Current Affairs Notes

E-cigarettes are easily available online and at tobacco shops despite a ban. The health ministry is aiming for stronger execution of the Act which forbids the manufacturing, sale, and marketing of electronic cigarettes. Why are e-cigarettes or vaping considered unsafe? Read here to know more. The … [Read more...] about E-Cigarettes: Is its safety a myth?

What are rare diseases? What are the provisions for its treatment? Are there any policies in place for rare diseases? Even though there is no single widely accepted definition for rare diseases, there are indicators accepted globally. Read here to learn more about them. Recently, Delhi high court … [Read more...] about Rare Diseases: Policy and Management

Farmers in many States of rice production are switching to the direct-seeding of rice (DSR) method due to the rains being delayed and the difficulty in finding labor. The method has seen both success and failure around the country. Read here to learn more about DSR. The majority of the rice grown … [Read more...] about Direct Seeding of Rice

The toy industry in India has ended decades of import dominance by becoming a net exporter of toys during 2020-21 and 2021-22. Toys have been recognized as one of the champion sectors with significant export potential. The Indian toy industry is among the fastest-growing globally. Read here to know … [Read more...] about Toy Industry of India

Tribal health in India is still an area of concern after more than seven decades of independence. They are the most neglected population when it comes to healthcare. There have been committees set up and reports published on the matter but more attention and action are still needed. Read here to … [Read more...] about Tribal Health in India

Menstrual health and hygiene are crucial aspects of public health and despite many initiatives by governments and NGOs, prominent gaps remain unaddressed in rural as well as urban spaces. Read here to learn more about the conditions of menstrual health in India. The equality, rights, and dignity … [Read more...] about Menstrual Health and Hygiene

Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit is a scheme to connect seven religious places on the Brahmaputra. The idea is aimed at promoting riverine tourism along the river Brahmaputra. Read here to know more about the sites selected for the scheme. The central government and Assam signed a … [Read more...] about Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit

The right to statutory bail, also known as default bail, is available to accused persons in cases when the investigating agency fails to complete its investigation within the stipulated time. Recently a supreme court judgment regarding default bail has sparked debate. Read here to know the … [Read more...] about Default Bail

Cross-border insolvency or international insolvency is a circumstance when an insolvent debtor has credit and/or debtors in more than one jurisdiction i.e., in different countries. Despite global trade crossing borders, the process of insolvency has not been simplified. Read here to know … [Read more...] about Cross-Border Insolvency

Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of substances that are subject to drug prohibition laws. India has a tough time dealing with maritime illicit drug trade due to its proximity to the trade routes. Read here to learn more about … [Read more...] about Drug Trafficking