NATIONAL BIS Standards for Biodegradable Agri By-Product Utensils The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a significant standard, IS 18267: 2023, for food serving utensils made from agri by-products. This standard aims to reduce plastic pollution, promote sustainability, and bring numerous Read More
Context: According to National Health Mission estimates, 6%7% of India’s population suffers from mental disorders. Without proper diagnosis, the patient and their families keep suffering as mental health responses remain mired in myths, stigmas, and taboos. Reasons for caregiver stress: Physical and Read More
Context The World economic Forum (WEF) released the annual Gender Gap Report 2023. About the report: The “Global Gender Gap Report 2023″, assesses equality across various sectors. The WEF’s Gender Gap Index measures gender parity in 146 countries and across four areas: Economic participation and opportunity, Educational attainment, Health and Read More
Context Recently, Manipur High Court has granted limited Internet access in designated places in the State after a petition seeking the restoration of net access. About the issue: The State of Manipur ordered a state-wide internet shutdown to tackle the escalating violence. The notification stated that the Read More
Context Recently, the Central Government has decided to withdraw the proposed draft of the Live-stock and Live-stock Product (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023. The Bill is meant to replace the Live-stock Importation Act, 1898, and the Live-stock (Amendment) Act, 2001. What comes under live-stock in India? Read More
Context: The Law Commission of India in its 279th report, released in April 2023, has recommended the retention of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which contains the Law of Sedition. Probable Question: Q. Discuss India’s sedition law in light of recommendations of the Read More
Context The recently concluded Bonn climate conference in Germany was critical for reviewing and reforming the Climate finance architecture. The Funds allocated for the climate menace by developed countries are inaccessible, privately owned and not reaching the developing countries. What is New Collective Quantified Coal Read More
Context: The Prime Minister during his latest ‘Mann ki baat’ episode spoke about Miyawaki plantation. He gave the example of a Kerala-based teacher, Raafi Ramnath, who used the Miyawaki technique to transform a barren land into a mini forest. About Miyawaki Plantation: Read More
Context: Recently, the Bonn climate conference was concluded in Germany. Probable Question: Q. What are the key issue discussed at the Bonn Climate Change Conference 2023 and how do they contribute to global efforts in addressing climate change? About the Bonn Climate Conference: The Read More
Context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) entered into a collaborative partnership. About the UNDP Partnership with DAY-NULM: Aim: To provide support for women looking to start and expanding their own enterprises Sectors Read More