Over 200 Malaiyali tribespeople once inhabited traditional clay huts atop Yelagiri hill in northern Tamil Nadu, now replaced by modern homes except for one ancient hut, symbolizing their transition from foraging to modern living.
About Malaiyali tribe
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At present, 14 States and Union Territories are yet to sign a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Education Ministry, which mandates the under the Centre’s flagship scheme for State-run higher education.
What is the new Scheme?
What are State’s Concerns?
What are the issues in the higher education system?
The recent suspensions of leaders in Parliament has ignited a debate on the potential infringement of MPs' privileges and the arbitrary use of suspension as a political tool.
What are the issues arising out of such suspension?
What are Privilege motions?
When does Privilege committee come into role?
Several new laws, passed by Parliament recently came into force after they received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu. An official gazette notification in this regard was issued by the government.
The List
Others
How a Bill becomes an Act?
Types of Bills |
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Ordinary Bill (Article 107 & 108) |
It is concerned with law making on matters other than money. |
Money Bill (Article 110) |
The Bill deals with matter other than financial subjects. |
Financial Bill (Article 117 (1), Article 117(3)) |
It is concerned with financial matters (taxation, public expenditure etc) |
Constitution Amendment Bill (Article 368) |
It is concerned with the amendment of the provisions of the Constitution. |
Ordinance Replacing Bill (Article 123) |
The bill is introduced before the Parliament to replace an ordinance with or without amendments promulgated by the President |
Three years after the launch of the revised National Strategic Plan 2020-2025 to end TB, India is nowhere near meeting this target.
Status of TB in India:
About TB:
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Major challenges faced by India in controlling TB |
Required measures to address the issue. |
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Important Facts
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National and international initiatives:
Conclusion
By harnessing innovative solutions such as artificial intelligence, forging partnerships with stakeholders, and investing in research and development, India can effectively enhance the capacity of the public health system to eliminate TB and improve the overall health outcomes of our communities.
In order to boost the crop yields and maximise the use efficiency of imported nutrients, fortification of urea with micronutrients is a positive step.
Urea Gold Fertiliser
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What are the concerns?
What measures are required?
Government measures to reduce Urea’s Consumption
In order to get a breakthrough in the definitive identification of SARS-CoV-2, Scientists didn’t go the more time-consuming microbiology route; instead, and in a break from tradition, they were directly subjected to genome-sequencing and bioinformatic analysis, which helped the scientists quickly identify the virus. This new approach is called metagenomics.
What is Metagenomics?
What are its major applications?
Top of Form
How significant is the new technique?
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das pitched for the "expeditious completion" of the 16th general review of the quotas at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), pointing out that the same can help the multilateral lender assist distressed countries in a better way.
What are IMF Quotas?
First phase of Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) implementation highlights importance of Indigenous-led conservation and need for increased funding.
What is ICI?
The cotton crop in North India is under the threat of pink bollworm (PBW) attacks and the intensity of pest attacks is seen higher this year.
What is PBW?
Deadly bacteria outbreak forces all migrants off Bibby Stockholm barge after four days
About legionella bacteria
Russia opens fire on cargo vessel in Black Sea.
About Black Sea
Context:
Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) of India directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a detailed non-invasive survey of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. As all scientific techniques have limitations, must be kept in mind while settling a dispute with such significant political implications needs a directive.
Technique to be used by ASI:
Challenges with these techniques in ‘Gyanvapi’ case:
Points to be taken care of:
Context
The government tabled the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointments, Conditions of Service, Term of Office) Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
Features of the bill
Misgivings of The Election Commission
Way Ahead
Context:
The recent visit of three retired Indian service chiefs to Taipei has sparked media speculation about India's stance and potential actions in the event of a military operation by Beijing to reunify Taiwan with mainland China.
Background and Position of Taiwan in World Order
India’s relationship with the RoC
Way forward
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