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Quad ‘s Strategic agenda for indo – pacific | Mains Prep Booster

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Strengthening the Quad’s Role: PM Narendra Modi emphasized that the Quad is here to stay, partner, and complement global efforts in the Indo-Pacific. New Initiatives: The summit announced key programs like the Quad Cancer Moonshot, energy efficiency projects, and a Semiconductor Supply Chains Contingency Network. Maritime Security Focus: The Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI)was launched to help regional partners monitor and secure their waters. Infrastructure Development: Growing Influence: Despite criticism, the Quad has gained relevance, shaping the Indo-Pacific security framework as an alternative to Chinese dominance.

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Are births, deaths being properly registered?

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WHY IN NEWS: The office of the Registrar General of India (RGI) cautioned private and government hospitals to report incidents of births and deaths Registrar General of India (RGI) Directive : Hospitals must report births and deaths within 21 days to ensure compliance with the Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969 (amended in 2023). ` Registration Deficit: About 10% of births and deaths remain unregistered despite progress towards universal registration. RBD Act 2023 Amendment: Mandatory registration of all births and deaths; failure leads to enhanced fine of up to ₹1,000(previously ₹50). Civil Registration System (CRS): Government hospitals act as registrars; private hospitals must report events. State-Level Variations: Different departments oversee registration across states—health, panchayat, economics & statistics. Centralized Digital Registration (Effective Oct 1, 2023): Digital birth certificates serve as the sole proof for admission, jobs, marriage registration, electoral rolls, property registration. Data Integration: Birth and death records to update National Population Register (NPR), ration cards, etc. Concerns by RGI: Some hospitals delay registration; registrars urged to issue birth/death certificates within seven days.

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The approach to regulating AI in India | Mains Preparation Booster

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Global AI Governance Trends India’s AI Governance Approach Concerns in AI Adoption No centralized governance framework, making AI oversight voluntary. Risks include: bias, privacy breaches, cybersecurity threats, misinformation, and exclusionary practices. Low public awareness of algorithmic use in banking, insurance, healthcare, education, and administration. Lessons from Global AI Policies Way Forward for India

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How is spaceflight safety ensured? | Prelims Digest

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WHY IN NEWS: The recent safe return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore after a nine-month stay onboard the International Space Station (ISS) underscored the importance of following safety protocols Main Phases of Space Travel Safety Measures at Takeoff Safety During Orbit – Crew vs. Service Modules: Space Station Safety (For Docking Missions) Returning to Earth Safely – Heat shield: Past Incidents – Apollo-1 disaster (1967):

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The issue with delimitation’s population-based process-Prelims Digest-12 April 2025

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Why in News: The DMK on Thursday hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s corruption remarks vis-a-vis the delimitation issue and said it is usual of the senior BJP leader to criticise the government of the day in the state 42nd Amendment: Deferred delimitation until 2026 to address regional apprehensions. Articles 82 and 170: These articles of the Indian Constitution deal with delimitation. Census and Delimitation: The Constitution mandates that after each Census, Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha seats must be readjusted based on population. Delimitation Trends -Historical Changes: Concerns and Debates Federalism and Population Potential Solutions and Discussions Local Governance Strengthening local elected bodies could enhance representation and governance. Population Adjustment Formula – Suggestion to introduce a divisor (e.g., Total Fertility Rate) to moderate population growth benefits in seat allocation.

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