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Children and Digital Dumpsites Report Highlights impacts of E-waste

What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled “Children and Digital Dumpsites”. Contents1 About Children and Digital Dumpsites Report:2 Impact of E-Waste:3 Recommendations:4 E-Waste Generation: About Children and Digital Dumpsites Report: The report summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on the links between informal e-waste recycling activities and the health impact… Continue reading Children and Digital Dumpsites Report Highlights impacts of E-waste

India starts exporting GI-certified “Jalgaon banana” to Dubai

What is the News? In a major boost to India’s exports of Geographical Indications(GI) certified agricultural produce, a consignment of fibre and mineral-rich ‘Jalgaon Banana’ has been shipped to Dubai. About Jalgaon Banana: Jalgaon is known as the ‘banana hub’ of Maharashtra. It accounts for about 50% of the State’s banana plantation. In 2016, the… Continue reading India starts exporting GI-certified “Jalgaon banana” to Dubai

Supreme court approves “CBSE assessment formula”

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the CBSE assessment formula?4 Practical Component: What is the News? Earlier, the Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) cancelled Class 12th final exams due to COVID-19. Recently the Supreme Court of India has approved the formula submitted by the CBSE to assess the final marks of Class 12 students.… Continue reading Supreme court approves “CBSE assessment formula”

SC refuses to stay demolition of settlements in “Aravalli range” in Haryana

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case about?4 What did the Supreme Court say?5 About Aravalli Range: What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has refused to stop the demolition of over 10,000 settlements encroaching on forests in the Aravalli range in Haryana’s Faridabad district. What was the case about?… Continue reading SC refuses to stay demolition of settlements in “Aravalli range” in Haryana

Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”

What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched the ‘Adi Prashikshan Portal’. About Adi Prashikshan Portal: Adi Prashikshan Portal aims to act as a central repository for information on all training programmes conducted by Tribal institutions across the country under Adi Prashikshan-Training for Tribals initiative. Developed by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”

Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Report:4 Birth Registration:5 Death Registration: What is the News? The Office of the Registrar General of India has released a report titled “Vital Statistics of India Based on The Civil Registration System”. About the Report: The report provides an overview of the working of the Civil Registration… Continue reading Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019

Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Tigers in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra:4 Tiger Reserves and Sanctuaries in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra:5 Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary: What is the News? Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district has seen 22 deaths from tiger attacks in 2021. However, the Central Chanda divisional forest area has kept the numbers down to two only.… Continue reading Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict

Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?

Synopsis: Recently, the COVID pandemic has exacerbated the brain drain problem in India but instead of obsessing over the issue of brain drain, government should be more concerned about implementing structural reforms. This will ensure that we create an environment where every last individual is able to thrive to his/her fullest potential. Contents1 Introduction2 What… Continue reading Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?

Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA

Synopsis: The Delhi High Court granted bail to young student and activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Asif Tanha. The present judgement of Delhi HC will go a long way in strengthening the most important pillar of our democracy – right to protest and dissent. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the problems faced by courts in granting… Continue reading Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA

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