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12Dec 2024

“World Leaders Travel via ‘Rail Force One’ to Ukraine”

Why in the news? “Rail Force One” ferries global leaders to Ukraine, symbolizing international solidarity and commitment to Ukraine amid conflict. The train ensures safety and enables strategic high-level discussions. Introduction to “Rail Force One” “Rail Force One” is a specialized, luxurious train used to ferry world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. …

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12Dec 2024

Northeast India’s GI-Tagged Products: Culinary and Medicinal Treasures

Why in the news? Northeast India’s unique agAricultural products, including aromatic ginger and Dalle Khursani chili, have earned GI tags, celebrating sustainable farming and preserving regional cultural heritage. Aromatic Ginger: A Herbal Wonder from Arunachal Pradesh Origin: Grown by the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. Properties: Known for its medicinal benefits such as aiding digestion, …

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12Dec 2024

World’s First Carbon-14 Diamond Battery Revolutionizes Energy Storage

Why in the news? Scientists have developed the first carbon-14 diamond battery, a long-lasting, safe power source with potential applications in healthcare, space exploration, and extreme environments. Introduction to Carbon-14 Diamond Battery: Developed by scientists from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), this is the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery. …

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12Dec 2024

India Skills Report 2025 Highlights Employability Growth

Why in the news? India Skills Report 2025 predicts a 7% rise in graduate employability, reaching 54.81%, with management graduates leading. The report emphasizes gender disparity and industry-aligned vocational training. Rising Employability Among Indian Graduates: Employability among Indian graduates is projected to reach 54.81% in 2025, marking a 7% increase, as per the India Skills …

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12Dec 2024

Devanur Mahadeva Honored with 2024 Vaikom Award

Why in the news? Kannada writer Devanur Mahadeva receives the Vaikom Award for his literary excellence and advocacy for Dalit rights, highlighting his contributions to social justice and equality. Recognition for Literary Excellence and Social Justice: Kannada writer Devanur Mahadeva has been conferred the 2024 Vaikom Award for his contributions to literature and advocacy for …

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12Dec 2024

Understanding Animal Infanticide: Survival Instincts and Causes

Why in the news? A tigress in West Bengal’s Siliguri Zoo accidentally killed her three newborn cubs, spotlighting the complex reasons behind animal infanticide in both the wild and captivity. About  Resource Management and Survival Strategy: Animals often reject or kill weak offspring to conserve resources for stronger cubs. Zoos have witnessed numerous such incidents: …

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12Dec 2024

Nehru’s Economic Policies And Their Long-Term Impact

Syllabus: GS-2: Post-independence Consolidation of India Focus: Arvind Panagariya’s The Nehru Development Model critiques Jawaharlal Nehru’s economic vision and its long-term impacts on India’s growth. Panagariya argues that Nehru’s policies, rooted in socialism and heavy industry, stunted the country’s economic potential. His focus on state-led development, nationalization, and central planning hindered India’s progress in crucial …

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11Dec 2024

If Trump-Led US Break the Russia-China Alliance, Who Will Fall First?

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping prioritizing bilateral relations with the US over forming a unified front against Washington. Emergence of the “alliance without limits” between Moscow and Beijing announced in February 2022. Alliance …

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11Dec 2024

Centre Urges States to Notify Snakebite Cases

Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has asked states to classify snakebites as a notifiable disease to enhance surveillance, reduce fatalities, and improve treatment through better antivenom distribution and training. Government Push to Make Snakebites Notifiable: The Union Health Ministry has urged states to classify snakebites as a notifiable disease, requiring mandatory reporting …

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11Dec 2024

Rupee Falls to Record Low, Approaches 85 Mark

Why in the news? The rupee hit an all-time low of ₹84.852 against the dollar amid expectations of rate cuts under new RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, raising concerns about further depreciation. Impact of RBI Leadership Change on Markets: The bond and forex markets reacted differently to the appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as the new RBI …

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