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31May 2024

ALL AGES CAN UPLOAD FROG PHOTOS AND SOUNDS ON INATURALIST FOR DOCUMENTATION AND RESEARCH

Why in the news? Public participation in documenting frog species during monsoon. Organized by Kerala Forest Research Institute’s Centre for Citizen Science. source:slideshare About Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024: Organized by the Centre for Citizen Science and Biodiversity Informatics, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI). Aims :to document frog species in Kerala during the monsoon season, lasting …

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31May 2024

“INDIAN PEACEKEEPER MAJOR RADHIKA SEN WINS U.N. GENDER ADVOCACY AWARD”

Why in the news? Major Radhika Sen, an Indian peacekeeper, received the U.N. Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2023 for her work in Congo. The award was presented by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, recognizing her contributions to supporting conflict-affected communities. About United Nations Peacekeeping Forces: The United Nations Peacekeeping Forces aim to …

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31May 2024

IMD FORECASTS KERALA TO HAVE WIDESPREAD RAIN, GUSTY WINDS FOR A WEEK

Why in the news? Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala, initiating four months of rainfall. Eight injured by lightning; one critical. IMD issues a yellow alert for heavy rain. source:slideshare About Atmospheric Circulation And Weather System: Atmospheric pressure is the weight of the air column per unit area. Uneven temperature distribution causes pressure variations. Air moves …

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31May 2024

KERALA INTEGRATES AI INTO CLASS 7 SYLLABUS, TRAINS TEACHERS

Why in the news? Kerala takes a significant step towards embracing AI technology by incorporating it into the Class 7 ICT textbook. AI is included in the curriculum to familiarize students with this rapidly evolving technology. The ‘Computer Vision’ chapter will feature an activity where students develop their AI program capable of recognizing human facial …

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31May 2024

MADRAS HC: ACCEPT NON-RELATED ORGAN DONOR CONSENT WITHOUT FINANCIAL EVIDENCE

Why in the news? The Madras High Court ruled that consent from a non-related organ donor must be accepted unless there is evidence of financial transactions. The burden of proof is shifted from the donor/recipient to the authorisation committee. Donors and recipients only need to assert no commercial dealing, without having to prove the negative. …

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31May 2024

FM CREDITS IBC FOR AIDING BANKS IN NPA CRISIS RECOVERY

Why in the news? The Finance Minister cites the RBI report emphasizing IBC’s role in aiding banks to recover from the NPA crisis. IBC served as a crucial mechanism for banks to address stressed assets and facilitate recovery. source:micoope  About the NPA crisis: Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) are loans where payments haven’t been made for 90 …

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31May 2024

AGNIBAN WITH 3D-PRINTED ENGINE LAUNCHED FROM SRIHARIKOTA SUCCESSFULLY

Why in the news? Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd., a Chennai-based space start-up, launched Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD) from Sriharikota at 7.15 a.m. on 30 May. The launch featured the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed engine. This was India’s first private launch from the ‘Dhanush’ launchpad and the first semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket launch in the …

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31May 2024

TACKLING FTA ATTRACTIONS

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting, India’s interests Why in the news? India withdrew from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations in 2019. It took nearly two years for India to restart free trade negotiations with trading partners. Agreements with India and other countries The …

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31May 2024

INDIA AND THE MANAGED CARE PROMISE

Syllabus: GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States. Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Why in the News? A prominent health-care chain in South India has announced the introduction of a comprehensive health insurance model, integrating insurance and health-care services. This …

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