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Syllabus: GS 2 : Issues related Women and Children Focus: Early childhood stunting not only affects a child’s height but also impacts cognitive development significantly. Despite recognition of its long-term effects, the mechanisms linking stunting to lower cognitive achievements, especially in low- and middle-income countries, are not fully understood. Insights from Recent Study: Research conducted …
Read More@newsonair – AIR PICS News Today marks the 76th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s death. The country honors him as the Father of the Nation and Martyrs’ Day is also observed on this day as this day in 1948 saw the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi; At his Samadhi Rajghat in the nation’s capital, there will be …
Read More@NEWSONAIR – AIR PICS News At the Republic Day Parade in 2024, the Ministry of Culture’s tableau won first place; In a statement, the Ministry of Culture expressed how proud it is of this accomplishment and how it demonstrates its dedication to protecting and honouring India’s rich cultural diversity. About the Tableau: The tableau, a …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Many FPOs across India utilize the government’s ONDC e-commerce platform for marketing agricultural products. Over 4,000 FPOs have joined since April last year, offering 3,100 product varieties. The government aims to onboard 6,000 FPOs by FY24 end, positioning ONDC as an alternative to global e-commerce giants. Source: ET About Open Network …
Read MoreOrigins of Acid Rain: Acid rain results from the combustion of fossil fuels containing sulphur, releasing sulphur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, particularly from vehicles and power plants. Natural sources like volcanic eruptions and lightning also contribute to SO2 and NOx emissions, but urban areas rely heavily on fossil fuels, exacerbating the issue. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recent UK research with 13,800 cancer patients showed genomic integration with clinical data can identify new cancer targets, guiding treatment strategies and highlighting inherited risks. NHS explores genomic medicine integration in cancer care, some trusts use preemptive sequencing. Source: ToI Insights from study: Whole-Genome Sequencing: Central to the transformation of cancer …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Germany has submitted an inter-governmental proposal to sell six advanced conventional submarines to India for the Navy’s P-75I procurement program. A senior German delegation visited New Delhi recently to advance discussions on the deal. Source: Forbes About Project P-75I : Under this project the Indian Navy plans to acquire six advanced …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The INSAT-3DS satellite has been moved to Sriharikota’s launch port by ISRO. The launch is scheduled for next month aboard GSLV(Geo Stationary launch Vehicle ) F14. About INSAT-3DS INSAT-3DS is a user-funded meteorological satellite developed by ISRO. It’s designed to maintain and improve upon the services provided by existing satellites. It …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Controversy erupted over UGC’s draft guidelines hinting at the possibility of opening unfilled reserved faculty positions for SC, ST, OBC candidates in rare cases. The draft, formulated by a committee led by Dr. HS Rana, included a section on de-reservation of unfilled quota posts in universities. Source: Allschoolandcolleges What are the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Sebi extends FPIs deadline by 7 months for added disclosures. About Disclosure : Aim: Prevent round-tripping by certain promoters using FPI route. Granular details of entities with any ownership, economic interest, or control over FPIs. Economic interest: Returns from FPI investments. Ownership interest: Shares or capital ownership. FPIs holding >50% AUM …
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