Context: India has granted refuge to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following her forced departure from Bangladesh, despite the absence of an official refugee policy in the country. Defining Refugees: Refugees: Individuals compelled to leave their home country and seek safety in another due to the threat of persecution, …
Read More »Stampede and Crowd Management
A stampede occurred during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district. What is a Stampede? A stampede is a “disruption of the orderly movement of crowds leading to injuries and fatalities,” often in response to a perceived danger, loss of physical space, or to attain something seen as gratifying. …
Read More »Industrial Accidents
An explosion at a chemical reactor in Dombivli, Maharashtra, caused multiple fatalities and injuries. Frequent Industrial Accidents in Maharashtra: Reports indicate that industrial accidents have been alarmingly frequent in the years 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023. Causes: Lack of Implementation of Relocation Plans: The Maharashtra government has failed to relocate …
Read More »UNHRC – Council for Preventing Human Rights Violations
Concept: The UNHRC is a subsidiary body of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide. It was established in 2006, replacing the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR), with the aim of addressing the shortcomings of its predecessor and enhancing the …
Read More »Evaluating the Efficacy and Sustainability of National AIDS Control Program (NACP): A Comprehensive Review
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Objectives Implementation Key Components Target Groups Achievements Challenges 1. Introduction NACP is a comprehensive program launched by the Government of India to combat HIV/AIDS in the country. It was initiated in 1992 and has undergone several phases of implementation to address the evolving challenges posed by …
Read More »The Women’s Reservation Bill and Problems
The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha almost three decades after it was first tabled in Parliament is a welcome move that can finally shatter a political glass ceiling. Bill The Women’s Reservation Bill (WRB) was passed by the Lok Sabha with a two-thirds majority. The …
Read More »New textile policy targets Rs. 10,000 cr. investment
The State government has brought out a new textile and garment policy 2019-24, with the aim to attract investment of Rs. 10,000 crore and generate five lakh jobs. Source : https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/new-textile-policy-targets-rs-10000-cr-investment/article29848653.ece
Read More »Second round of Smart Cities may roll out in 2020
He said the exact number of cities to be covered — whether 50 or all the remaining 35% — would have to be decided. Another option, he said, would be to include the projects under the newly formed Jal Shakti Ministry’s mandate. “In some respects we have been overtaken by …
Read More »AIUDF chief Ajmal rejects Assam two-child policy
Lok Sabha member and president of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) Badruddin Ajmal said the Assam government’s two-child policy for job eligibility will not stop Muslims from producing children. The State’s junior Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Pijush Hazarika, termed his view “provocative” and “insensitive” to the …
Read More »Air India paints ‘Ek Onkar’ symbol on Boeing 787
Air India will launch a new flight connecting Amritsar with London Stansted on the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, on October 31. The Boeing 787 aircraft, which will bring thousands of Sikhs to their most important pilgrim city, will also sport an important religious symbol ‘Ek …
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