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Jal Jeevan Mission, Objectives, Benefits and Fund Sharing

Context: The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has halved the funding for the extended period of the Jal Jeevan Mission. There are serious concerns over inflated costs by states and contract irregularities. About Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) In 2019, with the...

Hantavirus: Causes, Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Hantavirus is a rodent-borne virus that causes severe respiratory or renal diseases in humans. It poses significant health risks and has a notably high fatality rate. Understanding its transmission, symptoms, and prevention is crucial for public safety. What is Hantavirus?...

Pashu Dhan Aushadhi Initiative

The Union Government has launched the Pashu Aushadhi Initiative, a scheme designed to establish affordable generic veterinary medicine stores across India. This initiative is a crucial step in ensuring accessible and cost-effective healthcare for livestock, benefiting farmers and improving livestock...

Octopuses and their kin are a New Animal Welfare Frontier

Context: Cephalopods’ unique intelligence and behaviours place them at the frontier of animal welfare considerations. Their advanced cognitive skills and adaptability challenge traditional ethical frameworks, highlighting the need for regulations similar to those for vertebrates. About Cephalopods Cephalopods are marine...

Paris Olympics 2024, India at the Olympics Medals 2024

The Paris Olympics 2024 is gearing up to be an extraordinary event, marked by high expectations, significant risks, and the promise of historic achievements. Hosting the Olympics for the third time, after 1900 and 1924, Paris aims to deliver a...

Sub-Classification for SCs and STs, Impact on Social Justice

Sub-Classification for SCs and STs In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) is permissible for reservation. This ruling, delivered by a seven-judge Constitution bench led by...

UPSC to Revamp Its Exam System With New Technology

In an effort to bolster the integrity and security of its examinations, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a major overhaul of its exam system. This decision comes in response to recent controversies and allegations of cheating, notably...

Cyclone Remal 2024 Update, Affected Areas, Potential Impact

Cyclone Remal killed 4 people in West Bengal as post-Remal rain continues and nearly 29,500 houses were damaged and 77,200 people still in camps. Cyclonic Remal originated in the central Bay of Bengal and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm...

Current Affairs 2nd May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

DRDO's SMART System Context Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. About Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) Type:...

Climate Change and Labour Productivity

Context The International Labour Organization (ILO) report, 'Ensuring Safety and health at Work in a Changing Climate', emphasises the need to prepare workplaces for climate change. Emerging Hazards Identified by the ILO ILO identifies six key impacts of climate change...