News:
A case study on the "Success Story of Made in India Toys" conducted by IIM Lucknow for DPIIT highlights positive trends in the Indian toy industry:
The government has implemented several interventions and initiatives, including:
To position India as a competitive alternative to major toy hubs like China and Vietnam, collaborative efforts between the government and the toy industry are crucial.Key recommendations include advancements in technology, embracing e-commerce, encouraging partnerships and exports, investing in brand-building, engaging with educators and parents, valuing cultural diversity, and collaborating with regional artisans.
Present status of recycling: At present, commercially available melt-mixing equipment are not designed for handling waste thermoplastic polymers that are often adhered by contaminants, as the barrel and screw system are not robust enough.
About the equipment:
Thermoplastic Polymers
They are types of polymers that can be melted by heating and recasted by cooling almost infinitely. Thermoplastic polymers are a type of plastic that can be repeatedly melted and reshaped without losing their original properties.
Context: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said caste-based discrimination of prisoners, segregation of manual work among them according to caste-hierarchy and treatment of inmates from the denotified tribes as “habitual offenders” within the four walls of jails across India is a “very important issue” and needs to be addressed.
The current status of Indian prisons is marked by several challenges :
Steps taken:
The Indian government has taken several steps to address the issues of Indian prisons, including overcrowding, prolonged detention of under-trial prisoners, unsatisfactory living conditions, staff shortage, and corruption. Some of these steps are:
Context: According to a report from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) around 50% of cybercrime complaints received on the national cybercrime helpline every day have their origin in China and pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar.
Cybercrime
Types of cybercrime
Steps taken by Indian government:
Context: For the seventh year in a row, Indore has been ranked as the cleanest city in India under the Central government’s annual Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023, announced on Thursday (January 11).
Background: When the Awards first began in 2016, Indore ranked at number 25.
Swachh Survekshan:
What the number 1 ranking means
Why does Indore keep ranking as the cleanest city?
The waste management sector in India has witnessed significant growth in recent years due to the government’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, resulting in a surge in demand for waste management solutions. This will help to achieve the goal of “Clean India”.
The Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education recently introduced the "Guidelines for Registration and Regulation of Coaching Center 2024."
Guidelines for Registration and Regulation of Coaching Center 2024
Pro Rata?
Pro rata is a Latin term used to describe a proportionate allocation. It essentially translates to "in proportion," which means a process where whatever is being allocated will be distributed in equal portions. If something is given out to people on a pro rata basis, it means assigning an amount to one person according to their share of the whole.
It is a US-made long-range cruise missile used for deep-land attack warfare.It can be launched from a ship or submarine and deliver its warhead precisely to a target at a long range.
It flies at low altitudes to strike fixed targets, such as communication and air-defense sites, in high-risk environments where manned aircraft may be vulnerable to surface-to-air missiles.
Features:
The Ram temple in Ayodhya will be inaugurated on January 22. The complex is in the Nagara style of temple architecture, designed by 81-year-old Chandrakant Sompura and his 51-year-old son Ashish.
Nagara style
Nagara temples have a shikhara (mountain peak) over the garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum), a circumambulatory passage around it, and one or more mandapas (halls).
Shikhara?
In North Indian temple architecture, the superstructure, tower, or spire above the sanctuary and also above the pillared mandapas (porches or halls); it is the most dominant and characteristic feature of the Hindu temple in the north.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority issues notice to Amazon for sale of sweets under the misleading name of Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad.
Central Consumer Protection Authority
Consumer Protection Act 2019
The Consumer Protection Act 2019 defines a consumer under Section 2(7). It states that a consumer is somebody who purchases products or services. You are not considered a consumer if you purchase goods or services for resale or a business.
Unlike the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, this definition encompasses internet transactions. It is carried out to keep up with developing technology and expand online selling and advertising.
Consumer Protection Act 2019 – Rights of Consumer
According to the Consumer Protection Act 2019, consumers have six rights which are as follows:
Salient Features of Consumer Protection Act 2019
The new Consumer Protection Act has modified the meaning of “consumer”. According to the Act, a person who uses the services or purchases any good for personal use is referred to as a consumer. It’s important to note that a person is not regarded as a consumer if they purchase a good or use a service for resale or commercial purposes. This definition of the Consumer Protection Act 2019 includes offline and online transactions such as those made through teleshopping, direct sales, or multi-level marketing. Some salient features of the Consumer Protection Act 2019 are as follows:
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):
Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission:
Under the Consumer Protection Act 2019, CDRCs accept the following types of complaints:
Online Complain Submission:
Disciplinary Actions & Product Liability:
Penalties for False Advertising:
Provision for Alternative Dispute Resolution:
Unfair Business Practices:
The Central Consumer Protection Council:
Applicability:
Consumer Protection Act 2019 – Product Liability Causes
A new addition to the Consumer Protection Act 2019 is product liability, which reflects norms from the modern world. The new act includes a whole chapter devoted to product responsibility. Consumers are protected from defective goods under this clause.
The Annual Status of Education Report 2023 has been published recently by Pratham, a civil society organisation.
What is ASER?
What are the key highlights of the report?
Category |
Enrolment % |
Overall enrolment |
86.8% |
Not enrolled for 14 year old |
14 year old- 3.9% |
18 year old- 32.6% |
FGS practices Humanistic Buddhism, which has roots in the Linji school of Chan Buddhism.
World Association for Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has recently annpunced that it has the world’s largest number of snow leopards in captivity.
The races were quite different from Jallikattu organised in Tamil Nadu or similar competitions held in Krishna and Guntur.
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