The Hindu Editorial 31-October-2023 1. The COVID-19 death toll in India, getting it right Topic: GS3 – Health sector Measuring Pandemic Impact: Excess mortality is a key metric used to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is calculated by comparing observed mortality during the pandemic with expected mortality based on pre-pandemic trends. Challenges…
1. Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the global displacement crisis, highlighting the increasing number of refugees due to conflicts and persecution. It emphasises the disproportionate impact on women, who face…
1. Making Lakhpati Didis – Multiple Livelihoods Show The Way Introduction Launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2023, it aims to empower women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to achieve an annual household income exceeding Rs. 1,00,000 by adopting sustainable livelihood practices. Initially set for 2 crore Lakhpati Didis, the program aims to…
1. Coal India Ltd under the Aegis of Ministry of Coal receives Green World Awards 2024 in London (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2074651®=3&lang=1 ) Context Coal India Limited (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal, received the Green World Environment Award 2024 for its exceptional CSR initiative, the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna, providing curative treatment to over 600…
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1. India participates in ITU’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and ‘AI for Good’ Global Summit Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests. Context ● India, leading in global AI standards development, will host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 in New Delhi from October 15-24….
