Context Recently the Supreme Court constituted a National Task Force (NTF) of senior medical professionals to formulate comprehensive safety protocols for healthcare workers across India. About The NTF has been tasked with the essential obligation of devising an action plan Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Supreme Court to Assess Permanent Environmental Regulator
Context The Supreme Court of India has recently taken a significant step towards addressing environmental governance by deciding to examine the necessity of establishing a permanent environmental regulator. This move comes in light of ongoing concerns regarding the effectiveness of Read More …
RBI Initiates Draft Framework for Self-Regulatory Organizations
Context Recently the Reserve Bank of India issued a framework for recognition of self-regulatory organisations in the financial markets space to help strengthen compliance culture and provide a consultative platform for policy making. About The RBI framework provides guidelines for Read More …
Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
Context India is on its way to achieve its target of blending 20% of petrol with ethanol by 2025-26. About Ethanol is an agricultural by-product that’s specially obtained from the processing of sugar from sugarcane, but also from other sources Read More …
SC issues guidelines for designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court
Context Recently, the Supreme Court designated 39 lawyers, including 10 women, as senior advocates. About Under Section 16 of the Advocates Act 1961 two classes of advocates are categorized; Senior Advocate and Junior or those who are not specified as Read More …
A ground plan for sustainable mass employment
Context The issue of sustainable mass employment is critical for economic stability and social equity, particularly in developing countries like India. With a growing population and a rapidly changing job market, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive strategy Read More …
Red Sea crisis impacts India’s exports
Context India’s petroleum exports to Europe have undergone a significant transformation due to escalating security threats in the Red Sea. This shift, driven by increased attacks on merchant vessels, has resulted in a complete rerouting of shipments around the Cape Read More …
Handloom industry in India
Context The Indian handloom sector has long been a cornerstone of the country’s cultural heritage and economic fabric. In response to ongoing challenges faced by this sector, the Union Textile Ministry has implemented several schemes aimed at promoting and supporting Read More …
India, Japan hold ‘2+2’ dialogue with focus on Indo-Pacific
Context The third India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Meeting took place on August 20, 2024, in New Delhi, marking a significant step in the evolving strategic partnership between the two nations. This meeting, which included discussions between the Foreign and Defense Ministers Read More …
Violence Against Healthcare Professionals in India
Context Recently it has been observed that violence against healthcare workers is a disturbingly common occurrence in India. About Statistics reveal a sample of increasing aggression, especially in public healthcare facilities. These incidents spotlight the harsh reality that violence is Read More …