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(Regional Specific Climate Pattern) Syllabus: GS 1 : Important Geophysical Phenomena Why in the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD), responsible for delivering public weather services, will mark its 150th anniversary on January 15, 2025. In celebration of this significant milestone, IMD has scheduled a nationwide celebration to take place in all sub-offices. The …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Why in News: The government is undertaking a …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Since December 2023, North India, including Bihar, UP, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi, and Punjab, has faced dense fog. On January 16, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) used maps from INSAT 3D and INSAT 3DR satellites to issue warnings. Source: Pti graphics About INSAT 3D and INSAT 3DR : INSAT-3DR stands as a …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Union government establishes a five-member committee, led by the Cabinet Secretary. The committee addresses the demand for sub-categorization of Scheduled Castes (SCs), focusing on the most backward communities. Background and Purpose: PM responds to the Madiga community’s call for SC sub-categorization, especially in Telangana. A Supreme Court Bench examines the legality …
Read MoreFocus : WHO’s Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy (2022). Goals: 90% HPV-vaccinated girls by 2030, 70% women screened (35-45 years), 90% with cervical lesions treated. Despite India’s unlikely achievement of 2030 targets, there’s a decline in incidence, possibly due to various factors. Source : Cleveland clinic About Cervical Cancer: Origin: Develops in a woman’s cervix. Global …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India imports and consumes oil from genetically modified (GM) crops. The government argues that opposition to GM technology is unfounded, hurting farmers and industry. Centre asserts that banning the commercial release of GM crops, like the Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11, would be detrimental to Indian agriculture. Source : Chanakya Mandal Importance of …
Read MoreWhy in the News? External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held talks with Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer in Kampala. Ongoing “high-level discussions” on the troop withdrawal were a key focus during the interaction. About the Meeting: The ministers met on the sidelines of a Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) ministerial meeting in Uganda. Jaishankar highlighted the frank conversation on …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Iranian missiles and drones target alleged Jaish al-Adl bases in Pakistan’s Balochistan. Pakistan strongly condemns the attack as a breach of sovereignty, recalls envoy, and initiates its own cross-border strikes into Iran. Source : The Hindu Historical Context: Pre-1979 Revolution: Both countries were U.S. allies; Iran supported Pakistan during wars with …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India to maintain focus on seeking a permanent solution for Public Stockholding (PSH) of food grains at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference. Stresses that PSH is a longstanding issue, crucial for food security, and insists on resolving it before engaging in broader agricultural discussions. About Divergence on Domestic Support: Developed and …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The New York Times (NYT) filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. OpenAI is accused of using thousands of NYT articles without permission to train ChatGPT, impacting NYT’s business. Source: Pmf Fair Use Doctrine in AI Training: Fair use, a four-factor test in U.S. law, is central to …
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