News: Recently, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar attended the 20th IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. Manama Dialogue Explained. About the Manama Dialogue Manama Dialogue is an annual global security and geopolitical summit held in Bahrain. It was initiated in 2004. The Dialogue is organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies in collaboration with… Continue reading Manama Dialogue
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Invesment in Palliative Care in India
Source: The post Invesment in Palliative Care in India has been created, based on the article “Why India needs to invest in palliative care” published in “Indian Express” on 10th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS-2 Governance Context: The article underscores the urgent need for India to invest in palliative care as an integral part… Continue reading Invesment in Palliative Care in India
Reforms in Merchant Shipping
Source: The post Reforms in Merchant Shipping has been created, based on the article “On reforms in merchant shipping” published in “The Hindu” on 10th December 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS-2 Governance Context: The article provides an in-depth analysis of the proposed reforms in India’s merchant shipping sector through the introduction of two significant bills—the… Continue reading Reforms in Merchant Shipping
Right to disconnect
Source: The post right to disconnect has been created, based on the article “Indians need the right to disconnect” published in “The Hindu” on 10th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Context: The article “Indians Need the Right to Disconnect brings to… Continue reading Right to disconnect
National Human Rights Commission
News: Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December every year to commemorate the adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To celebrate the Human Rights Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is organising a programme at the Plenary Hall of the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About NHRC It is a statutory body established… Continue reading National Human Rights Commission
PM e-Vidya
News: Recently, the Union Minister for Education launched the DTH 24×7 Channel No. 31, as a part of PM e-Vidya initiative, to provide education through Indian Sign Language for students who have hearing disabilities. About PM e-Vidya The scheme was launched in May 2020, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, by the Ministry of… Continue reading PM e-Vidya
Improving Education for Children Living in Poverty
Source: The post Improving Education for Children Living in Poverty has been created, based on the article “Indian school education is in need of a radical reboot” published in “Live mint” on 9th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Context: The article… Continue reading Improving Education for Children Living in Poverty
Sacred Groves
News: Sacred groves can preserve biodiversity and function as carbon sink, enabling India to achieve her carbon goals. Unfortunately, most of them are under threat today. About Sacred Groves Sacred groves are areas of forest or woodland that are considered sacred by local communities, often due to their spiritual, cultural, or religious significance. They are… Continue reading Sacred Groves
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
News: India has been elected to chair the 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). About UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs It is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-related matters. Headquarters: Vienna, Austria Mandate– It is mandated to monitor global drug trends, support Member States in formulating balanced… Continue reading UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Notre Dame Cathedral
News: Notre Dame Cathedral, one of France’s most iconic landmarks, recently reopened after five years of restoration following the 2019 fire. About Notre Dame Cathedral It is a medieval Catholic cathedral located on an island in the Seine River in Paris, France. The cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is regarded as one… Continue reading Notre Dame Cathedral
