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World Leprosy Day

In News  In 2023, World Leprosy Day will be observed on 29 January. About Leprosy Day World Leprosy Day is observed every year on the last Sunday of January.  In India, it is observed on 30th January every year, coinciding with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.    He was deeply committed to the cause of […]

Endorsement Guidelines for Social Media Influencers

Context Recently, the Union government released endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers. Endorsements are a form of advertising that uses famous personalities or celebrities who command a high degree of recognition, trust, respect or awareness amongst the people. About The guidelines aim to ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences when endorsing […]

Reforming UNSC

In News Recently, UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi stated that the UNSC does not reflect today’s realities. More about the news About the UNGA President: Csaba Korosi is a Hungarian diplomat currently serving as President of the 77th UNGA. Mr. Korosi is recently on his bilateral visit to India. It is his first […]

Project 39A Report on Death Penalty

In News Recently, a criminal reforms advocacy group with the National Law University, Delhi released a report on the death penalty in India. Key Takeaways: The Supreme Court of India has initiated a review of the process for awarding death penalty while expressing concern over the manner in which trial courts and High Courts carry […]

Abortion Law in India

In News Recently, the Delhi and Bombay High Courts, in separate orders, have allowed exemptions beyond what is laid down in MTP Act. More about the news Delhi High Court order: Delhi High Court has allowed a minor who had been raped to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, and framed guidelines for officers investigating cases of […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   GS 2 3& 17   9 After 62 years, India moves to amend its water treaty with Pak Indus Treaty notice to pak  (International Relations)   Accept failure but never give up, don’t let technology use you: PM  (Education ) Know […]

The Hindu

Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 India sends notice to Pak. to amend 1960 Indus pact (International Relations) What are the key provisions of Indus Water Treaty?importance, Criticisms, why India has given notice to Pakistan for amendment of the Indus Waters Treaty and way ahead  GS 3 5 […]

Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2023

In News The Asian Waterbird Census 2023 was conducted recently. About  The census was initiated in 1987 in the Indian subcontinent, and has grown rapidly to cover 26 countries of South Asia, East Asia, South East Asia, Pacific, as well as Russia Far East.   It is a citizen-science event that is a part of the […]

Pashmina

In News Recently, Kashmir’s famed pashmina shawls, got a French touch. About Artist Maximilien Pellet turned the fabric into a canvas for contemporary art forms at a Parisian exhibition, in a rare bid to cater to Western sensibilities. He termed the move a bid to widen the reach of the Kashmiri shawl industry. Pashmina  The […]

M-Sand Projects

In Context  Coal India Ltd to launch M-Sand Projects. About the projects   Need:  Due to high demand, regulated supply, and a complete ban on sand mining during monsoon to protect the river ecosystem, finding alternatives to river sand became necessary. Overview: Sand Mining Framework (2018) prepared by the Ministry of Mines envisages alternative sources of […]