Current Affair Category: Social Justice

According to a new Lancet study based on Global Burden of Disease data, India ranked second after Nigeria in the number of unvaccinated or “zero-dose” children in 2023. About Zero-Dose Children: “Zero-dose children” refers to children who have not received even a single dose of any routine childhood vaccination. In 2023, 1.44 million children in […]

Gender equity in urban governance ensures that women have equal representation, opportunities, and influence in key administrative and technical roles within city bureaucracies, such as municipal officers, urban planners, engineers, and law enforcement officials. While women constitute nearly 46% of elected representatives in urban local bodies (ULBs), their presence in bureaucratic roles remains significantly low, […]

Why in News?  India has achieved a historic milestone by entering the top 100 in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, ranking 99th out of 167 nations in the 2025 Sustainable Development Report (SDR) released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SDG/SDR Mains :   GS 2/GS […]

  Why in News ? The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar taluk, Karnataka, has become the center of tensions following the arrest and subsequent bail of farmers accused of entering the sanctuary with country-made weapons. The situation has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the region. About Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary: Location […]

Why in News?  This year’s Yoga Day activities will revolve around 10 unique signature events to mark the 11 th edition of the global event. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Key terms related to Yoga Day Mains :   GS 1/3  Health /Enviroment Key Highlights of IDY 2025 Activities: Signature Events: Yoga Sangam: A […]

Why in News? Unlike in other countries where higher prices have deterred smoking, prices remain low in India; tobacco affordability undermines the World Health Organization’s MPOWER framework and weakens control, hindering efforts to reduce tobacco-related cancers; implementing robust policies are the need of the hour to curb tobacco use Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains […]

Why in News ?. Kerala’s Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has recently  inaugurated the Njattadi Festival, a sapling festival organized by the Thiruvarppu Grama Panchayat in Kottayam district. The event, also referred to as a planting festival, celebrates agricultural innovation and community participation in farming, with a focus on modern techniques like drone-assisted seed sowing. Relevance […]

Why in News? The recently launched Yashoda AI – Your AI SAKHI aims to enhance women’s literacy in artificial intelligence and digital awareness. Spearheaded by the National Commission for Women (NCW). Objectives of Yashoda AI The primary goal of Yashoda AI is to equip women with essential knowledge and skills in AI, cybersecurity, and digital safety. By […]

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 […]

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. […]