CURRENT AFFAIRS

To effectively collect gender data and integrate it easily into the policy process, it is necessary to ensure that gender is included in every stage of policy-making. These integrations are important to transform understanding and inspire meaningful change towards gender equality.

The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 under the auspices of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank).

In recent years, the Central Government has also introduced some normal laws in the Parliament in the form of so-called Money Bills to get them passed. The Supreme Court has agreed to 'take a decision' regarding hearing petitions challenging the adoption of the 'Money Bill route' for normal laws as well.

A high-level committee for the Union Territory of Ladakh was constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

An expert committee of India's drug regulatory body, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has given the green signal to a drug containing 'Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients' (API) called Tirzepatide.

According to a new research study published in the journal Nature Communications, bees and other beneficial insects are harmed more by air pollution than crop-destroying pests.

Recently, five new members namely Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have joined BRICS as full time permanent members. However, Argentina has withdrawn.

Karnataka has introduced the draft Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024. It seeks to provide social security and welfare measures for platform-based gig workers in the state.

The Neighbourhood First came into being around 2008. Under its India is committed to developing friendly and mutually beneficial relations with all its neighbours.

According to the Supreme Court, the court cannot impose conditions like sharing the location of an accused on Google Maps for bail. Also, if the accused is a foreign national, the court cannot demand a 'Certificate of Assurance' from the concerned embassies or high commissions regarding the accused not leaving the country.