offers an extensive analysis of India’s chemical sector, highlighting both opportunities and challenges, and outlining a pathway for positioning India as a key player in global chemical markets.
- The chemical industry is a vast and diverse sector that encompasses the production, transformation, and distribution of chemical substances. Read More
Chemical Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains: Report
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- Despite a recent Supreme Court directive to reduce IPS deputations in CAPFs, the Ministry of Home Affairs continues such appointments, reigniting concerns about the autonomy of Group A CAPF officers.
- Stagnation in Career Progression: Due to high reservation of senior ranks (e.g., 50% IG posts) for IPS officers, CAPF cadre officers face limited promotional opportunities.
- On average, a CAPF officer takes 25 years to reach the rank of Commandant, a position they should ideally achieve in 13 years.
- Violation of Organisational Integrity: The continued deputation of IPS officers hampers institutional autonomy and the long-term professionalization of CAPFs as elite forces.
- Legal and Administrative Implications: The Supreme Court’s recognition of CAPF Group A services as Organised Services implies the government must carry out cadre reviews, amend recruitment rules, and grant Non-Functional Financial Upgradation (NFFU). Read More
Concerns over IPS appointments in CAPFs
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Concerns of IPS appointments in CAPFs
- India’s first transgender clinic has been reopened in Hyderabad with aid from Tata Trusts.
- Launched in 2021, Mitr Clinic is also the first in India to be entirely staffed and managed by members of the trans community. Read More
