Current Affair Category: Social Justice

Indian Express Excellence in Governance Awards 2025: Governance Means Building Trust Between Government and Society: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, emphasized that governance aims to establish trust between the government and society. He highlighted that citizens must trust the system to work for them, support them, and […]

By 2036, 600 million+ people will reside in cities; current infrastructure is insufficient. Cities face issues like overcrowding, pollution, poor infrastructure, and weak public services. Pollution Crisis: 42 towns among the top 50 most polluted globally. 50% of 603 rivers polluted, and only 20% of waste is treated. Air pollution costs India $95 billion annually […]

Why in News ? The Supreme Court recently emphasized that sexual equality, along with moral and ethical training on respectful behavior towards women, must be incorporated into school curriculums. Need for Sexual Equality: Addressing Deep-Rooted Patriarchy:India continues to face challenges stemming from gender biases that restrict opportunities for women in various domains. Economic Participation:Gender disparities […]

Why in News? The first-ever Regional Dialogue on Social Justice under the Global Coalition for Social Justice was inaugurated in New Delhi, marking a significant international initiative hosted by India. Key Points: Inauguration of Regional Dialogue: Inaugurated by Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Organized under the […]

Why in News? The United States, under the Donald Trump administration, is moving to virtually disband the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary foreign aid arm of the US government. This decision will halt critical healthcare initiatives like the Breaking the Barriers (BTB) tuberculosis elimination program in India, particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, […]

Why in News? A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research (ICMR-NITVAR) and Mizoram University has shed light on the success of HIV self-testing (HIVST) in Mizoram. The initiative helped many young people get tested for the first time in the state, which has the highest […]

Guardians of ‘Green Gold’ – Konda Reddi Tribe Overview: Location: Godavari Valley, Andhra Pradesh; specifically, Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Lifestyle: Engage in agriculture, fishing, and Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) collection. Significance: Preserve and utilize Konda Veduru bamboo for food, instruments, and commercial purposes. Konda Veduru Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus): Habitat: Endemic to South Asia; dominates 53% […]

Why in News ? In Andhra Pradesh, the government declared Badampudi (Eluru district), Velpuru, Kanuru (West Godavari), and Gampalagudem (NTR district) as biosecurity zones to contain the bird flu outbreak. This includes: Restricting the movement of birds and poultry products. Conducting disinfection drives. Monitoring the situation to ensure public and animal health. What are Biosecurity […]

Why in News ? India has been ranked 96th out of 180 nations in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2024. Overview of CPI 2024: The CPI 2024 underscores the negative impact of corruption on global efforts to tackle climate change. The index evaluates the perceived level of public sector corruption across 180 […]

Why in News? On 10 February 2025, Union Minister of Minority & Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, provided updates in the Rajya Sabha regarding the Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme for the welfare of minorities. This programme, aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for the socio-economic upliftment of minorities, encompasses various schemes implemented through a saturation […]