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Antimicrobial Resistance

In Context Recently, a strand of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea outbreak has hit Kenya. More about the news About: The outbreak of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is not just a threat to the citizens of the East African anchor state but the region as a whole, according to experts.  The outbreak is a major concern among health practitioners, especially […]

Acute Malnutrition

In Context Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) in its press brief stated that acute malnutrition is risking 30 million children’s lives. More about the news Global state of Malnutrition: According to WHO, Currently, more than 30 million children in the 15 worst-affected countries suffer from wasting — or acute malnutrition. 8 million of these […]

PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

In Context Recently, the Union government has named its new free foodgrain scheme under the National Food Security Act, 2013, as ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)’. More about the scheme About: The new integrated food security scheme for providing free food grains to Antodaya Anna Yojna (AAY) & Primary Household (PHH) beneficiaries, is […]

Supreme Court Upheld Demonetisation

In News Recently, a majority of four judges on a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) found no flaw in the government’s process to demonetise ?500 and ?1000 banknotes through a gazette notification issued on November 8, 2016. Views of the Constitutional Bench A Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court in a 4:1 majority […]

Exit Polls

In Context Recently, the voting for Gujarat elections ended & the much-awaited exit polls will be out soon. About the exit Polls An exit poll asks voters which political party they are supporting after they have cast their votes in an election.  An exit poll is supposed to give an indication of which way the […]

Fixing India’s Malnutrition Problem

In Context Experts have suggested several approaches to address the problem of chronic malnutrition. Malnutrition About: It refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients.  It is a chronic problem and a longstanding challenge for the public administration of India. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: […]

Issues with the Aadhaar-Voter ID card Linkage

In Context Recently, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Union government on a plea challenging the power of the Election Commission (EC) to link the Aadhaar database with voter ID cards. More about the news Issue: Electoral reforms: In December 2021, the Central government passed The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill amended […]

Drug Menace

In News The Supreme Court recently highlighted that drug abuse has gripped society and also demanded some modules that can translate as an Order to tackle the issue. More about the news Court’s take on Drug menace: Issue: According to the court’s adviser in the case, it is a matter of demand and supply. It […]

Examining Demonetisation

In News The Supreme Court recently said that it will have to examine the 2016 demonetisation decision. More about the news Petitions: The petitions are challenging the demonetisation of Rs 500 and 1000 currency notes by the government. Government’s stand: Centre has taken the stand that in view of the subsequent developments and passage of […]

Financial Viability of Election Promises

In Context Recently, the Election Commission of India asked parties to explain how they plan to finance poll promises. More about the news About: The Election Commission of India wrote to parties proposing that they spell out ways and means of raising additional resources to finance the promises. EC also asked them to assess the […]