Context Of the 18,179 adoptions recorded since 2019, only 1,404 concerned children with specific needs when absolutely the numbers of adoptions noticed an increase over the subsequent 5 years. Adoption in legal terms Adoption is the formal method by which Read More …
Day: August 27, 2024
India adds 3 new Ramsar sites:
Context Recently, three new Ramsar Sites in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu were announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav taking the tally of Ramsar Sites in India to 85. Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and the Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Read More …
Centre issues comprehensive guidelines for handling public grievances
Context In order to ensure effective redressal of public grievances Union Government comes out with guidelines They are intended to enhance protection of the citizens, rationalise the process and give emphasis and direction to the grievance redressal mechanism. Key Highlights Read More …
Human Brain Tissue Microplastics:
Context The discovery of microplastics in human brains has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, highlighting the pervasive and alarming impact of plastic pollution on human health. Recent studies have revealed that microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimetres in diameter, Read More …
News of the day – 27th August 2024
The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR Headline Source Syllabus MHA announces five new districts in Ladakh The Hindu(Page 1) GS2(Governance) The heavy shackles of fear and vigilance The Hindu(Page 6) GS2(Governance) Caste enumeration The Hindu(Page 6) GS2(Governance) Crime, health-worker safety Read More …
Money coming from drugs is a serious threat to country’s security
Context Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation recently inaugurated the Zonal Unit Office of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) NCB is the apex drug regulation enforcement and intelligence agency of India, set Read More …