WHO Pandemic Agreement: The World Health Assembly formally adopted the WHO Pandemic Agreement, a global legal treaty to improve preparedness for future pandemics. A legally binding international treaty under Article 19 of the WHO Constitution — only the second such treaty after the 2003 Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Aim is to ensure equitable access […]
Category: Current Affairs
e-Zero FIR Initiative
e-Zero FIR Initiative: The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has launched the e-Zero FIR initiative, which automatically converts financial cybercrime complaints over ₹10 lakh into First Information Reports (FIRs). The e-Zero FIR initiative is a new mechanism where financial cybercrime complaints involving fraud above ₹10 lakh are automatically converted into FIRs if reported via the […]
DoT Launches Financial Fraud Risk Indicator to Tackle Cyber Crime
DoT Launches Financial Fraud Risk Indicator to Tackle Cyber Crime: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), a powerful analytics tool under the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP). This initiative aims to identify and block mobile numbers linked to potential financial frauds, thereby bolstering cyber safety and helping institutions such […]
India Reaffirms Global Health Commitment at 78th World Health Assembly
India Reaffirms Global Health Commitment at 78th World Health Assembly: At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, held on May 21, 2025, India strongly reaffirmed its commitment to global health equity and universal health coverage. Addressing the plenary, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted India’s flagship initiatives, including Ayushman Bharat, and underscored the […]
India’s leading green finance institution, IREDA, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving an ‘Excellent’ rating
India’s leading green finance institution, IREDA, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving an ‘Excellent’ rating: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), India’s premier green financing non-banking financial company (NBFC), has earned an ‘Excellent’ rating from the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) for the financial year 2023-24. IREDA is now ranked among the […]
Supreme Court Mandates Three Years of Legal Practice for Judicial Service Entry
Supreme Court Mandates Three Years of Legal Practice for Judicial Service Entry: The Supreme Court of India mandated a minimum of three years of legal practice as a prerequisite for applying to the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post. The ruling, led by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, aims to enhance […]
FSSAI Launches Crackdown on Illegal Fruit Ripening Practices
FSSAI Launches Crackdown on Illegal Fruit Ripening Practices: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and Union Territories to intensify monitoring and enforcement against the use of banned ripening agents like calcium carbide. This directive, aimed primarily at curbing unsafe practices in fruit markets and storage facilities, comes in […]
PBAT
PBAT: Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has introduced compostable bags made from PBAT as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic (SUP). PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) is a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer used as an eco-friendly substitute for traditional plastics. It is a copolymer of adipic acid, 1,4-butanediol, and terephthalic acid and can be processed using conventional […]
Jarosite
Jarosite: A recent study by a team of researchers from India has explored jarosite samples from Kachchh, Gujarat, a region with terrain conditions similar to Mars. Jarosite is a yellow-brown mineral composed of potassium, iron, and sulphate, commonly found in arid, saline environments. The study aimed to assess whether jarosite can act as a “natural […]
Vitamin D deficiency : silent epidemic
Vitamin D deficiency : silent epidemic India, the world’s most populous country, suffers from widespread micronutrient deficiencies, with Vitamin D deficiency emerging as a silent epidemic. Vitamin D (also referred to as calciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It […]
