1. 77th World Health Assembly adopts amendments to International Health Regulations 2005 based on 300 proposals by member states Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. Context ● The 77th World Health Assembly adopted significant amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), enhancing global preparedness…
1. India successfully concludes hosting of the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests. Context ● India hosted the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26) in Kochi,…
1. Government appoints Shri Ramesh Babu V as Member in Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Statutory Bodies Context ● Shri Ramesh Babu V. was sworn in as a Member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on May 21, 2024, a body responsible for regulating tariffs and promoting efficiency and…
1. CDS Gen Anil Chauhan attends Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024 Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● The article reports on Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan’s participation in ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024,’ highlighting its aim to strengthen India’s cyber defence capabilities. ● The exercise, conducted by the Defence Cyber Agency, emphasizes collaboration…
1. Jointness 2.0, that is developing Joint Culture in Armed Forces, is the way forward, says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan outlined the importance of jointness and integration for creating Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC), aimed at enhancing military readiness. ● Speaking at a…
1. Attorney General for India Shri R. Venkataramani delivers Keynote address at 15th Annual Day commemoration of Competition Commission of India Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies GS2 – Indian Polity – Statutory Bodies. Context ● The Attorney General of India, Shri R. Venkataramani, delivered a keynote address at the 15th Annual Day…
1. FSSAI Alerts Fruit Traders to Ensure Compliance with Prohibition of Calcium Carbide in Fruit Ripening Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its crackdown on the illegal use of calcium carbide for fruit ripening. ● The FSSAI has urged…
1. IICA organises roundtable consultation on R&D expenditure by top 1,000 listed companies in India Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Indian Economy Context ● A roundtable consultation held in New Delhi, organised by the School of Business Environment, IICA, with support from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, focused on R&D expenditure by…
1. New & Renewable Energy Secretary addresses World Hydrogen Summit 2024, highlights India’s vision and capabilities in Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies Context Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary of India’s Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, highlighted India’s leadership at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024. He emphasised the…
1. First set of citizenship certificates after notification of Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 issued Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity. Context ● The Union government granted citizenship certificates to over 300 people, predominantly Pakistani Hindus, under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019. ● This move comes after the implementation of the CAA was enabled by the…