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Why in the news? A new strain called the Clade Ib subclade of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and is now spreading to several neighboring countries. The strain causes skin rashes across the whole body, unlike other strains where lesions and rashes are usually limited …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release 109 new climate-resilient and bio-fortified crop seed varieties developed by ICAR, aimed at improving yield and water efficiency for farmers. source-TH About the News: Prime Minister will unveil 109 varieties of 61 crops, including 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops. Field Crops: Includes cereals, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Agriculture GS 3: Issues related to subsidies Why in the News? Agri-economist Ashok Gulati warns that India might need to import 80-100 lakh tonnes of pulses by 2030 due to continued heavy subsidies on paddy under current policies. Source: Statista Introduction Agri-economist Ashok Gulati highlighted the need for incentives to grow pulses, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A US court ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by maintaining a search engine monopoly. This ruling may influence similar antitrust cases and regulations in India. source:researchgate US Antitrust Ruling Against Google The US Justice Department, along with several states, sued Google for illegally maintaining its monopoly in search services. Judge …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is set to roll out the BPaL regimen for drug-resistant tuberculosis, reducing treatment time to six months, with training for implementation starting this month. Introduction of BPaL Regimen: India is set to roll out the BPaL regimen, a new treatment for multidrug-resistant (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) The BPaL …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India aims to enhance its global trade share by focusing on R&D and intellectual property rights, targeting $1 trillion in merchandise exports by 2030 through strategic investments and innovation. source:scribd About R&D’s Role in Enhancing India’s Trade: Current Position: India ranks 17th in global exports, accounting for85% of trade as of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus becomes Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, leading a diverse Advisory Council following Sheikh Hasina’s ousting, aiming to stabilise and unify the nation. source:democracynow About Muhammad Yunus Takes Charge of Bangladesh’s Interim Government: New Role and Government Formation: Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed Chief Adviser …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is navigating its response to Bangladesh’s political turmoil, supporting interim leader Muhammad Yunus while addressing domestic critiques and regional relationship challenges. Support for Dhaka Amidst Political Turmoil: Indian Ambassador Pranay Verma’s presence at the swearing-in of Bangladesh’s interim government head, Muhammad Yunus, sends a positive signal to Bangladesh. India must …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Cabinet approved a ₹1,766-crore Clean Plant Programme to enhance horticulture quality and productivity, featuring virus-free planting materials and improved infrastructure for better crop yields. About the approval and Investment: The Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) with an outlay of ₹1,766 crore. This initiative is part of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Cabinet’s approval for 3 crore new homes under PMAY boosts rural and urban housing, advancing India’s housing goals and supporting economic development through significant financial outlay. source:pib About the Cabinet’s Decision : The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the construction of 3 crore additional houses under …
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