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WIPO TREATY ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, GENETIC RESOURCES, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE The recently concluded World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaty on Intellectual Property (IP), Genetic Resources (GRs), and Associated Traditional Knowledge (ATK) marks a significant achievement for countries of the global South, including India. Adopted by a consensus of over 150 countries, the treaty aims to balance
CYCLONE REMAL: 31 KILLED AS RAIN, LANDSLIPS WREAK HAVOC IN NORTHEAST The recent Cyclone Remal caused severe landslides in northeastern India, resulting in significant casualties. This highlights the urgent need for enhanced multi-hazard disaster resilience. While early warnings for cyclones have improved, landslide prediction and prevention remain a challenge. What is a Landslide? A landslide
RAILWAYS TO CONSTRUCT CANOPY BRIDGES ACROSS TRACK IN ASSAM GIBBON HABITAT TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Jorhat district, Assam, is home to the Hoolock gibbon, India’s only ape. A railway track divides the sanctuary, disrupting the gibbons' natural movement and habitat. Canopy Bridges Purpose: Facilitate gibbons' safe movement
JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE SPOTS EARLIEST-KNOWN GALAXY: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), revealing the most distant galaxy ever observed. This ancient galaxy, named JADES-GS-z14-0, existed a mere 400 million years after the Big
GLOBAL PANDEMIC AGREEMENT The World Health Assembly (WHA), in its annual meeting, agreed on significant amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) and made commitments to finalize a global pandemic agreement by 2025. These amendments aim to enhance global preparedness, surveillance, and responses to public health emergencies, including pandemics. Key Amendments to IHR Pandemic
THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE (IBC), 2016 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, provides a comprehensive framework for resolving insolvency and bankruptcy issues for companies, individuals, and partnerships in India. Recent data from the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) highlights the progress and challenges in the implementation of the IBC, with a
PROPERTY IS REAL, AND SO SHOULD THE ‘COMPENSATION’ TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU The right to property has been a contentious and evolving issue in the constitutional history of post-colonial India. Once envisioned as a fundamental right akin to liberty, property rights have witnessed a tumultuous journey characterized by a persistent
ATAL MISSION FOR REJUVENATION AND URBAN TRANSFORMATION (AMRUT) The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched in 2015 to enhance basic infrastructure and implement urban reforms in selected cities across India, covering about 60% of the urban population. AMRUT 2.0 Scheme Overview: Launched in 2021, AMRUT 2.0 aims to extend the
PERSONALITY RIGHTS The ongoing disputes involving Hollywood actress and OpenAI, and the legal action by the New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft, underscore the significance of personality rights and the regulatory landscape for AI. Personality rights are vital for individuals, especially celebrities, to control their public persona. In India, while explicit laws on personality
THE SITE OF A MAJOR POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU The 2024 general election marks a significant turning point in Indian politics, especially within the Hindi heartland. Echoing the historical shifts of 1977 and 1989, the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has experienced a notable decline, signalling the
KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANS-FRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (KAZA-TFCA) SUMMIT The 2024 Heads of State Summit for the Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA) held in Livingstone, Zambia, saw member states reiterating their calls to withdraw from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This move came amidst challenges faced by southern African
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (WED) 2024 World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5th June to raise awareness and promote actions for environmental protection. Established by the United Nations in 1972, this day focuses on pressing environmental issues with specific themes each year. Key Facts About World Environment Day Establishment: Initiated by