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IIT Council sets up panels for more autonomy

Context: The IIT Council has set up committees to look at greater autonomy for the elite institutions, in line with the National Education Policy recommendations. About: The Institute of Technology Act(IIT Act) provides for an IIT council. The Council of Indian Institutes of Technology, or IIT Council, is the governing ... .Read more

Updated on 23 February, 2021 GS2 Society

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Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI): Elderly abuse a growing concern in India

Context: According to the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), at least five per cent of India’s elderly population (aged 60 years and above) stated they experienced ill-treatment in 2020. More on the news:  Abuse of the elderly is a growing international problem with several manifestations in different countries and cultures. ... .Read more

Updated on 17 February, 2021 GS1 Society

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‘Any exploitation of Sentinel Island will wipe out tribals’

Context: Any exploitation of the North Sentinel Island of the Andamans for commercial and strategic gain would immensely harm the Sentinelese, the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) has said. This is the first detailed policy draft for the Sentinelese island, prepared at the request of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration. ... .Read more

Updated on 21 December, 2020 GS1 Society

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Who are the Tharu tribals of the UP terai whose home and land the govt wants to open to tourists? (Summary)

Context: The Uttar Pradesh government has recently embarked upon a scheme to take the unique culture of its ethnic Tharu tribe across the world. The intention is to put Tharu villages on the tourism map, and to create jobs and bring economic independence to the tribal population. What is this scheme about? The state government is working to connect ... .Read more

Updated on 8 December, 2020 GS1 Society

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Percentage of Indians living with disabilities (Summary)

Context: December 3 is celebrated every year as International Day of Persons with Disabilities  by the UN in a bid to promote a more inclusive and accessible world for the differently-abled and to raise awareness for their rights.  International Day of Persons with Disabilities (2020): Theme: Building Back Better: ... .Read more

Updated on 4 December, 2020 GS1 Society

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The last straw is being further disabled

Context: There has been much outrage expressed over the denial of a sipper and straw to Father Stan Swamy.  Background: Father Swamy, the 83-year-old activist who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his alleged involvement in the 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence. He was charged under... .Read more

Updated on 2 December, 2020 GS1 Society