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Context:  ∙ The Supreme Court recently quashed the result of the January 30 Chandigarh Mayor election after finding that the presiding officer had deliberately invalidated eight ballots. About ∙ The court used its power under Article 142 of the Constitution to do “complete justice” and protect the sanctity of electoral democracy.  ∙ Article 142 of […]

Context ∙ The World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH), a platform for sharing knowledge and digital products among countries. Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) ∙ The GIDH will be a WHO Managed Network (“Network of Networks”) that will promote equitable access to digital health by addressing challenges

Context ∙ The Tamil Nadu government banned the sale and production of cotton candy in the state due to the presence of Rhodamine-B in it. What is Rhodamine-B ? ∙ Rhodamine-B or RhB is a chemical commonly used for dyeing in the textile, paper, leather, and paints industry as a coloring agent that helps in

Context: ∙ Recently, the Bombay High Court termed the Section 41A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) as ‘Abuse of Power’. About the Section 41A of the CrPC, 1973: ∙ It is a significant provision that regulates the process of arrest in India. ∙ It was introduced to avoid routine arrests. ∙ It provides for

Context: ∙ Recently, a new case of bubonic plague was detected in the USA. About the Bubonic Plague: ∙ It is often referred to as the ‘Black Death’. ∙ It is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis which is usually found in small mammals and their fleas. ∙ It occurs when the

In News ∙ A study that analysed the data of nearly 24,000 pregnant women in India has found the prevalence of high-risk pregnancies to be high at 49.4%.  Key Highlights of Data ∙ Methodology : The study used the nationally representative cross-sectional household survey data of the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-2021). ∙ The researchers

Context: ∙ Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to start discussions with India to become a full member. About the IEA ∙ It is a Paris-based intergovernmental organisation of 31 nations. ∙ It was established in 1974 as a response to physical disruptions in global oil supplies and to promote energy savings and conservation.

Context: ∙ The European Commission recently informed that the Digital Services Act (DSA) has started applying to all online platforms in the European Union. About Digital Services Act ∙ It is a landmark legislation introduced by the European Union (EU) to regulate online intermediaries and platforms. ∙ It was adopted in 2022 and now applicable

Context ∙ Several states had flagged the malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls according to documents obtained through the Right to Information. Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ∙ Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is a simple electronic device used to record votes in place of ballot papers and boxes which were