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MAKE EPI AN ‘ESSENTIAL PROGRAMME ON IMMUNISATION’  TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1974, with the aim to expand immunization benefits globally. India initiated its EPI in 1978, later renamed as the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in

THE SERVICES STORY  TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Goldman Sachs report emphasizes India's outpacing of the global average in services exports, underscoring the nation's burgeoning success in the global services sector.  Services Export Growth  Professional consulting experienced fastest growth.  Travel services showed slowest growth.  Financial services poised to grow with initiatives like

RECOGNISE ‘THIS LEAVE’ AS A WOMAN’S RIGHT  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Legislative efforts for menstrual leave in India have seen advocacy through Private Member Bills, with varying provisions aimed at recognizing menstruation as a natural process and promoting gender equality.  About Menstrual Leave:  Menstrual leave refers to the provision of

THIS IS THE YEAR TO GET THE SDG GOALS BACK ON TRACK  TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015, aim to tackle global challenges by 2030. Despite initial progress, recent reports suggest significant obstacles remain, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Urgent action is needed, focusing

MAHARASHTRA GEARS UP FOR TIGER TRANSLOCATION TO SAHYADRI RESERVE IN BID TO REVIVE NUMBERS  TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  Maharashtra plans to translocate tigers from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) to revive the tiger population in the Northern Western Ghats forests.  Reason for Translocation:  Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) currently

TIME TO TALK  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Mullaperiyar dam, situated in Kerala but under the ownership and operation of Tamil Nadu, stands as a focal point of ongoing disputes between the two states. Despite repeated interventions by the courts, concerns regarding dam safety and maintenance remain unresolved.  Tamil Nadu

THE KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK CONTROVERSY TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU On April 24, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) from onboarding new customers online and issuing fresh credit cards due to deficiencies in its IT systems. Reasons for Restrictions: RBI identified serious deficiencies in KMB's IT inventory,

TURMOIL AND TEST  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Haryana faces political instability as three independent MLAs withdraw support from the ruling BJP.  Former coalition partner, the JJP, extends support to Congress, challenging BJP's majority.  Assembly Composition:  90-member State Assembly, currently with 88 members.  BJP-led government holds 43 seats, falling short of

THE FRAYING OF THE MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The MCC is a set of guidelines framed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure fair, peaceful, and civilized elections in the country.  Free and fair elections are integral to the Indian Constitution. Article 324 grants

ADOPTING A TRANSFORMATIVE VISION FOR MEDIATION  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Mediation Act of 2023 marks a significant shift in India's legal landscape. Recognizing the limitations of traditional litigation, this act actively promotes mediation as a key tool for resolving disputes.   By establishing a framework for pre-litigation, court-annexed, online, and

MORE SOLAR STORMS BREWING AFTER LAST WEEK’S AURORAE AS SUN ‘WAKES UP’  TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  On May 10, a significant solar storm occurred, triggered by sunspot AR 3664, which unleashed three coronal mass ejections towards Earth.  Solar storms and the stunning aurorae they create are a source of wonder

SMART CITIES MISSION  The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Government of India in June 2015.   The mission aims to transform 100 cities across the country to enhance the quality of life for citizens through sustainable and inclusive development, leveraging advanced technologies.   The mission's deadline, initially set for 2020,