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PRELIMS

INDIA’s FIRST CLINIC FOR TRANSGENDER PERSONS REOPENS IN HYDERABAD

Syllabus: GS1 – Social Issues | GS2 – Health

Why in News:

The Mitr Clinic, India’s first transgender-led health clinic, has reopened in Hyderabad with support from Tata Trusts.

Key Points :

• Name of Clinic: Mitr Clinic
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
• Launched In: 2021
• Unique Feature: Entirely staffed and managed by transgender persons.
• Support From: Tata Trusts
• Services Offered:
  • General health services
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Gender Affirmation procedures (e.g. breast augmentation)
  • Mental health counselling
  • HIV/STI treatment
  • Psychological support
• Significance: Promotes inclusive, community-driven, and dignified healthcare for the transgender population

INDIA POST NOW INDIA’s LARGEST LOGISTICS NETWORK

Syllabus: GS2 – Governance | GS3 – Economy

Why in News:

India Post appoints its first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO) amid digital reforms.

Key Facts:

• Ministry: Communications
• Total Post Offices: 1.55 lakh – World’s largest postal network

Functions:

• Mail delivery
• Small savings schemes
• Life insurance (PLI, RPLI)
• Disbursement of MGNREGS wages, old-age pensions

Administrative Setup:

• Managed by Postal Service Board
• Includes 6 Members + Additional Secretary (Finance)
• Significance: Backbone of last-mile delivery, financial inclusion, and governance outreach

ASSAM’s WOOLAH TEA SECURES 20-YEAR PATENT 

Syllabus: GS3 – Economy

Why in News:

Woolah Tea receives 20-year patent for India’s first bagless tea dip.

Key Details:

• Patent No.: 567895
• Innovation: “Compressed true whole leaf tea dip”

Technique:

• One bud, two leaves tied with a natural string
• No synthetic bag – avoids microplastic pollution
• Export Targets: US, UK, UAE, Australia, New Zealand

Significance:

• Adds value to Indian tea
• Promotes sustainability and export diversification

OPCW MEETING IN INDIA

Syllabus: GS3 – Science & Technology

Why in News:

23rd Regional Meeting of National Authorities of OPCW held in collaboration with India’s NACWC

About OPCW:

• Full Form: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
• Established: 1997 (CWC in force)
• Members: 193
• HQ: The Hague, Netherlands
• Award: 2013 Nobel Peace Prize
• India’s Role:
  • Original signatory of CWC
  • NACWC = Indian implementing body
  • NACWC mentored Kenya in 2024

Indian Chemical Council (ICC):

• India’s oldest chemical industry body
• Won 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award
• First time globally a chemical industry body got this honour