UPSC QUIZ 27.03.2024

Explanation:

• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, replacing the outdated 1983 rules, in accordance with the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023.
• The Cinematograph (Amendment) Act of 2023 amended the Cinematograph Act of 1952, which governs the certification, exhibition, and censorship of films in India.

Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024

Aim

• The rules aim to keep pace with emerging technologies and advancements in the film sector to ensure relevance and effectiveness.

Explanation:

• World Health Organization (WHO) released a new report titled- Fair Share for Health and Care report, addressing the gender gap in global healthcare.

Key Highlights of the Report

• Women comprise 67% of the paid global health and care workforce. Additionally, they perform an estimated 76% of all unpaid care activities.
• This highlights significant gender disparities in both paid and unpaid care work.
• Women in low- or middle-income countries could be USD 9 trillion better off if their pay and access to paid work were equal to that of men.

Explanation:

• Meme coins are a unique category of cryptocurrencies that have gained significant popularity in the digital currency space.
• These coins trace their origin to the growth of meme culture on the internet and are often characterized by their lighthearted and comedic nature.
• Meme coins, also known as “memetic tokens” or “community coins,” are digital currencies created as a form of satire or humorous tribute to internet culture.
• They often feature quirky names, logos, and branding that reference popular memes, jokes, or internet phenomena.

Explanation:

• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in its recent board meeting has approved eight principle-based regulations including the much-awaited Insurance Sugam Marketplace.
• The regulatory changes cover various aspects of the insurance industry, such as rural and social sector liability, motor third-party (TP) insurance, corporate governance and operations of foreign reinsurers in India.

Insurance accessible market

• The IRDAI (Bima Sugam – Insurance Electronic Marketplace) Regulations, 2024 aim to establish a digital public infrastructure called Bima Sugam.

The primary objectives of this marketplace are

• Universalization and democratization of insurance
• Empowering and protecting the interests of policyholders
• Achieving “Insurance for All by 2047”
• Bima Sugam will serve as a one-stop solution for all insurance stakeholders including customers, insurers, intermediaries and agents.

Explanation:

• Saksham App has been launched by the Election Commission of India.
• Saksham App will facilitate easier voting for Persons with Disabilities.
• Election Commission of India has a motto of no voter is left behind.
• The voters with more than 85 years of age and Persons with Disabilities with 40% benchmark disability can vote from home.
• Wheelchairs and volunteers will be made available at every polling station.
• Transport facilities for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly will also be arranged by the Election Commission.
• The Election Commission is also working for schools to have Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF).
• AMF include Drinking Water, Toilets, Signage, a Ramp or Wheelchair, Helpdesk, Voter Facilitation Centre, Sufficient Light and Shed.
• Additionally, polling places run by individuals with disabilities will be available.
• Additionally, there will be Model Polling Stations and Polling Stations run entirely by women.