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A case study on the "Success Story of Made in India Toys" conducted by IIM Lucknow for DPIIT highlights positive trends in the Indian toy industry:
The government has implemented several interventions and initiatives, including:
To position India as a competitive alternative to major toy hubs like China and Vietnam, collaborative efforts between the government and the toy industry are crucial.Key recommendations include advancements in technology, embracing e-commerce, encouraging partnerships and exports, investing in brand-building, engaging with educators and parents, valuing cultural diversity, and collaborating with regional artisans.
Present status of recycling: At present, commercially available melt-mixing equipment are not designed for handling waste thermoplastic polymers that are often adhered by contaminants, as the barrel and screw system are not robust enough.
About the equipment:
Thermoplastic Polymers
They are types of polymers that can be melted by heating and recasted by cooling almost infinitely. Thermoplastic polymers are a type of plastic that can be repeatedly melted and reshaped without losing their original properties.
Context: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said caste-based discrimination of prisoners, segregation of manual work among them according to caste-hierarchy and treatment of inmates from the denotified tribes as “habitual offenders” within the four walls of jails across India is a “very important issue” and needs to be addressed.
The current status of Indian prisons is marked by several challenges :
Steps taken:
The Indian government has taken several steps to address the issues of Indian prisons, including overcrowding, prolonged detention of under-trial prisoners, unsatisfactory living conditions, staff shortage, and corruption. Some of these steps are:
Context: According to a report from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) around 50% of cybercrime complaints received on the national cybercrime helpline every day have their origin in China and pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar.
Cybercrime
Types of cybercrime
Steps taken by Indian government:
Context: For the seventh year in a row, Indore has been ranked as the cleanest city in India under the Central government’s annual Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023, announced on Thursday (January 11).
Background: When the Awards first began in 2016, Indore ranked at number 25.
Swachh Survekshan:
What the number 1 ranking means
Why does Indore keep ranking as the cleanest city?
The waste management sector in India has witnessed significant growth in recent years due to the government’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, resulting in a surge in demand for waste management solutions. This will help to achieve the goal of “Clean India”.
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