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Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) : Recently, governments across Asia and the Pacific pledged to achieve universal birth and death registration by 2030. This commitment was formalized at the Third Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) held in Bangkok, Thailand.
o CRVS records form the legal identity of individuals, beginning with birth registration.
o Birth registration is crucial for accessing healthcare, education, and social protection services.
o It facilitates inheritance processes, insurance claims, and demographic planning.
o Accurate birth and marriage registration helps prevent child marriage, human trafficking, and modern slavery by verifying age and identity.
o According to ESCAP's latest review: The number of unregistered children under 5 has dropped from 135 million in 2012 to 51 million in 2024—a 60% reduction.
o 29 countries have achieved over 90% birth registration rates.
o 30 countries have met the same benchmark for death registration.
o Birth registration increased from 86% to over 96% in a decade.
o Launch of a central CRVS portal and integration with DigiLocker for secure storage of digital certificates.
Science and Technology (S&T) Clusters Annual Report 2024–25 : Recently, the “Science and Technology (S&T) Clusters Annual Report 2024–2025” was officially released.
o The report highlights the achievements and progress of the S&T Clusters initiative in advancing collaborative science and technology for regional development.
o Sustainable Urban Mobility: Launch of the “One Delhi” transit app, integrated with multi-modal public transport and adopted by over 3 lakh users.
o Clean Energy: Expansion of EV charging infrastructure in Delhi/NCR, supporting India’s transition to green mobility.
o Health-Tech Innovation: Development of diabetic foot screening mats and pacemaker leads at AMTZ Vizag.
o E-waste Management & One Health Solutions: Deployment of circular economy-based waste systems and public health initiatives linking human, animal, and environmental health.
o A strategic national programme to foster regional, collaborative innovation ecosystems.
o Core Objectives: Unite academic institutions, R&D organizations, industry, startups, and local governments.
ü Promote demand-driven solutions aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat & the National STI Policy.
Green Data Centre: Recently, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and the Union Minister for Science & Technology jointly laid the foundation stone for a Green Data Centre at Central Electronics Limited (CEL), Sahibabad.
o Developed in collaboration with ESDS Software Solution Ltd., the project involves an investment of ₹1,000 crore and is designed to have a 30 MW capacity.
o It integrates cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly strategies in both construction and operations to minimize environmental impact.
o Green Certifications and Incentives: Eligible for tax breaks and monetary incentives due to eco-conscious design.
o Strategic Importance: A “milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a self-reliant global digital power”
o The facility will support startups, enterprises, and government agencies, generating skilled jobs and fostering innovation in the digital ecosystem.
Made-in-India’ Experiments: Recently, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, successfully docked with the International Space Station aboard the Axiom-4 mission. This marks a key step in India’s space journey and global collaboration.
o Captain Shukla will conduct seven indigenous experiments designed by Indian institutions, with results to be shared globally—reflecting India’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vishwabandhu Bharat.
o Sprouting Seeds in Space: Tests germination and nutrition of moong and methi sprouts, with potential for astronaut diets and medicinal insights.
o Muscle Regeneration in Microgravity: Explores muscle repair mechanisms to address astronaut muscle loss and inform treatments on Earth.
o Tardigrade Survival Study: Examines how resilient tardigrades survive and reproduce in space, offering clues for human survival in extreme conditions.
o Human-Machine Interaction in Space: Studies astronaut interaction with digital interfaces to improve spacecraft controls and user experience.
o Cyanobacteria Growth Using Urea: Investigates cyanobacteria as a nitrogen recycler and superfood for closed-loop life support systems.
o Seed Resilience Trials: Tests seed growth in microgravity to advance space farming and develop climate-resilient crops.
Increased Risk of Asthma in Female Night Shift Workers : Recently, a study published in ERJ Open Research titled “Increased Risk of Asthma in Female Night Shift Workers” has raised fresh concerns about the health risks of night shift work, especially for women.
o Using U.K. Biobank data, the study found that female night shift workers face a higher risk of moderate to severe asthma than daytime workers.
o Protective Factors: Testosterone in men may offer protection against asthma triggers.
ü In post-menopausal women, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) might reduce asthma-related immune responses.
o Night shifts lead to GERD, obesity, sleep apnea, and immune imbalance, all of which worsen asthma.
o Anecdotal evidence suggests similar patterns in India, but large-scale, randomized studies are lacking.
o It involves inflammation and narrowing of the lung airways, leading to cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
o Inhalers are the most common and effective treatment.
o Avoiding triggers, maintaining healthy body weight, and regular sleep patterns can significantly reduce the frequency of attacks.
World Bank estimates on India’s poverty: Recently, India has achieved a major economic milestone with a sharp decline in poverty rates. As per the World Bank’s Poverty and Equity Brief, cited by the Government of India, 171 million people have exited extreme poverty over the past decade.
o Following the World Bank’s revision of the global poverty line to $3 per day (PPP), it is now estimated that only 5.75% of Indians live in extreme poverty — a significant drop from 27% in 2011–12.
o Revised Historical Poverty Estimates: India's past poverty levels were lower than earlier recorded.
ü Example: Poverty in 1977–78 was previously estimated at 64%, now revised to 47%.
o Updated Global Poverty Line: The World Bank now defines extreme poverty as living on less than $3/day (PPP).
o For India, this translates to ₹62/day per person (PPP-adjusted rate: ₹20.6/USD).Under this measure: In 2011–12, 27% of Indians (~34.4 crore people) were in extreme poverty and by 2022–23, this fell to 5.75% (~7.5 crore people).
o Over time, inflation changes what is considered a sufficient income.
o Across places, the same amount of money can buy different quantities of goods, making poverty a context-specific concept.
Project Elephant : Recently, in a significant move for elephant conservation, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change convened the 21st Steering Committee meeting of Project Elephant in Dehradun.
o A key highlight was the completion of Phase-I of the synchronized elephant population estimation across the Northeastern states.
o As of June 2025, 1,911 captive elephants across 22 states have been DNA profiled.
o The initiative supports transparency in ownership, curbs illegal trade, and improves elephant healthcare.
o The government has approved the inclusion of sloth bear and gharial under the Species Recovery Programme of the Environment Ministry.
o Objectives: Support states in conserving wild elephants and ensuring their long-term survival in natural habitats.
ü Develop strategies to reduce human-elephant conflicts, especially in vulnerable regions.
ü Promote research, monitoring, and planned conservation for effective elephant management.
ü Combat poaching and illegal ivory trade; prevent unnatural deaths through strict enforcement.
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