Current Affair Category: Social Justice

Why in News? The United States, under the Donald Trump administration, is moving to virtually disband the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary foreign aid arm of the US government. This decision will halt critical healthcare initiatives like the Breaking the Barriers (BTB) tuberculosis elimination program in India, particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, […]

Why in News? A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research (ICMR-NITVAR) and Mizoram University has shed light on the success of HIV self-testing (HIVST) in Mizoram. The initiative helped many young people get tested for the first time in the state, which has the highest […]

Guardians of ‘Green Gold’ – Konda Reddi Tribe Overview: Location: Godavari Valley, Andhra Pradesh; specifically, Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Lifestyle: Engage in agriculture, fishing, and Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) collection. Significance: Preserve and utilize Konda Veduru bamboo for food, instruments, and commercial purposes. Konda Veduru Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus): Habitat: Endemic to South Asia; dominates 53% […]

Why in News ? In Andhra Pradesh, the government declared Badampudi (Eluru district), Velpuru, Kanuru (West Godavari), and Gampalagudem (NTR district) as biosecurity zones to contain the bird flu outbreak. This includes: Restricting the movement of birds and poultry products. Conducting disinfection drives. Monitoring the situation to ensure public and animal health. What are Biosecurity […]

Why in News ? India has been ranked 96th out of 180 nations in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2024. Overview of CPI 2024: The CPI 2024 underscores the negative impact of corruption on global efforts to tackle climate change. The index evaluates the perceived level of public sector corruption across 180 […]

Why in News? On 10 February 2025, Union Minister of Minority & Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, provided updates in the Rajya Sabha regarding the Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme for the welfare of minorities. This programme, aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for the socio-economic upliftment of minorities, encompasses various schemes implemented through a saturation […]

Why in News? NITI Aayog has launched a first-of-its-kind policy report titled “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities (SPUs)”. The report focuses on strengthening SPUs, which account for 80% of India’s higher education enrolment, aligning with the goals of NEP 2020 and India’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. Key Points: 1. […]

Community Mental Health for Journalists: Impact of Stories on Communities: Journalists must consider the emotional and mental impact of their reporting on readers and the communities they write about. It’s crucial to think about the consequences of the story on the affected individuals and communities, ensuring that the narrative does not exacerbate trauma or distress. […]

Why in News? Thousands of demonstrators have recently gathered in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires and in cities across the country to protest President Javier Milei’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, during which he slammed ‘wokeism,’ feminism and other progressive ideals. Wokeism refers to a social and cultural movement that emphasizes […]

Key findings: Rise in Female-Headed Enterprises The percentage of proprietary units headed by women in unincorporated, non-agricultural enterprises increased to 26.2% in 2023-24 from 22.9% in 2022-23. Highest Female-Headed Enterprises by State: West Bengal: 36.4% Karnataka: 35.2% Telangana: 34.1% Gujarat: 32.2% Female Workers in the Sector Share of Female Workers: Women comprised 28.1% of total workers in the unincorporated […]