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Land subsidence: It is the sinking of the ground because of underground material movement. Subsidence can be caused by gradual settling or sudden sinking of the Earth’s surface Land subsidence incidents in hilly urban India are becoming increasingly common. About 12.6% of India’s land area is estimated to be prone to landslides, especially in Sikkim,Read 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

Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual behaviour that’s offensive, humiliating or intimidating. It can be written, verbal or physical, and can happen in person or online. The recent case of allegations of sexual harassment that some of India’s sportswomen (wrestling) are said to have faced have shocked the India. What are the reasons behind sexual harassmentRead 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