vdAdmin May 10, 2025
Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)
Why in News?. A 42-year-old woman in Malappuram, Kerala, has recently tested positive for Nipah virus. She was diagnosed with Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)/ insecticide-treated nets (ITNs Mains : GS 1/GS 2 – Social Issues/ Health) About the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES): Acute […]
vdAdmin May 9, 2025
Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
Why in News? The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has shown a gradual decline, as per the latest data from the Office of the Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India. Released in 2025, the data highlights India’s progress in reducing maternal deaths, a critical indicator of reproductive health, while identifying regional and age-specific challenges. […]
vdAdmin May 2, 2025
Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
Why in News ? The Geneva-based Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions’ (GANHRI) Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) has recommended downgrading the status of India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) from ‘A’ to ‘B’ category. This recommendation marks the first-ever downgrade in NHRC’s history since its establishment in 1993. 2. Reasons for Downgrade Recommendation Impartiality […]
vdAdmin May 1, 2025
WAVES 2025
Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated the WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai . Relevance: : Prelims : WAVES 2025 Mains : GS 1 -Society/ Social Issues Overview of WAVES 2025: Event: The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 is a four-day summit focusing on the audio-visual industry. Location and […]
vdAdmin May 1, 2025
Caste Census
Why in News?The Union government has announced that the forthcoming population census will include a caste census.Union Home Minister Amit Shah referred to this as a “historic decision” aimed at ensuring “social justice.” Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NPR/NRC/ Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) Mains : GS I: Indian Heritage, Culture, Society, and Geography GS […]
vdAdmin April 29, 2025
What is Risk Society ?
Why in News ? Recently an article, published in The Hindu discusses the concept of a risk society, introduced by sociologist Ulrich Beck, which describes the transition from an industrial society to one shaped by uncertainty and hazards arising from technological and environmental developments. Relevance: Mains : GS Paper I/( Social Issue)/II (Governance, Social Justice) […]
vdAdmin April 21, 2025
National Vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047/विकसित भारत 2047: राष्ट्रीय दृष्टि
Why in news? Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has recently outlined a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. Overview: India’s vision for 2047, termed ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), aspires to transform the nation into a developed economy by its 100th independence anniversary. The vision rests on four […]
vdAdmin April 17, 2025
नागरिक पंजीकरण प्रणाली (Civil Registration System – CRS)/Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969
Why in News? The Registrar General of India (RGI) issued a circular on March 17, 2025, emphasizing the mandatory reporting of births and deaths within 21 days by private and government hospitals under the Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969 (amended in 2023). Key Points of the News: Mandatory Reporting under the RBD Act, […]
vdAdmin April 16, 2025
The India Justice Report 2025/इंडिया जस्टिस रिपोर्ट 2025:
Why in News ? The India Justice Report 2025, the fourth edition of this biennial report, has been released. It evaluates the performance of Indian states in delivering justice across four key pillars: policing, judiciary, prisons, and legal aid. Southern states, led by Karnataka, have dominated the rankings, while West Bengal fell to the last […]
vdAdmin April 15, 2025
Sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs)/अनुसूचित जातियों (SCs) का उप-श्रेणीकरण:
Why in News? Telangana has become the first state in India to notify the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs), a significant step towards addressing disparities within SC communities. Why Important for UPSC Prelims & Mains? Prelims: Constitutional Provisions for SCs/STs/ Articles 341 and 342/15(4)/16(4) Mains: Relevant for essays and GS Paper II (Governance, Social Justice). […]
