In News Over the years, there has been a raging debate over the need for children to have their mother tongue as the medium of instruction in schools. Background The mother tongue, home language or the first language educationally means the language which the child is using to connect to the world, to people, to […]
In News Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organized the 3rd International Day of Clean Air for blue skies as Swachh Vayu Diwas to raise awareness and facilitate actions to improve air quality under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). History The United Nations General Assembly during its 74th session in 2019 […]
In News Recently, the 75th regional committee session of WHO South-East Asia was held in Bhutan. Major highlights of the Session Non-communicable diseases: They stressed on how to resolve and accelerate progress for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, including oral and eye care. Death toll: non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court expressed concerns over states continuing to register FIRs for offences under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act despite the court holding it unconstitutional in 2015. About Section 66A of IT Act Shreya Singhal v. Union of India: In 2015, the apex court struck down the law in the […]
In News Recently, a new I-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map) initiative called “Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)” was launched. Key Points Empowering Women: The WEST programme will cater to women with a STEM background and empower them to contribute to the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. Separate platform to scientifically […]
In News Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report specific to Asia and the Pacific. Key Points Content of Report: A global overview of progress made around the world over the past decade in extending social protection and building rights-based social protection systems, including floors, and covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
In Context Recently, the NCRB data on preventive detentions in 2021 was released. Data Highlights Preventive detentions in 2021: According to the latest crime statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau, Preventive detentions in 2021 saw a rise of over 23.7% compared to the year before. In 2021, over 1.1 lakh people being placed […]
In Context Recently, the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India, has written to all State Medical Councils, banning conversion therapy. More about the news The NMC is following a Madras High Court directive to issue an official notification listing conversion therapy as wrong, under the Indian Medical Council […]
Context The recent death of former Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry in an road accident again spotlighted the high numbers of fatalities that Indian roads witness every year. Status of Road Accidents in India As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, there are around 1.5 lakh deaths on India’s roads every year, of […]
In News Recently, the Union Home Minister asked all states to modernize their prisons and said that a new law on jail reforms is coming soon. More about the news Colonial jail system: The minister also mentioned that India’s incarceration system is prone to abuse because it was set up by the British to subjugate […]
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