Context: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has acknowledged antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical global health and development threat, emphasizing the urgency of addressing antibiotic misuse. AMR and Its Impact Antimicrobials: Includes antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics used for humans, animals, and plants. Misuse, especially as growth promoters in food …

Context: The government has launched the “eShram – One Stop Solution” to integrate multiple central government schemes into one unified platform, specifically targeting unorganised workers. Key Features Seamless Access to Social Security Schemes: The portal provides unorganised workers with simplified, direct access to various social security benefits. Centralized Platform: It …

Context: India and China have recently agreed to resolve their military standoff in eastern Ladakh, focusing on restoring peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after four years of escalating tensions. Recent Developments Patrolling Agreement: Signed in October 2024, this agreement addresses patrolling protocols along the LAC in eastern …

Context: Recent Supreme Court rulings have brought attention to the high prevalence of child marriage in India, despite the enactment of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) nearly two decades ago. India remains home to one-third of the world’s child brides. Historical Background of Child Marriage Laws in India …