Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) Context: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is seeking public feedback on the Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing. Relevance: GS-02 (Governance) Key highlights: In 2023, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) formed a committee with stakeholders to […]
Innovation at AIIMS: The iOncology-AI Project Context: AIIMS Delhi, in collaboration with C-DAC Pune and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, introduces the iOncology-AI Project. This AI-powered model, integrated with a supercomputer, aids oncologists in cancer treatment decisions. Relevance: GS-03 (Scientific Innovations & Discoveries) […]
Cervical cancer Context: The government’s plan to encourage vaccination against cervical cancer is a positive step. Relevance: GS-02 (Health) Key Highlights Cervical cancer is closely linked to HPV infection and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in India. Screening for cervical cancer […]
Having panchayats as self-governing institutions Context: The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments Acts aimed to establish local self-government through Panchayati Raj institutions. Despite three decades since these amendments, the revenue generation capacity of Panchayats remains low. Relevance: GS-02 (Governance, Panchayats) Key Highlights Panchayats depend heavily […]