Criminals are reaping “obscene” profits of nearly one-quarter of a trillion dollars from forced labour, says the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Key-highlights of the Report
1: Dimension- Reason behind the situation
2: Dimension- Impact of such exploitation
3: Dimension- Required Measures
Mains Practice Question
Q: “Forced labour is the most dangerous form of modern slavery”. Comment
The air quality global ranking of cities for 2023 has been released by a Swiss firm, IQAir, which has been reporting this annually for over six years now.
Key-highlights of the Report
1: Dimension-Reason behind high polluting levels
2: Dimension- Why cities of Indo-Gangetic plains are heavily polluted
Fact Box: PM 2.5 Fine particulate matter is defined as particles that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter (PM2.5). WHO’s safe guideline is just 5 micrograms per cubic metre. |
Mains Practice Question
Q: ‘Air pollution’ is a major global environmental risk. How is India being affected by air pollution? Furthermore, delve into the enduring challenge of pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, elucidating its persistent nature and impact on the region.
In the recently published UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, India ranked 126, the same as last year, in the happiness index.
Key-findings of the Report
Fact Box World Happiness Report
United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network
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The Chennai headquartered space start-up Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited is set to launch its first rocket Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD).
About Agnibaan SOrTeD
Fact Box: About Cosmos
Mission Prarambh
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)
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Report claims that famine is now imminent in Northern governorates of Gaza.
What is Famine?
Japan ended its negative interest rate policy, as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates for the first time since 2007. This marks an end to a prolonged period of ultra-loose monetary policy aimed at stimulating the economy.
What are negative interest rates?
As many as 17 states tapped financial markets to raise a total of Rs 50,206 crore through auction of state government securities, marking the largest such weekly borrowing ever.
What is a Government Security (G-Sec)?
Indian States have been gradually registering a withdrawal of Spring.
Reason behind this situation
World Sparrow Day is an annual event that is marked on March 20.
The Katli river faces degradation due to unregulated mining activities in the riverbed.
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Term |
About |
1. |
Dimorphism
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The term dimorphism denotes a trait that occurs in two distinct forms or morphs within a given species and traits that differ consistently between males and females are sexual dimorphisms. |
2. |
Forced labour |
Forced labour can be understood as work that is performed involuntarily and under the menace of any penalty. |
3. |
Jet streams |
Jet streams are narrow bands of strong wind that generally blow from west to east all across the globe. Earth has four primary jet streams: two polar jet streams, near the north and south poles, and two subtropical jet streams closer to the equator. |
4. |
Treasury Bill |
Treasury Bill is a money market instrument is issued by the Government of India. The bill is issued as a promissory note of repayment in the future. The purpose of a treasury note is to secure funds to meet the short-term fund requirements of the government. |
5. |
Western disturbances |
They are storms that originate in the Caspian or Mediterranean Sea and bring non-monsoonal rainfall to northwest India. A western disturbance is an area of low pressure that brings sudden showers, snow and fog in northwest India. |
6. |
3D-printed rocket |
A 3D-printed rocket is a spacecraft that features additively manufactured components using 3D-printing technology. Compared to most traditional rockets, the 3D-printed variety is more fuel efficient, lighter in weight and built in a fraction of the time. |
Context:
Recent discussions and reflections have brought attention to the enduring and remarkable friendship between Bhutan and India despite vast differences in size and population. This enduring partnership has sparked interest and admiration, prompting further examination of the underlying factors that have fostered such a close relationship over the past 50 years and more.Top of Form
Basis of Strong Bilateral Ties:
Development Initiatives and Future Prospects:
Context:
The Chief Justice of India's proposal to reward "super-performing" trial court judges to incentivize better performance within the judiciary has sparked discussions on the effectiveness and potential pitfalls of such an initiative.
Potential Pitfalls of Performance Incentivization:
Existing Evaluation Mechanism and Its Gaps:
Addressing the Glass Ceiling and Ensuring Equity:
Context:
Agrarian concerns and calls for legal assurances of Minimum Support Price (MSP) take centre stage ahead of general elections.
Challenges in Current Agricultural Scenario:
Significance of MSP and Challenges in Implementation:
Proposed Solutions and Policy Recommendations:
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