CURRENT AFFAIRS

At present, the number of homeless elderly people in India is at its highest level. Their condition is serious and worrying. The number of homeless elderly people in the country is increasing rapidly and their quality of life is often very poor. This is becoming a new social problem in India, hence its analysis is necessary.

During refugee crises around the world, women and girls are the most vulnerable and vulnerable. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the total number of refugees was estimated to be around 35 million in 2023, of which nearly 50% were women and girls.

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES-2022-23) data show a significant decline in poverty rates. However, it highlights the persistent vulnerability of the bottom 50 per cent of Indian households to the healthcare burden.

Generative AI is a rapidly growing field across a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, entertainment, and finance. Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and other top technology companies are currently using generative AI to accelerate AI innovation. However, its use has also raised a number of ethical concerns that must be considered.

The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway (IMT-TH), spanning about 1360 km, aims to establish a seamless road connectivity between India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand.

The Indian Himalayan Range (IHR) comprises 11 states and two union territories. These regions have experienced decadal urban growth rates of over 40% from 2011-2021. Towns have expanded in these regions and more urban settlements are developing. However, Himalayan cities require a different definition of urbanization.

According to researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, high levels of Artificial light at night (ALAN) are making it difficult for insects to eat tree leaves. This is posing a threat to urban food chains.

Directed Energy Weapons have become an important part of India's elaborate security structure. However, no official announcement has been made in this regard.

Breastfeeding is not just a natural process. It also has a profound impact on the health of women and children, social structure and gender equality. Encouraging and supporting breastfeeding not only improves the health of children, but it also promotes gender equality.

As per the recent Supreme Court decision, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi appointed by the Central Government has the power to nominate 'aldermen' to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers of the Delhi Government.