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 Why in News ? Inaugurated in Jaipur, India, the Forum is a milestone for regional cooperation in sustainable waste management and circular economy initiatives. Key Points : Focuses on Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) principles to achieve resource efficiency, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability. Previous host countries: India (2018, 8th edition) and Cambodia (2023, 11th […]

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 Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan is a key initiative by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to enhance the leadership skills and decision-making abilities of Women Elected Representatives (WERs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Key Highlights: Capacity Building for WERs: Focus on leadership development, decision-making, and grassroots governance. Launch of training modules and a […]

Why in news ? PM Narendra Modi highlighted the outdated Dramatic Performances Act, 1876, as part of his government’s drive to repeal obsolete laws. Criticized its colonial intent to suppress public expression and nationalist sentiments. Provisions of the Act: Empowered authorities to ban plays, pantomimes, or dramas in public places deemed: Scandalous or defamatory. Likely […]

Key points : Global Context: Access to Education in Familiar Languages: Nearly 40% of the global population lacks access to education in a language they speak or understand. In low- and middle-income countries, this figure rises to 90%, affecting over a quarter of a billion learners. Impact of Language Barriers: Language barriers disproportionately affect education […]

What is the news?The Election Commission of India (EC) announced that it will rectify issues of duplicate Voter ID (EPIC) numbers and ensure that every registered voter is assigned a unique 10-digit EPIC number. This decision comes in response to reports that some voters in one State had EPIC numbers matching those of voters in […]

Why in News ? Despite being the third-largest economy in the world, India ranks 28th in the digital user economy, according to a report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and the Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (CIDE). The report highlights a significant disparity between India’s overall level […]

Why in News? The Meghalaya High Court recently initiated a suo motu public interest litigation to monitor the conservation of wetlands in the State. This brings attention back to wetlands, an essential ecosystem critical to sustainable development. The observation coincides with ‘World Wetland Day,’ celebrated every year on February 2 to commemorate the adoption of […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court set aside the termination of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh, terming it “punitive, arbitrary, and illegal.” Directed their reinstatement within 15 days in accordance with their seniority. While they won’t receive salaries for the period of termination, their monetary benefits will be calculated notionally for pension purposes. […]

Why in News ?  A glacier avalanche struck a BRO project site in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, trapping 22 workers under ice. What is a Glacier Avalanche? A glacier avalanche occurs when a large mass of ice, snow, and debris breaks off from a glacier and hurtles down a slope. These avalanches are highly destructive and […]