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Daily Current Affairs: New CIC Appointed & AI for Health
📅 Date: 14-15 December 2025 (Sunday-Monday)
Welcome to the weekend wrap-up. Today we cover a major appointment in the Indian administration, a tech-driven health initiative in Rajasthan, and a quick revision of Mission LiFE.
1. Rajasthan Deploys AI X-rays for TB Detection
The Rajasthan State Health Department is leveraging technology to fight Tuberculosis. They have launched an initiative deploying 29 advanced portable X-ray machines to strengthen diagnosis.
These machines use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to rapidly identify suspected TB cases.
- Screening: High-sensitivity digital chest X-ray + Computer-Aided Detection (CAD).
- Diagnosis: Flagged patients are linked to Xpert molecular testing for rapid confirmation.
Target Areas: The focus is on high-risk, congregate settings like brick kilns, mining areas, jails, hostels, and slums where the disease spreads faster.
2. Raj Kumar Goyal Sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner (CIC)
Raj Kumar Goyal, a former IAS officer, has been sworn in as the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu. The post had been vacant since September 2025.
Background: He retired in August 2025 as the Secretary, Department of Justice.
1. Nature: It is a Statutory Body (established under the RTI Act, 2005), NOT a Constitutional body.
2. Composition: 1 Chief Information Commissioner + Max 10 Information Commissioners.
3. Appointment Committee: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of:
- The Prime Minister (Chairperson)
- The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
- A Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the PM
- They are not eligible for reappointment.
- They must not be MPs, MLAs, or hold an office of profit.
- Their function is to ensure the effective implementation of the RTI Act.
3. Revision: What is Mission LiFE?
With environmental concerns rising, India’s global initiative Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) remains relevant. Launched in October 2022, it promotes sustainable living through mindful consumption.
The 7 Core Themes:
- 💧 Saving Water
- ⚡ Conserving Energy
- 🗑️ Reducing Waste
- 📱 Managing E-waste
- 🚫 Eliminating Single-use Plastics
- 🥗 Promoting Sustainable Food Systems
- 🏃 Adopting Healthy Lifestyles
Stay updated! The appointment of the CIC is a very high-probability question for upcoming Polity and Governance exams.