Why in the News? ● Digital Initiative Revived: The Karnataka Government has decided to revive the Information Disorder Tackling Unit (IDTU) to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation, recognizing information security as integral to the broader Indo-Pacific strategy. ● Institutional Setup: The IDTU will function as a dedicated wing under the State Cyber…
Why in the News? NEOSEP1 TRIAL NEONATAL SEPSIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR)● Definition: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to survive exposure to antimicrobial medicines, reducing the effectiveness of treatments against infectious diseases.● National Initiatives: India addresses AMR through the National Action Plan on AMR (NAP-AMR), the National Programme on AMR…
Why in the News? WHO PANDEMIC AGREEMENT PATHOGEN ACCESS AND BENEFIT-SHARING (PABS) WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)● Establishment: The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 as the specialised health agency of the United Nations, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.● Objectives: WHO works to promote global public health, combat communicable and non-communicable diseases,…
Why in the News? KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE IMF FORECAST IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)● Establishment: The International Monetary Fund was established in 1944 under the Bretton Woods Conference and began operations in 1945 to promote international monetary cooperation and support the rules-based international order.● Headquarters: The IMF is headquartered in Washington, D.C….
Why in the News? KEY ISSUES IN THE CASE SECTION 56(2)(x) OF THE INCOME TAX ACT, 1961 LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS IN INDIA● Decriminalisation: In Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, the Supreme Court decriminalised consensual same-sex relations by reading down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, recognising sexual orientation as part of constitutional dignity…
Why in the News? KEY FINDINGS OF THE GLOBAL STATUS REPORT ON CANCER, 2026 CANCER CONTROL: GLOBAL AND INDIAN INITIATIVES INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC)● Establishment: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was established in 1965 as the specialised cancer research agency of the World Health Organization (WHO) and is headquartered…
Why in the News? ● AISHE Reports Released: The Union Education Ministry released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2022-23 and 2023-24, highlighting significant improvements in enrolment, inclusivity, and gender parity. ● Key Highlight: Female enrolment in higher education has increased by 42.2% since 2014-15, while total enrolment has reached 4.5 crore students….
Why in the News? ● HRF Complaint: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) sought the arrest of an Israeli soldier vacationing in Himachal Pradesh, alleging war crimes committed during military operations in Gaza. ● Legal Debate: The incident has revived discussions on India’s powers under the Geneva Conventions Act, 1960, universal jurisdiction, and scrutiny of the…
Why in the News? ● EAC-PM Study: A paper by a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has recommended continuing women-focused cash transfer schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha. ● Key Finding: The study found that these schemes significantly increased household expenditure, savings, financial inclusion, and welfare-oriented spending. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE…
Why in the News? ● Allahabad HC Judgment: The Allahabad High Court held that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006 prescribes the minimum legal age of marriage for all citizens irrespective of religion. ● Significance: The Court ruled that Muslim personal law recognising puberty as the age of marriage cannot override the provisions…