Recent developments have highlighted a growing anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh, reminiscent of the wave observed earlier in Maldives. Social media trolls have sparked controversy, leading to a diplomatic standoff between India and Bangladesh. This emerging trend underscores a significant shift in the bilateral relations between the two countries.
1: Dimension-Factors fuelling the Anti-India Wave in Bangladesh
2: Dimension-Significance of Bangladesh for India
3: Dimension-Implication for Both Countries
4: Dimension-Transformation in India’s global image
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US is urging India to maintain the implementation of the oil price cap aimed at limiting profits to Russia, while also promoting stable global energy markets.
1: Dimension- Price Cap and Objective
2: Dimension- Impact of price caps
The imposition of price caps due to Western sanctions on Russian oil significantly impacts India's oil trade with Russia in several ways:
Taiwan was recently hit by its biggest earthquake in at least 25 years.
Reason behind earthquakes in Taiwan
Volcano Issue
Fact Box: Ring of Fire
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The political parties have headed into election mode across the country and all candidates who are in the fray have their own symbols besides the symbol of their respective parties.
What is election symbol?
Election Commission’s powers:
For years, the states and the Union have been pitted on who has the legislative competence over each type of alcohol. However, in a latest update, the Supreme Court has ruled that the States' power to legislate to regulate industrial alcohol is untrammeled and complete.
Overlapping jurisdictions under various lists
Fact Box Industrial alcohol is used as a raw material to create other products, and is not meant for human consumption. |
By 2040, cases of prostate cancer are likely to double worldwide to 2.9 million per year, from 1.4 million per year in 2020, according to a new analysis published in the Lancet Commission.
Fact Box: Prostate
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The central government has notified the implementation of three recently enacted criminal laws from July 1, 2024. However, Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, has been put on hold pending discussions with the All India Motor Transport Congress due to concerns raised by truck drivers regarding its severity.
Concerns Regarding Section 106(2):
Introduction of 'Petty Organised Crime':
Revisiting Theft Provisions:
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Despite the introduction of the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) alongside Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the provision for counting VVPAT tallies from random polling booths, critics continue to raise concerns about the use of EVMs in Indian elections. The Supreme Court of India has listed petitions related to demands for a 100% recount of all VVPATs.
Transparency Enhancement with Machine Audit Trail:
Addressing Potential Vulnerabilities Introduced by VVPATs:
Evidence of EVM Reliability and Minimal Discrepancies:
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Ahead of the upcoming general elections, the Jan Swasthya Abhiyan has released an 18-point "People’s Health Manifesto," urging all political parties to prioritize healthcare. The manifesto outlines seven interrelated shifts in health policies and systems to address the challenges faced by India's healthcare sector.
Emphasizing Primary Healthcare:
Increased Public Health Financing:
Decentralizing Care:
Verifying, please be patient.