World Day against Child Labour
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- June 12 is observed as ‘World Day against Child Labour’ across India and the globe.
- The theme for the World Day against Child Labour for the year 2026 is: “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults.”
- Child Helpline Number– 1098.
Current Facts
Thirukkural – 1024 chapter – The Way of Maintaining the Family
Who labours for his race with unremitting pain,
Without a thought spontaneously, his end will gain
Explanation
- Those who are prompt in their efforts (to better their family) need no deliberation, such efforts will of themselves succeed.
Project Ganga
- ‘Project Ganga’ is a digital connectivity initiative launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Its objective is to provide ‘last-mile’ broadband internet access in rural areas through a network of local digital service providers.
- It will serve as a “digital expressway” for rural Uttar Pradesh.
Nipah virus (NiV)
- The Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic pathogen, meaning it is capable of spreading from animals to humans.
- It is classified under the Paramyxoviridae family of viruses.
- People may become infected through close contact with infected animals, especially fruit bats and pigs, or by consuming food contaminated by the virus.
- In addition, the infection can be transmitted from one person to another. The disease commonly presents with symptoms such as fever and respiratory complications.
- Nipah virus has emerged as a major public health concern because of several outbreaks reported in recent years, particularly across South and Southeast Asia.
- At present, no approved vaccine is available to prevent Nipah virus infection.
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)
- The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), enacted in 1958, is a controversial legislation in India that provides extensive powers to the armed forces in regions declared as “disturbed areas.”
- Under the Act, security forces are authorized to use necessary force, including opening fire after giving due warning, arrest individuals without a warrant, and carry out searches of premises on the basis of suspicion.
- It also grants legal immunity to armed forces personnel for actions performed while carrying out duties in such regions.
- AFSPA is generally implemented in areas affected by insurgency or internal disturbances that threaten the country’s unity and sovereignty.
- The power to declare a region as a “disturbed area” lies with both the Central Government and the State Governments.
