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07Oct 2024

DRDO Achieves Milestone with VSHORADS Flight Tests

Why in the news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested the 4th Generation VSHORADS, enhancing India’s air defense capabilities and showcasing indigenous technological advancements against aerial threats. About Successful Flight Tests of VSHORADS: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight tests of the 4th Generation Very Short Range Air …

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07Oct 2024

A Year of War in West Asia

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the news? Anniversary of October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel – One year since the Hamas terrorist assault on Israel, marking a significant date in the ongoing West Asia conflict. Over 41,000 deaths from Israel’s …

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07Oct 2024

Revolutionizing Cancer Detection : Ultrasound-Based Diagnostics

Syllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of sectors like health. GS 3: Science and technology and its advancement Focus: Scientists are developing a novel method to detect cancer using sound waves, potentially replacing biopsies with a non-invasive, ultrasound-based technique to identify cancer biomarkers in the bloodstream. The Technology Behind Ultrasound Detection Biopsy …

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05Oct 2024

Mapping the Fruit Fly’s Brain: A Milestone in Neuroscience

Why in the news? Scientists have successfully mapped the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, a milestone that could advance understanding of brain function and mental health treatments in humans and other animals. Research Achievement: Scientists have successfully mapped the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, marking the first detailed survey of an …

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05Oct 2024

India and US Enhance Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Why in the news? India and the US signed an agreement to strengthen critical mineral supply chains amid concerns over China’s control and recent export restrictions affecting cleantech industries. Agreement Details: Context: Amid rising concerns over China’s control of critical minerals, particularly in clean tech, India and the US signed an agreement to enhance the …

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05Oct 2024

Market Decline Driven by West Asia Tensions and FPI

Why in the news? Domestic stock markets fell sharply due to concerns over foreign portfolio investor outflows and escalating conflicts in West Asia, impacting investor sentiment and sector performance. Market Decline Due to West Asia Tensions and FPI Concerns: Domestic stock markets fell on October 4, with Sensex dropping 808.65 points (0.98%) to 81,688.45 and …

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05Oct 2024

Maharashtra Announces Subsidy Scheme for Indigenous Cow Breeds

Why in the news? Maharashtra launched a subsidy program to support gaushalas caring for desi cows, aiming to preserve indigenous breeds as cow populations decline across the state. Maharashtra’s Subsidy Scheme for Indigenous Cows:  The Maharashtra government announced a subsidy of ₹50 per day per cow for gaushalas that care for desi (indigenous) breeds. This …

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05Oct 2024

U.S.Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)

Why in the news? India criticised USCIRF’s 2024 report, calling it biassed and politically motivated, following claims of worsening religious freedom conditions and violations in India throughout the year. India’s Response to USCIRF Report: The Indian government rejected the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) 2024 report, calling it “biassed” and politically motivated. …

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05Oct 2024

Delhi High Court Recognizes Semen as Property Rights

Why in the news? The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum are considered property, allowing posthumous reproduction with consent, significantly impacting reproductive rights and bioethics in India. Key Judgement: The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum samples are considered an individual’s “property” or “estate.” Justice Prathiba M Singh stated that if …

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05Oct 2024

India’s circular migration: Bridging global skill gaps

Syllabus: GS-2: Human ResourceGovernment Policies & Interventions GS- 3: Skill DevelopmentGrowth & Development Focus: India’s focus on plugging the global skill gap has gained momentum through government-to-government agreements, enabling skilled migration. With countries like Israel, Japan, and Germany facing workforce shortages due to ageing populations, India is leveraging its vast human capital to meet global …

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