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Why in the news? A limbless amphibian known as the striped caecilian (Ichthyophis spp) has been newly discovered within the expansive confines of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, spanning 1,307.49 sq. km. About Caecilians: Caecilians, being limbless amphibians that predominantly inhabit subterranean burrows, are among the least studied amphibian species. They represent ancient lineages …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram described the crisis in Manipur as a “law and order situation,” managed by the Home Ministry. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), representing the Kuki-Zo community, termed this characterization as “misinformed” and urged Mr. Oram to understand the conflict’s details to assist tribal people effectively. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a case based on a complaint filed by the Ministry of Education regarding potential compromise of the integrity of the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET). Source: CBI Background on the Incident: Complaint: The Ministry of Education raised concerns about possible malpractice in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Appointment Announcement: Bhartruhari Mahtab, a seven-time MP from Cuttack, has been appointed as the pro tem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. Opposition’s Critique: Opposition leaders criticized the decision, arguing it broke the tradition of appointing the senior-most member, which would have been eight-term MP Kodikunnil Suresh …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health GS 3: Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? At least 38 people had died after consuming spurious liquor in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu while as many as 82 others were receiving treatment in hospitals.; About Methanol …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Economic and job opportunities in India ,Jobless growth , Entrepreneurship and solutions Focus : This article explores the paradox of India’s economic growth without a corresponding increase in employment. It delves into the underlying reasons behind this phenomenon, the impact on various sectors, and potential strategies for creating sustainable and inclusive job opportunities. …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Focus: India’s road transport sector, contributing about 12% to the nation’s CO2 emissions Source: Hindu India’s road transport sector, contributing about 12% to the nation’s CO2 emissions, has been a focal point for government efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. The …
Read MoreWhy in News ? India’s progress towards developing a gene therapy for sickle cell disease using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. It emphasizes the government’s efforts to involve grassroots healthcare workers in implementing this mission and aims to eradicate sickle cell disease by 2047, particularly among the Scheduled Tribes. Source-TH About the News Progress in Gene Therapy Development:India …
Read MoreWhy In New? The Delhi government has directed hospitals to enhance their facilities in response to a surge in heat-related deaths. Source-TH About the News Ramping Up Facilities:Hospitals have been instructed to increase the availability of beds, ensure adequate medical supplies, and be prepared for an influx of patients suffering from heat-related conditions. Heat-Related Deaths:The …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Union Cabinet approved raising the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy by 5.35% to ₹2,300 per quintal for the 2024-25 kharif marketing season. Source- IE About the News: The decision aligns with the government’s policy of setting MSPs at least 1.5 times above the cost of production. Election Context:The decision comes …
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