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Why in the News ? WHO and CDC report an 18% increase in measles cases and a 43% rise in deaths globally in 2022 compared to 2021. Estimated cases reach nine million, with 1,36,000 deaths, predominantly among children. Source: Otango daily News Understanding Measles Measles is a contagious airborne virus causing cough, runny nose, red …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recent research by Annika Seppilä and others analyzed monthly and daily ozone changes from 2001 to 2022. Data exclusion for 2002 and 2019 revealed a persistent ozone reduction of 26% in the core of the ozone hole since 2004. Dynamical changes in the mesosphere, the atmospheric layer above the stratosphere, are …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Delhi High Court is set to examine whether street art, specifically murals in public spaces, qualifies for copyright protection. This follows a legal dispute initiated by St+Art India Foundation and Mexican muralist Paola Delfin Gaytan, asserting their copyright over the mural titled ‘Humanity.’ Source: The Hindu Advertising Controversy In February, …
Read MoreRelevance: GS2 : India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Source: BBC Issue in focus : The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has prompted scrutiny of India’s stance, exploring its alignment …
Read MoreRelevance GS 3: Climate change and issues related to climate change, E-technology in the aid of farmers. Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country, Issues and Related Constraints. Source: Research Gate As climate change intensifies, its profound impact on agriculture becomes increasingly apparent. Escalating temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and extreme events disrupt the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Growing concerns prompt the Centre to review online gaming rules. Focus on offshore betting apps posing as games and potential money laundering. Source: Money Control Tighter Rules Initiated Inter-ministerial panel formed to address legal gaps and concerns in the current rules. Contention with Self-regulation Current rules follow a self-regulatory model. Fresh …
Read MoreWhy in the News? ISRO commemorates the 60th anniversary of the inaugural sounding rocket launch from Thumba, marking a significant milestone in India’s space exploration journey. Source: ISRO PSLV: A Reliable Workhorse The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), hailed as the “reliable workhorse,” gears up for its 60th flight. Recognized for its consistent success, the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The SEBI has put forth proposals to ease insider trading regulations, allowing company insiders with unpublished price-sensitive information to engage in securities trading. Currently, SEBI permits senior management personnel to trade under the trading plan framework introduced in 2015, but the regulator believes this approach is not widely adopted due to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? NASA’s Psyche spacecraft successfully transmitted a laser signal to Earth from over 16 million km away. Psyche is en route to study a metal-rich asteroid between Mars and Jupiter, offering insights into Earth’s iron core. Source: Indian Express Deep Space Communication Challenge Spacecraft face challenges in transmitting vast data over long …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recovery under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) drops from 43% to 32% between March 2019 and September 2023. Source: Legal India Extended Resolution Time: The average resolution time under IBC rises from 324 to 653 days, surpassing the stipulated 330 days. Limited judicial bench strength and a prolonged pre-IBC admission …
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