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1) NITI Aayog’s Annual Health Index 2020-21: Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana emerged as the top performers among the ‘larger states’ in the NITI Aayog’s annual ‘health index’ for the Covid year of 2020-21. Larger States: Among the 19 ‘larger states’, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have occupied first, second and third place respectively, in terms of overall performance. Bihar (19th),Read more

1) US Debt Ceiling Crisis – If the House of Representatives and the President’s White House are unable to come to an agreement to increase or suspend the debt ceiling, the US will default on its obligations by June 1 according to the Treasury Secretary of the US. The debt ceiling is the maximum amountRead more

1.PBR and Biodiversity Management in India: National Campaign for Updation and Verification of People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) was launched in Goa, marking a significant milestone in the documentation and preservation of India’s rich biological diversity. It was organised by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. People’s Biodiversity Register serves as a comprehensive record of various aspects of biodiversity, including conservation ofRead more

1) 3rd Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC): Summit was held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on May 22, 2023 It was co-chaired by Indian and Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister and attended by 14 Pacific Island Countries (PICs). India supports the sovereignty and integrity of all countries and emphasised the shared priority of reforming international institutions to amplify the voice of the Global South. India alsoRead more

1) G7 Summit: Climate Wishlist: During the recent 49th G7 summit, member countries had outlined key milestones in their climate Wishlist in response to ongoing studies and reports that continue to raise alarms about the worsening state of climate change, urging immediate action. The G7 emphasized the need for a global peak in emissions by 2025Read more

1) Appointment of Judges in Supreme Court: The Supreme Court of India recently witnessed the administration of oath to two new judges, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, and Justice K.V. Viswanathan, by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Originally, the Supreme Court had eight judges (one chief justice and seven others). The current strength of the Supreme Court isRead more

1) ECL Based Loan Loss Provisioning Framework: Lenders in India have approached the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking a one-year extension for the implementation of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL)-based loan loss provisioning framework The RBI had previously proposed the adoption of the ECL approach for credit impairment, and banks were given a one-year period for implementation onceRead more

1) Hysterectomy: Concerned about the high risk faced by poor and less-educated women, especially in rural areas, who undergo unjustified hysterectomies, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has initiated measures to address this issue A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus (womb), the organ in a woman’s body where a babyRead more

1) Artificial Sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners have gained popularity among calorie-conscious individuals seeking low-calorie options. However, recent studies have raised concerns about their long-term effectiveness for weight loss and potential health risks Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that are used as alternatives to natural sugars. These sweeteners are chemically synthesized and provide a sweet taste without the high calorie content of regular sugar.Read more

1) Gaps in AePS Exploited by Cybercriminals: The Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) in India has recently faced exploitation by cybercriminals, leading to unauthorized access to users’ bank accounts The AePS is a bank-led model that allows online interoperable financial transactions at Point of Sale (PoS) or micro-ATMs through the Business Correspondent (BC) of any bank using the Aadhaar authentication ItRead more