Current Affairs 4th April 2025

 

● The Supreme Court observed the extent of destruction caused in 100 acres of Kancha Gachibowli “forest” area, which shows an alarming picture while directing the Telangana Chief Secretary to explain the “compelling urgency” which drove the State government to flatten trees with heavy machinery and excavate the land in the name of “developmental activity

● Staying on the land, a Bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and A.G. Masih said the State Chief Secretary would be held responsible if any further activity, other than protecting, were undertaken. The remaining trees were undertaken Kannadippaya

● Kannadippaya, a unique tribal handicraft from Kerala, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, ensuring market protection and a global platform for this traditional product.

● Made from the soft inner layers of reed bamboo, the mat stands out for its unique properties, providing warmth during winter and a cooling effect in summer

● “Compassion characterised by awareness, empathy, and action is identified as a transformative force for PHC (primary Health care), driving quality care and health system transformation,” the report read. “Compassionate primary healthcare means being responsive, adapting to the community’s needs, and also includes a focus on quality, through training, audits, handholding, and on-the-job support,”

● Compassionate care can mean having community health workers accompanying patients to referrals; raising awareness of programmes for TB and silicosis; ensuring access to diagnostics and drugs; making home visits and negotiating with families and patients