Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Context ● The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 has sparked intense debate in Parliament, with opposition parties objecting to excessive government control, non-Muslim board members, and deed record requirements. ● Criticism also includes concerns about the District Collector’s role and…
Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Context ● India’s crumbling healthcare infrastructure, exacerbated by the current severe heatwave, has led to overcrowded, poorly ventilated hospitals where patients suffer from heat-related illnesses. ● The lack of adequate cooling and poor management contribute to worsened…
Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10 Context ● Over the past year, ISRO has achieved notable milestones, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its role in space exploration. ● The organisation has been focused on developing new technologies, improving its launch systems, and fostering collaborations…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 06) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: India and Malaysia have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This marks Ibrahim’s first visit to India as Prime Minister…..
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Clean Energy Context ● India is progressing towards its 20% ethanol blending target by 2025-26, marked by increased production and capacity. ● However, concerns about food security arise due to rising maize imports and water usage for sugarcane. ● …
Laws are not enough when safety norms in hospitals are low: SC Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Context ● The Supreme Court highlighted that stringent laws protecting medical professionals exist, but they fall short without improved hospital safety standards. ● In the…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 07) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Context: Retail food inflation dropped to 5.4% in July 2024 from 9.4% in June, primarily due to a high base effect from July 2023. Analysis of News: What is Inflation? Inflation refers to the overall increase in the prices of goods and…
Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Context ● Blood-based cancer tests, including multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests, offer a promising non-invasive method for early cancer detection. ● They can identify multiple cancer types from a single blood sample, potentially improving survival rates and reducing…
Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health GS3 – Science and Technology Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to a significant rise in cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring countries. This is…
N0. Athlete Event sport Medal 1 Manu Bhaker Women’s 10m air pistol Shooting Bronze 2 Manu Bhaker Sarabjot Singh Mixed team 10m air pistol Shooting Bronze 3 Swapnil Kusale Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions Shooting Bronze About Olympics 2024: The 2024 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXXII Olympiad) is an international multi-sport event taking place…